Shiv's contribution to 'Punjabi' language is immense, no writer has left such a profound effect on Punjabi's in general. His romantic passionate writing has changed the way, people think about punjabi language. In the literary circle the punjabi was considered more of a crude lanuage, shiv proved them wrong. The "pangs of pain" expressed in his chosen language, Punjabi is beyond any one's imagination. Other reason behind the popularity of Shiv, is his ability to embody collective psyche of Punjabi's. Shiv's writings are true to punjabi culture and it has age old charm of classical poetry and folk songs.
Shiv has been described as arrogant, drunkard by some of his critics, some even suggest that his so called "friends" had him drink so he would exhibit his outrageous self.
Shiv has been described as arrogant, drunkard by some of his critics, some even suggest that his so called "friends" had him drink so he would exhibit his outrageous self.
I think a writer of such a caliber, where his poetry was subjected to such criticism is completely unfounded. I feel his contribution to popularize "Punjabi " language bears no doubt. He achieved this feat with flying colors.
