Saghir Tabassum is a contemporary Punjabi poet, researcher, and academic voice from Bahawalnagar whose work has steadily risen from regional literary circles to international recognition, especially after the viral spread of his long poem Urdū Bolan Vāliye Kuṛiye in 2024–25. Known for blending folk cadence with deep cultural reflection, Tabassum writes poetry that explores the emotional, historical, and linguistic identity of Punjab, while his research highlights the literary traditions of both the Eastern and Western Punjabi regions. Over the years he has authored an impressive body of work, beginning with Qaidī Sufne (2010), followed by Jiyūndiyān̲ Mardiyān̲ Āsān̲ (2018), the major critical study Asān̲ Chup Nahin̲ Vaṭnī Dhartī Te (2021), the cross-border Punjabi collaboration Wāhagioṅ Āra-Pāra (2023), and his celebrated 2024 publications including Urdū Bolan Vāliye Kuṛiye and Ik Khayāl Samandrūn̲ Ḍonghā. His books are widely catalogued in the Library of Congress and appear in university seminars, media discussions, and scholarly reviews, with critics like Anwar Masood and Zafar Iqbal acknowledging his contribution to modern Punjabi literature. Tabassum’s popularity surged when his lyrical, music-like long poem became a social-media sensation, pulling younger audiences toward Punjabi literature, while his academic work, awards such as the Masood Khaddarposh Award, and frequent appearances on platforms like Samaa Punjabi and Suno Punjab TV cement his reputation as one of the significant Punjabi poetic voices of his generation.
"Urdu Bolan Waliye Kuriye" is a contemporary epic-style Punjabi poem, which is a single book of 136 pages that celebrates the cultural, emotional, and linguistic relationship between Punjab and the Punjabi language.
The poem has been written in a lyrical, song-like flow, the poem addresses a symbolic “Urdu-speaking girl,” inviting her into the warmth of Punjabi expression and identity. It blends folk rhythm with modern sensibilities, making it deeply relatable for today’s readers and listeners.
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| Saghir Tabassum at Pak Tea House Lahore on 6th Nov 2025 Picture by: Abdul Razzaq Qadri |
Saghir Tabassum, the poet behind this work, is a Punjabi writer, researcher, and poet known for his strong contributions to contemporary Punjabi literature. His writing is rooted in cultural history, language identity, and the literary traditions of Bahawalnagar and the broader Punjabi region.
- Punjabi Bibliography: Saghir Tabassum – FolkPunjab
- Qaidī Sufne (2010) – Punjabi poetry book by Saghir Tabassum (Library of Congress catalog)
- Qaidī Sufne – Punjabi e-Book (ApnaOrg)
- SBS Punjabi Podcast: “Sahit and Kala: ‘Qaidī Sufne’ by Sagheer Tabsum”
- Dawn – “Punjab Notes: Books of poetry: Sarwat, Afzal and Saghir” (Mushtaq Soofi, Dec 5, 2022)
- Roznama Dunya – Zafar Iqbal column (April 8, 2023)
- Islamia University Bahawalpur – Book launch of “Urdu Bolan Waliye Kuriye” (April 29, 2024)
- ਅਜਦਾ ਪੰਜਾਬ – “ਲਹਿੰਦੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਿਵ ਕੁਮਾਰ ਸਗ਼ੀਰ…” (Lehnde Punjab de śā’ir)
- Bahawalnagar Poet, Saghir Tabassum - YouTube Video – yasirg786, 4 March 2010.
- IUB Seminar: Yadgar Ghalib at Bahawalnagar Campus – Islamia University Bahawalnagar.
- Zafar Iqbal Column – Dunya News – Published 8 April 2023.
- Saghir Tabassum Poetry – Folk Punjab – Accessed 4 Nov 2025.
- Qaidi Sufne by Anwar Masood – Apnaorg – Page 11 reference.
- Urdu Bolan Waliye Kurriye – Folk Punjab – Saghir Tabassum’s famous long poem.
- Dawn News Article – Related commentary and coverage.
- Dr. Shahid M. Shahid – Hum Sub – Literary critique and interview.
- Lahiri Punjabi Poetry – Ajda Punjab – Punjabi poetry resource.
- Qaidī Sufne – Google Books – Book reference in Shahmukhi.
- Qaidī Sufne – Library of Congress – Bibliographic details.
- Saghir Tabassum – Folk Punjab Bibliography – Complete list of publications.
- Sahit and Kala: Qaidi Sufnay by Sagheer Tabassum – SBS Punjabi Podcast – Audio discussion.
- Jiyūndiyān Mardiyān Āsān̲ – Google Books – Punjabi literary work.
- Asān̲ Cup Nahin̲ Vaṭnī Dhartī Te – Google Books – Literary analysis by Saghir Tabassum.
- Wāhagiom Āra-Pāra – Google Books – Mohali-Chandigarh publication.
- Punjabi Jagran – Sahit and Sabhyachar – Literary review.
- 'Ek Shaam Saghir Tabassum Ke Naam' – The Nation – Event coverage, 28 October 2025.
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