Ali Arshad Mir | |
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| علی ارشد میر | |
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| Born | 1 January 1951 |
| Died | 16 October 2008 (aged 57) |
| Resting place | Chishtian, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Other names | Homer of Punjab |
| Education | M.A. in Punjabi |
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Ali Arshad Mir (Punjabi: علی ارشد میر; 1 January 1951 – 16 October 2008) was a Pakistani epic poet and writer of the Punjabi language, often described as the "Homer of Punjab".[1] His works have been translated into languages such as Urdu and English. In the 1970s, his International Anthem brought him recognition. His lines like "Girti huyi deewaro'n ko aik dhaka aur do" (Urdu: گرتی ہوئی دیوارون کو ایک دھکا اور دو; Give the falling walls one more push) are a popular slogan in Pakistan and around the world. His work includes dozens of poems that depict the socio-economic condition of society's oppressed people.[2]
- ^ "Glowing Tributes for Arshad Mir". Archived from the original on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
- ^ Punjabi bohemian poet