Rendezvous with Punjabi poet Duley

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, March 25

The Punjabi Sahit Akademi organised an interactive session with Canada-based renowned Punjabi poet Bhupinder Duley at Punjabi Bhawan here on Monday.

Presiding over the function, Punjabi Sahit Akademi president Prof Ravinder Singh Bhatthal welcomed the visiting Punjabi poet and guests. He gave a brief introduction about Bhupinder Duley and spoke about his various literary works in Punjabi.

Prof Gurbhajan Singh Gill, former head of the akademi, said Duley is one of those poets who have kept Punjabi alive living in foreign land. He shared the struggle and hard work of Duley. “Creations of Bhupinder Duley are not restricted to one region, but are the voice of Punjab. Duley got this talent from his ancestors but worked very hard to hone his skills,” said Prof. Gill.

Dr Jagwinder Yodha, general secretary of the academy, said Duley works quietly but his creations speak for him. Apart from others, Sindhi poet Naari Lachwani also took part in the function and shared his views.

The academy felicitated Bhupinder Duley for his contribution to the language. His wife Preet Balwinder Duley was also honoured.

Among others present on the occasion included Surjit Jaj, Prabhjot Sohi, Jatinder Hans, Sehajpreet Singh, Tarlochan Lochi, Pali Khadim, Janmeja Singh Johal, Satish Gulati, Dr, Darshan Bari, Sawarnjit Savi and Inderjeet Pal Kaur.