Exploring Anarkali Bazaar: A Journey to Honor Amrita Pritam

Baalwala, a lover of poetry and literature, recently visited Anarkali Bazaar in Lahore to reminisce about the great poets, writers, and storytellers who have contributed to the rich literary tradition of Punjab. As he traveled through the bustling bazaar, he immersed himself in the vibrant culture of the city and paid tribute to one of the greatest Punjabi poets, Amrita Pritam. Walking through the same streets that inspired Pritam’s writing, Baalwala felt a deep connection to the past and was filled with a sense of reverence for the many artists who have made Lahore such a hub of creativity and expression. For him, this trip was a powerful reminder of the enduring power of literature to inspire and unite people across time and space. Amrita Pritam (1919-2005) was a prominent Punjabi writer, poet, and novelist. She was the first woman to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award for her magnum opus, Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu (Today I Invoke Waris Shah), which is a poem about the Partition of India in 1947.