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Surjit Singh Virdi's short story "Sapp'an Wali Raat" (Night of the Serpents) leads the reader on to a precipice and then leaves them hanging - did Taari, or didn't he? What were, after all, the dimensions of the tension/s between Paal and Taari? The story is unlike any other in Punjabi Literature in terms of lyrical quality and imagery. Surjit Virdi was born in village Shankar, Nakodar in 1935, an...

'Gadariya' (1955) is a multi-themed masterpiece about the inclusive Tehzeeb of undivided Punjab, of complete devotion to curiosity, to learning and to the teacher, and the pain of Partition. Its young, and teenaged narrator brings out the innocence and simplicity of DauJi, the protagonist. DauJi is the ideal teacher who lit himself from the light of his own murshid to pass on the thirst of...

A story of faith, of supreme sacrifice, of selflessness told from a child narrator's point-of-view. "Karamaat" (The Miracle ) happens to be among Duggal’s finest works and is often counted among one of the top ten Punjabi short stories. A prolific writer, Kartar Singh Duggal wrote in almost every genre of literature including poetry, drama, short story and novel. He penned 24 collect...

What happens when a Punjabi tourist gets mugged in the dark streets of Grenada? Listen on to know ! Sukirat’s story "Uh, te Uh" (He, and He) – is a reflection on the loss of self and identity in the process of migration. Sukirat Singh Anand (better known as Sukirat) is a short story writer, journalist and translator. He was born in 1956 in an illustrious literary and political family of...

Two sisters could not be more unlike than - Haldi Bai and Sundh. They both go to their nanka-village. What happens on the way to and from the nanka-pind? Find out after listening to this Rajasthani folktale. Vijaydaan Detha (1926-2013) was a Sahitya Akademi Award winner. He was also the recipient of the Padma Shri. Known as Bijji, Detha has more than 800 short stories to his credit, which have bee...

A lower-middle class father is unable to treat his 5-year old son to a simple Kulfi - the traditional Indian ice-cream. What happens when the kid takes things in his own hand? Listen to find out. Principal Sujan Singh (b 1909, Dera Baba Nanak – d 1993, Amritsar) Short Fictioner, Teacher Sujan Singh spent his early childhood in Calcutta. He did his BA from Khalsa College in Amritsar. He did his Gia...

"Shaheed" (Martyrs) is supposed to be based on true oral history oft repeated across villages in India and the then newly made Pakistan. Religion based killings were the norm of the day, and centuries-old brotherhood was forgotten quickly. This short story revolves around the Sikh-Muslim equation in 1947. The short story is set in Hoshiarpur District of Eastern Punjab. Gulzar Singh Sandh...

"Bedian" (Shackles) is the story of a maverick thief who would steal big game just for the fun of it. He who would escape undetected with his moolah suddenly found himself bound and shackled. Who got the big catch? Listen to this short story to find out. Muhammad Afzal Ahsan Randhawa ( محمد افضل احسن رندھاوا‎, 1 September 1937 – 18 September 2017) was a Pakistani Punjabi language writer,...

"Baaghi Di Dhee" (Daughter of the Rebel), a tale of a rebel couple that was arrested during India's freedom struggle, following which their ailing daughter was left behind, is considered a classic. (The Tribune) Giani Gurmukh Singh Musafir (15 January 1899 – 18 January 1976) was an Indian politician and Punjabi language writer. He was the Chief Minister of Punjab from 1 November 1966...

‘Katal/Qatal’ is narrated by the son of an artisan who is on his death-bed. The story captures complex spousal, parental and familial connections. Jinder ends the story inconclusively leaving the narrator as well as the reader/listener guessing whether the man died of natural causes or of strangling by the wife he cheated on all his life. This short story is considered among his masterpieces. An e...

The threads of this hand-knitted "Sweater" start with love, take the narrator places, and finally culminate in a hierarchy of needs. Nostalgia woven in the strands of the sweater keeps giving warmth. This story by Zubair Ahmad remains one of the most well known, and most loved short stories from West Punjab. Zubair Ahmad (b. 1958), Short story writer, poet, critic grew up in an old neigh...

Writer Amarjit Chandan dives deep into 1947 trauma held strongly but unaddressed in the collective psyche of Punjabis on both sides of the Indo-Pak border. He exhorts leaders, politicians and well-wishers of the community to come forward and lead to the path of apologizing for the past mistakes of violence and find forgiveness as well as reconciliation. On my YouTube, you can see the featured pict...

"Manjje di Baahi" (Side of the Cot) paints the picture of a small landholding family where a woman decides to make 'arrangement' with her brother-in-law to dissuade him from getting married. What is the logic behind her decision and action? Listen to the short story to find out. Ajmer Singh Aulakh (19 August 1942 – 15 June 2017) was a renowned Punjabi playwright from Mansa district, Punjab. He was...

'Nikki' is the story of a young Punjabi woman who has recently won a beauty contest in Canada. Ajmer Rode's short story showcases the critical (and disapproving) eye with which her immigrant parents' diasporic social circle looks at the development. Ajmer Rode (b 1940 - Rode) has published books of poetry, drama, prose and translation in Punjabi and English. His works have been wid...

'Manggo,' (1957) is the story of a cow jealous of another 'new' cow in the house, and of the power dynamic between the two domestic animals. This short story is the sample of acclaimed writer Santokh Singh Dhir's mastery of his craft. This story is a part of his short story collection called "Sanjhi Kandh" (ਸਾਂਝੀ ਕੰਧ ) (1958). Santokh Singh Dhir (2 Dec 1920- 8 Feb 2010) was the first full-time wri...

This is a hilarious account of one husband's experience of fasting on Karva Chauth. Karva Chauth, on the fourth night of the waning moon, is a day of fasting for many Indian married women, primarily from North and West of the country. The narrator of this satire suffers all through the day from perceived and real hunger when he decides to observe the strenuous fast to spare his wife from having to...

The plot of 'Khoon' revolves around the quintessential rural Punjabi existence that identifies with land, revenge, and blood-ties. Gurbachan Singh Bhullar is a keen observer of human relations and equations. ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਛੇ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਦੇ ਲਿਖਾਰੀ ਗੁਰਬਚਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਭੁੱਲਰ (ਸੰਨ 1937 ਜਨਮ ਪਿੰਡ ਪਿੱਥੋ ਜ਼ਿਲਾ ਬਠਿੰਡਾ) ਪਰਮੰਨੇ ਸਹਾਫ਼ੀ ਤੇ ਉਲੱਥਾਕਾਰ ਵੀ ਨੇ। ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਸੰਨ ’67 ਤੋਂ ’90 ਤਕ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਦੇ ਰੂਸੀ ਸਫ਼ਾਰਤਖ਼ਾਨੇ ਦੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਛਪਦ...

"Shah Di Kanjjri" (The Shah’s Harlot) is an ode to womanhood in which two women come face to face with dignity. (ref Nirupama Dutt). Shahni (the rich man's wife) and Neelam (his concubine) have never met though both know of each other's existence. The Shah's son is getting married, and the courtesan is invited to sing at the wedding. What happens when the Shahni and Neelam meet? Amrita Pritam (191...

Goyee ( Porridge) written by Prem Parkash is the story of a man torn between filial love and spousal duty. Goyee is a gruelly porridge traditionally made out of wheat flour, ghee, sugar and water. What role does this dish play in the short story? Listen to discover ! About the author (updated on 30 March-2025) PREM PARKASH(Nawãn Shaher near Kharar, Dist Ambala; 1932 - Jalandhar 30 March 2025)India...

Anayat, a village girl, refuses to marry the handsome son of a Czar because he does not have any skills. What happens when he gains those skills? Listen to this Armenian Fairy tale to find out ! Enjoyed the narration? Please subscribe and share this podcast with family and friends. I would appreciate if you could submit a review and a rating here. - Manpreet Sahota #punjabi #audiobook #punjabiaudi...

'Bhabi Maina' is the story of a young Jain widow in search of human affection and ideal love. Social restrictions and familial expectations prevent her from interacting with a young teen of her street. What happens when she does manage to break those barriers - listen to this narration to discover. Gurbaksh Singh Preet Lari (1895-1977) is a unique signature of Punjabi literature. He was a novelist...

Keeda (The Worm) written more than 34 years ago is perhaps more relevant today than it was then. It is the story of a man ridden with stereotypes and false sense of nationalism. Raghubir Dhand ( 1 November 1934 - 27 December -1990) holds a unique place in Punjabi literature written by diasporic writers. He was born in Sangrur (Punjab) and lived most of his life in England. His short stories are wr...

Sucha Tilla (Pure Gold Thread) is the story of displacement during 1947, of losing home multiple times. Baba Huqma, a talented shoe-maker, tells his story of chance meeting with another man who also lost his home. Maqsood Saqib (born Sheikhupura, 1954) is a Short story writer, Editor, Translator, and Publisher. He has published two collections of stories KahaniyaaN (1986) and Sucha Tilla tay Hor K...

'Bhuaa' (Aunt) is a comical description of a guest's plight when he is over-and-force-fed by his old aunt (father's sister) who he goes to visit. The story is reflective of (especially rural) Punjabi hosts' self-expression through hospitality and food even if that means supreme discomfort for the guest. Nanak Singh was the father of Punjabi novel, but this story of his easily r...

'Main Hun Theek Thaak Haan' (I’m Now All Fine), is a part of Waryam Singh Sandhu's 2000 Sahitya Akademi award-winning short story collection - 'Chauthi Koot' (The Fourth Direction). The short story is a keen insight into the separatist movement and militancy in Punjab in the 1980s. This story is one of the two syntensised to make an award winning film called 'Chauthi Koot' by Gurvinder Singh in 20...