Sassui Punnhun

This article is about the Sindhi and Punjabi folktale. For other uses, see Sassi Punnu (disambiguation).

Sassui Punnhun
Painting of Sassi Punnu on camel back, by Prabhu, Punjab Hills, ca.1780
Folk tale
NameSassui Punnhun
CountryPakistan • India
RegionSindh • Punjab • Balochistan
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Punjabi folklore
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Sassui Punnhun[a] or Sassi Punnu[b] is a traditional Sindhi–Balochi[1][2] tragic folktale. Set in Sindh and Makran, the tragedy follows the story of a faithful lover who endures many difficulties while seeking her beloved husband who was separated from her by rivals.[3]

It is one of the seven popular tragic romances of Sindh. The other six are Umar Marvi, Momal Rano, Sohni Mehar, Lilan Chanesar, Sorath Rai Diyach, and Noori Jam Tamachi.[4] In Punjab, it is among four of the most popular romances. The other three are Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal and Mirza Sahiban.[5][6][7][8]


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  1. ^ Shankar, Gyan. My Punjab: Legacy and Heritage. GYAN SHANKAR.
  2. ^ "Historic Sites Documentations - Ongoing". SEAS Pakistan. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  3. ^ Dr.Nabi Bux Khan Baloach (1976). Popular Folk Stories:Sassui Punhun. Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan: Sindhi Adabi Board.
  4. ^ ʻAbd al-Laṭīf (Shah) (2018). Risalo. Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0-674-97504-0.
  5. ^ Jamal Shahid (11 January 2015). "A beloved folk story comes to life". Dawn. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  6. ^ Karan Bali (13 September 2016). "Before 'Mirzya', Mirza and Sahiban have died over and over again for their love (Numerous versions of the legend exist, including productions in Punjabi on both sides of the border)". Scroll.in website. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Love Legends in History of Punjab". Punjabi World website. 20 April 2007. Archived from the original on 22 March 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  8. ^ Sahibaan remains unheard The Hindu (newspaper), Published 11 October 2016, Retrieved 8 November 2020