Renowned Poet Surjit Patar's last public glimpse and message during literary event; Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, May 11, 2024: The sudden demise of renowned Punjabi poet Padma Shri Surjit Patar has come as a shock to art and poetry lovers across the globe.
As per family members, Surjit Patar died in his sleep. He did not wake up on Saturday. He was 79.
Notably, Dr Patar who was also the President of Punjab Arts Council, Chandigarh attended a literary event in Barnala on May 10.
During the event, Surjit Patar also spoke to our Babushahi Correspondent and shared the importance of literature and art in today's time.
He remembered his friends and writers who are no more and he appreciated the conference organized by Punjabi Sahitya Sabha.
Along with this, he also expressed concern about Punjabi culture and language.
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