Pilu (c. 1580–1675) was a Punjabi dramatic poet who is most well known for composing the Punjabi tragic romance of Mirza Sahiban.[1] Not much is known about identity of Pilu but according to most sources he was a resident of village Bhaun, Chakwal in modern-day Pakistan.[2] Although others identify his birthplace as Amritsar,[3] he was a contemporary of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Works
editPilu was a dramatic poet whose poetry described the political, social, and economic conditions of Punjab at the time in poetic language. The quintessential example of which is his seminal work Mirza Sahiban.[4] His poetry is in the Thalouchi dialect of Punjabi and reflects the culture of the Thal region.[5] According to Sikh sources he lived in the age of Guru Argan and met him to include his compositions in the Sikh scriptures.[6]
Location of tomb
editIn 2019 Pilu's burial place was identified and a tomb was built upon it by the efforts of local government in the village of Peelu Wains, Noorpur Thal in Pakistan.[7]
References
edit- ^ Soofi, Mushtaq (2024-07-15). "Punjab Notes: Sufi poets from the land of soldiers". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Soofi, Mushtaq (2020-09-07). "Punjab Notes: Pilu from Dhun who composed Sahiban's tale (Part I)". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Peelu – Punjabi Poetry". Folk Punjab. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Qissa Mirza Sahiban (Pilu)". WorldCat.org. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "LOVE AND MYSTICISM IN THE PUNJABI QISSAS OF THE SEVENTEENTH AND EIGHTEENTH CENTURIES" (PDF).
- ^ "PILU (16th-17th Century)". The Sikh Encyclopedia. 2000-12-19. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Arshad, Malik (2020-06-10). "Peelu: the father of Punjabi literature". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-08-27.