Nand Lal Noorpuri

Nand Lal Noorpuri (June 1906 – 13 May 1966) was an Indian poet, writer and lyricist who wrote in Punjabi.

He wrote lyrics for many films, including the 1942 romantic drama film Mangti. He died by suicide on 13 May 1966. that made him known to everyone in Punjab. But the partition in 1947 changed everything for him. The source of income dried up. He lost his home and livelihood and came to Jalandhar. Later, he found work in radio and started participating in kavi darbars (English: poetic concerts). But this was in dribs and drabs and did not earn him enough for his family's living expenses. His songs were sung by many notable singers of Punjab including Mohammad Rafi, Surinder Kaur, Narinder Biba, Asa Singh Mastana, Parkash Kaur.

Selected popular songs Song title Lyrics by Chann Wey Ke Shaunkan Melay Di Nand Lal Noorpuri Gori Diyan Jhanjharan Bulaandian Gayyan, Gallian De Wich Dandh Paundian Gayyan Nand Lal Noorpuri Meinun Deorr De Wiah Vich Nachh Lein De Nand Lal Noorpuri Balle Ni Punjab Diye Sher Bachiey Nand Lal Noorpuri Aithon Udjaa Bhole Panchhia, Tu Apni Jaan Bacha Nand Lal Noorpuri

Death Disillusioned with his own poverty and lack of support and recognition from the government, he committed suicide on 13 May 1966, by jumping into the well near his house in Model House Block-A colony, Jalandhar, India. This well was filled up later and a sapling planted over it, as a memorial to him.

Nand Lal Noorpuri Society Some years back, some poets and journalists formed the Nand Lal Noorpuri Society with the aim of spreading the poet's work. It gives an annual award to singers and poets. Sarbjit Cheema was a recipient of the award for his song on girl foeticide.