Diljit Dosanjh, Satinder Sartaaj, and other Pollywood stars mourn the demise of the poet-writer Surjit Patar – “Punjabi literature has lost a gem” |

Esteemed Punjabi poet and writer Surjit Pataraged 79, peacefully passed away at his residence near Barewal Colony, Punjab. He slipped away in his sleep, as confirmed by family members who tried to wake him early Saturday morning but he was unresponsive. Patar leaves behind his wife and two sons, one residing in Australia, leaving behind a significant legacy in Punjabi literature.
His impact reverberated through countless lives, leaving an irreplaceable void. Today, social media platforms overflow with heartfelt messages lamenting the loss of Patar. Notable artists, including Diljit Dosanjh, Satinder SartaajRana Ranbir, and Jazzy B, join the chorus of mourning, paying tribute to Surjit Patar’s profound influence.
Satinder Sartaaj posted a picture of the late poet and wrote poetic lines in Punjabi remembering Patar.

Yuvraaj Hans wrote – “Dil Hi Udaas Ae Ji Baaki Sab Khair Hai RIP @surjit._.patar Saab🙏🏻🙏🏻”

Jazzy B shared a picture he had with late poet and wrote – “Bahut dukh bhari khabar ah we lost Punjabi legend poet 😔 Surjit Patar ji! Waheguru ji ohna apne charana ki nivas bakhshan tey family nu bhanana manan da bal bakhshan 🙏🏽”

“The world of Punjabi literature has lost a gem today. Rest in peace Surjit Patar ji 💐,” penned Harbhajan Mann recalling late Patar.

Paying tribute to Patar, Tarsem Jassar penned a few lines of his poetry that he can never forget, and in the end he wrote – “Mahraj hamesha tuhanu Charna Vich Rakhan 🙏🏼
One And Only Surjit Patar Saab 💛👏🏾”

Diljit Dosanjh also shared a picture with Surjit Patar with a folded hand emoticon.

Here are a few more posts that Punjabi artists shared as a tribute to Surjit.

Late Surjit Patar’s literary contributions, including works like ‘Hawa Vich Write Harf‘ and ‘Patjhar Di Pazeb,’ have left an indelible mark. His accolades, notably the Padma Shri in 2012, attest to his immense impact on literature and education. Hailing from Patar village in Jalandhar district, he earned his Ph.D. from Guru Nanak Dev University, focusing on the transformation of folklore in Guru Nanak Vani. Retired as a professor from Punjab Agricultural University, Patar’s influence extends beyond poetry, encompassing translations of works by esteemed international authors into Punjabi.