Renowned Punjabi poet & Padma Shri awardee Surjit Patar dies peacefully in his sleep at 79. Tributes paid across India.
The literary world of Punjab woke up to a somber dawn on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, with the news of the passing of legendary poet and writer Surjit Patar. Patar, a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2012, breathed his last at his residence in Ludhiana at the age of 79.
Family members reported that Patar passed away peacefully in his sleep. His wife, Bhupinder Kaur, attempted to wake him up in the morning but received no response. A doctor confirmed him deceased shortly thereafter.
One of Patar’s most celebrated works is the collection titled “Lafzan Di Dargah” (Court of Words).