Dhani Ram Chatrik (4 October 1876 – 18 December 1954) was an Indian poet and typographer.[1][2]
Dhani Ram Chatrik | |
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 Portrait of Dhani Ram Chatrik | |
| Born | 4 October 1876 Sheikhupura, Punjab Province, British India |
| Died | 18 December 1954 (aged 78) |
| Language | Punjabi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Lopoke, Badonialli and Islamia school, Amritsar[1] |
He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Punjabi poetry.[2] He promoted Punjabi culture, language and publications through his life. In 1926, he became the President of Punjabi Sahit Sabha, a Punjabi Literary Society.[1]
Early life
He was born in village Pasian-wala, district Sheikhupura (now in Pakistan).[3] His father Pohu Lal,[3] was an ordinary shopkeeper.[1] His father moved to village Lopoke in search for work. His father taught him Gurmukhi and Urdu scripts.[1] Dhaniram grew fond of calligraphy and went to Bombay to learn Gurmukhi typography.[1][3] Though a Hindu by birth, he became an admirer of the Sikh faith after he came in contact with the major Punjabi poet of that era Bhai Vir Singh.[1][3] After this meeting he felt inspired to write verses in the Punjabi Language.[1]
Partial bibliography
- Chatrik authored Fullan Di Tokri (1904)
- Bharthri Hari Bikramajit (1905)
- Nal Dmaayanti (1906)
- Dharmvir (1912)
- Chandanwari (1931)
- Kesar Kiari (1940)
- Nawan Jahan (1942)
- Noor Jahan Badshahbeghum (1944)
- Sufikhana (1950)