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Shiv Kumar was born on [[July 23]], [[1936]], village Bara Pind Lohtian, [[Shakargarh Tehsil]], (now in [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] province, [[Pakistan]]), to Pandit Krishan Gopal, village [[Patwari]] in the in the revenue department, and Savita Devi, a housewife. His family moved to [[Batala]] [[Gurdaspur district]] after [[partition of India]], where his father continued his work as a [[patwari]] <ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000430/spectrum/main2.htm#3 Shiv Kumar Batalvi] ''[[The Tribune]]'', [[April 30]], [[2000]].</ref>.
Shiv Kumar was born on [[July 23]], [[1936]], village Bara Pind Lohtian, [[Shakargarh Tehsil]], (now in [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] province, [[Pakistan]]), to Pandit Krishan Gopal, village [[Patwari]] in the in the revenue department, and Savita Devi, a housewife. His family moved to [[Batala]] [[Gurdaspur district]] after [[partition of India]], where his father continued his work as a [[patwari]] <ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000430/spectrum/main2.htm#3 Shiv Kumar Batalvi] ''[[The Tribune]]'', [[April 30]], [[2000]].</ref>.


He completed his matriculation in 1953, from [[Punjab University]], and enrolled in the F.Sc. program at Baring Union Christian College, [[Batala]], though before completing his degree he moved to S.N. College, Qadian and joined their Arts program more suited to his persona, though he left that too in the second year, thereafter he joined a school at [[Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh]] to do a diploma in Civil Engineering, here again he left it in the middle <ref>[http://www.sikh-heritage.co.uk/arts/shiv%20batalvi/Shiv%20batalvi.htm Shiv Kumar Batalvi] ''sikh-heritage.co.uk''.</ref>. Next he studied for sometime at Govt. Ripudaman College, [[Nabha]]. He remained unlucky in love, and bereavement for love loss reflected intensely in his poetry.
He completed his matriculation in 1953, from [[Punjab University]], and enrolled in the F.Sc. program at Baring Union Christian College, [[Batala]], though before completing his degree he moved to S.N. College, Qadian and joined their Arts program more suited to his persona, though he left that too in the second year, thereafter he joined a school at [[Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh]] to do a diploma in Civil Engineering, here again he left it in the middle <ref name=sikh>[http://www.sikh-heritage.co.uk/arts/shiv%20batalvi/Shiv%20batalvi.htm Shiv Kumar Batalvi] ''sikh-heritage.co.uk''.</ref>. Next he studied for sometime at Govt. Ripudaman College, [[Nabha]]. He remained unlucky in love, and bereavement for love loss reflected intensely in his poetry.


Later in life, his father got a job as patwari at Qadian, it was during this period, that he produced some of his best work. His first [[anthology]] of poems was published in 1960, titled ''Piran da Paraga'' (The Scarf of Sorrows), which became an instant success. In 1965, he became the youngest recipient of the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 1967, for his [[magnum opus]], a [[verse play]] ''Loona'' (1961)<ref>[http://www.sahitya-akademi.gov.in/old_version/awa10316.htm#punjabi Sahitya Akademi Award – Punjabi 1957-2007] ''[[Sahitya Akademi Award]] Official listings.''</ref>.
Later in life, his father got a job as patwari at Qadian, it was during this period, that he produced some of his best work. His first [[anthology]] of poems was published in 1960, titled ''Piran da Paraga'' (The Scarf of Sorrows), which became an instant success. In 1965, he became the youngest recipient of the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 1967, for his [[magnum opus]], a [[verse play]] ''Loona'' (1961)<ref>[http://www.sahitya-akademi.gov.in/old_version/awa10316.htm#punjabi Sahitya Akademi Award – Punjabi 1957-2007] ''[[Sahitya Akademi Award]] Official listings.''</ref>.
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* A Handful of Pains (1960)
* A Handful of Pains (1960)
* ''Loona'' (1961)
* ''Loona'' (1961)
* ''Mainu Vida Karo'' (Bid Me Farewell)
* ''Mainu Vida Karo'' (Bid Me Farewell) (1961)
* ''Gazlan Te Geet''
* ''Gazlan Te Geet''
* ''Main Te Main'' (I and Me)
* ''Main Te Main'' (I and Me)
* ''Aarti''
* ''Aarti''
* ''Lajwanti'' (1961)
* ''Lajwanti'' (Touch Me Not)(1961)
* ''Peeran Da Praga''
* ''Peeran Da Praga''
* ''Birha Tu Sultan''
* ''Birha Tu Sultan''
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<poem>
<poem>
'''Mainu Vida Karo''' (Bid Me Farewell)
''Mainu Vida Karo'' (Bid Me Farewell)


I am going to die in the season of youth,
I am going to die in the season of youth,
I am going to depart without emptying my contents,
I am going to depart without emptying my contents,
After completing a cycle of separation from you.
After completing a cycle of separation from you. <ref name=sikh/>


</poem>
</poem>

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Shiv Kumar 'Batalvi'
Occupationpoet, author, playwright
NationalityIndian
Period1960-1973
Genrepoetry, prose, play
Literary movementromanticism
Website
http://www.batalvi.org/

Shiv Kumar 'Batalvi' (1936 –1973) was a noted Punjabi language poet, who was most noted for his romantic poetry.

He became the youngest recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1967, for his epic verse play, based on the ancient legend of Puran Bhagat: Loona (1961), now considered a minor classic in Punjabi literature, which created a new genre, of modern kissa [1]. Today, his poetry stands in equal footing, amongst that by stalwarts of Punjabi poetry, like Mohan Singh and Amrita Pritam [2].

Biography

Shiv Kumar was born on July 23, 1936, village Bara Pind Lohtian, Shakargarh Tehsil, (now in Punjab province, Pakistan), to Pandit Krishan Gopal, village Patwari in the in the revenue department, and Savita Devi, a housewife. His family moved to Batala Gurdaspur district after partition of India, where his father continued his work as a patwari [3].

He completed his matriculation in 1953, from Punjab University, and enrolled in the F.Sc. program at Baring Union Christian College, Batala, though before completing his degree he moved to S.N. College, Qadian and joined their Arts program more suited to his persona, though he left that too in the second year, thereafter he joined a school at Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh to do a diploma in Civil Engineering, here again he left it in the middle [4]. Next he studied for sometime at Govt. Ripudaman College, Nabha. He remained unlucky in love, and bereavement for love loss reflected intensely in his poetry.

Later in life, his father got a job as patwari at Qadian, it was during this period, that he produced some of his best work. His first anthology of poems was published in 1960, titled Piran da Paraga (The Scarf of Sorrows), which became an instant success. In 1965, he became the youngest recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1967, for his magnum opus, a verse play Loona (1961)[5].

In early 1967, he got married, and in 1968, he shifted to Chandigarh, where he joined the State Bank of India, as a PRO. In the following years, bad health plagued him, though he continued to write prolifically. Shiv Kumar died on May 7, 1973, at his father-in-law's home, at Kir Mangyal, Pathankot, all of 36 years.

Personal life

On Feb 5, 1967 he married, Arun [6] , a Brahmin girl, from Kir Mangyal, Gurdaspur district, and later the couple had two children, Meharbaan (1968) and Puja (1969).

Works

  • Piran da Paraga (The Scarf of Sorrows) (1960)
  • A Handful of Pains (1960)
  • Loona (1961)
  • Mainu Vida Karo (Bid Me Farewell) (1961)
  • Gazlan Te Geet
  • Main Te Main (I and Me)
  • Aarti
  • Lajwanti (Touch Me Not)(1961)
  • Peeran Da Praga
  • Birha Tu Sultan
  • Atte Dian Chirian
  • Dardmandan Dian Aahin
  • Sog
  • "Shiv Kumar: Sampuran Kav Sangreh"; Lahore Book Shop, Ludhiana.
  • Birha da Sultan, (A selection from Shiv Kumar Betalvi's poems), Selected by amrita Pritam, Sahitya Akademi, 1993. ISBN 81-7201-417-1.
  • Luna (English), tr. by B.M. Bhatta, Sahitya Akademi, 2005, ISBN 81-260-1873-9.

In Media

Singer, Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh, have sung many of his poems [7], the recent album, Rabbi (2004), by Rabbi Shergill features, his poem, "Ishtihar". Punjabi folk singer, Hans Raj Hans also did a popular album, ‘Gham’, on the poetry of Shiv Kumar.

Excerpts

Mainu Vida Karo (Bid Me Farewell)

I am going to die in the season of youth,
I am going to depart without emptying my contents,
After completing a cycle of separation from you. [4]

Further reading

  • Makers of Indian Literature: Shiv Kumar Batalvi, by Sa Soze, Published by Sahitya Akademi, 2001. ISBN 8126009233.
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi : Jeevan Ate Rachna
  • Shiv Batalvi: A Solitary and Passionate singer, by Om Prakash Sharma, 1979, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi LCCN: 79-905007.
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi, Jiwan Te Rachna, by Jeet Singh Sitola. LCCN: 83-900413
  • Shiv Kumar da Kavi Jagat, by Dharam Pal Singola. LCCN: 79-900386
  • Shiv Kumar, Rachna Samsar, by Amarik Singh Punni. LCCN: 90-902390
  • Shiv Kumar, Kavi vich Birah; by Surjit Singh Kanwal. LCCN: 88-901976

References

  1. ^ Shiv Kumar The Tribune, May 4, 2003.
  2. ^ Pioneers of modern Punjabi love poetry The Tribune, January 11, 2004.
  3. ^ Shiv Kumar Batalvi The Tribune, April 30, 2000.
  4. ^ a b Shiv Kumar Batalvi sikh-heritage.co.uk.
  5. ^ Sahitya Akademi Award – Punjabi 1957-2007 Sahitya Akademi Award Official listings.
  6. ^ Batalvi’s better half comes calling The Tribune, May 8, 2003.
  7. ^ Shiv Kumar Batalvi

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