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.
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I agree with KB ji,
Batalvi ji is par excellence and I want to thank you for your efforts for www.batalvi.org, website too.
Punjabi(gurmukhi) is a vivid lanuguage with all the ingredients to be one of best. Batalvi has contributed a lot by depicting pain in a modern novel way. There are other great contemporary writers like
Amrita pritam, Mohan Bhandar, Paash & others but Shiv has his unique way of expressing pain.
Writer
Amriat pritam, Mohan Bhandari some of Shiv Batalvi’s closest friends believes that as a lyrical poet, Shiv Kumar Batalvi has no equal in Punjabi literature. There was something extraordinary about his diction.
Definately Batalvi has added new dimension to punjabi poety. His stong convictions had been misunderstand by some but no one can ignore his contribution.
though i am not Punjabi....(dogra) even then i like listening to his poems.
i appreciate the efforts done by KB singh to bring the work done by a poet like batalvi to world.
Excellent,
I liked the song "Ik Kuri jehda
Namm Mohabbat" in shiv's voice.
Excellent efforts by KB SINGH, sir I really want to contribute to your endeavour, atleast littlebit monetaily.
help
Dear K.B
Accept my heartiest congrats for creating such a wonderful site.
Dear K.B
Heartiest congrats for creating such a wonderful site.Listening Batalvi's song in his own sweet voice is like a sumptuous treat to the soul.I am a big fan of Shiv Batalvi.I was familiar only with the pain in his pen but after listening him,i came to know that he had a great pain in his voice too.It is rightly said that he was known as a"Birohan
Da Sultan"This site itself has become a literary piece.I would request u to add more poems/songs in Shiv's own voice[if u find them]I will appreciate if you add the titles of his work in punjabi also
This is a very good site as it shows all/ most of the songs by Batalvi!
GOOD JOB! Mr. KB Singh
Its amazing, finding shiv's own voice on the Net, This website is really a true tribute to spirit of Shiv Batalvi.
Shiv's contribution to punjabi psyche is immense and his art of glorification of pain bears no parallels.
Great contribution, love to hear shiv's voice on the Internet. Great website. I really like it. I find it little slow.
This is a nice site, the songs are very nicely recorded!
The link below is to my posting on youtube of a live TV interview with Shiv Kumar Batalvi. Hope you will enjoy.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=EgpSHpATAIM
I Do Agree with this article. I have heard the poem in his own voice and i am sure, as we all know , he made people cry. Can anyone help me with some more poems sung in his own voice. Thanks
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