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That Panjabi Couple!Diwali & Karva Chauth: A Sikh Perspective | Tania & Manpreet | That Panjabi Couple!In this episode of That Punjabi Couple podcast, Tania and Manpreet dive into the popular festivals trending this time of year—from Karva Chauth to Diwali—and how they relate to Sikh culture and identity.We discuss:- Why Karva Chauth doesn't align with Sikh values (and why fasting is against Sikhi)- The real history behind Diwali vs. Bandi Chhor Divas- How social media influences festival celebrations today- Why knowing the "why" behind traditions matters- Celebrating other cultures while staying true...
2025-10-1321 minThat Panjabi Couple!What Does Success Really Mean? | Tania & Manpreet | That Punjabi Couple PodcastWelcome back to That Punjabi Couple! After a brief hiatus, we're diving into an important conversation about success in Punjabi culture and what it truly means in today's world.In this episode, Manpreet Singh and Tania Kaur discuss how the definition of success has evolved from the immigrant generation to today. We explore: The Traditional View: How money and material success dominated our parents' immigrant experience💰 Money vs. Fulfillment: Why financial freedom matters, but it's not everything⏰ Time Freedom: The often-overlooked aspect of true...
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Next Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 88 - ਘਰ ਦਾ ਪਿਆਰ - ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸੀਪਲ ਤੇਜਾ ਸਿੰਘ | Ghar da Piar - Principal Teja Singh | घर दा प्यार - प्रिंसिपल तेजा सिंह | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Ghar da Piar" ( Love of/from Home) is an essay touching on the role of home and values received from home in personality building.Principal Teja Singh was born in 1894 in Adiala, Rawalpindi (Punjab Province, British India). He wrote extensively in English as well as Punjabi. 🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our channel and share this audiobook with family and friends.If you liked it, please subscribe to our YouTube channel as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly ap...
2025-08-3013 minThat Panjabi Couple!Panjabi Movies: Then & Now | Tania & Manpreet | That Panjabi Couple!Join Tania and Manpreet on That Punjabi Couple podcast as we explore the evolution of Punjabi movies - from classic gems to modern blockbusters!Remembering to Jaswinder Bhalla - Remembering the legendary comedian who passed away at 65Key Topics:Singer-actors who changed the game (Diljit Dosanjh, Ammy Virk, Gippy Grewal)The importance of music in Punjabi cinemaGlobal reach and international shooting locationsThe need for diverse storytelling beyond just comediesBollywood Punjabis who gave back vs. those who didn'tLegendary actors like Dharmendra's contributionsFuture of Punjabi cinema and historical storytelling
2025-08-2832 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 87 - ਮੁਬੀਨਾ ਕਿ ਸਕੀਨਾ - ਗੁਰਬਖ਼ਸ਼ ਸਿੰਘ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਲੜੀ | Mubeena ke Sakeena - Gurbaksh Singh Preetlari | मुबीना कि सकीना -गुरबख्श सिंह प्रीतलड़ी | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Mubeena Ke Sakeena" (Mubeena or Sakeena) is the story of a child separated and then united with her parents through a kind woman. The two names of the child are a reflection of the lifelong bond between both women- the biological and the foster mother.Gurbaksh Singh Preet Lari (1895-1977) is a unique signature of Punjabi literature. He was a novelist, short story writer, prose writer and a dreamer. He was an engineering graduate from what is now known as IIT Roorkee, and a civil engineering graduate from Uni of Michigan, Ann Arbor. An idealist, he established...
2025-08-1622 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 86 - ਹਵਾ - ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਰੁਪਾਣਾ | Hawa- Gurdev Rupana | हवा - गुरदेव रुपाणा | Audio Books by - Manpreet SahotaHawa (Wind) is an account of the communal violence of 1947, and its impact on ordinary Punjabis Gurdev Singh Rupana (13 April 1936 – 5 December 2021) was a distinguished Punjabi author best known for his evocative short stories that capture the lives of ordinary people. A postgraduate in Punjabi literature and PhD scholar from Delhi University, Rupana began his career as a schoolteacher in Delhi, forging close literary ties with luminaries like Amrita Pritam. His acclaimed collection Aam Khaas (“Ordinary Extraordinary”)—featuring tales of Dalits, migrant laborers, and slum dwellers—earned him the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2020 and recognition as a Dhahan Prize fina...
2025-08-1613 minThat Panjabi Couple!Panjabi Music: Old School to New School | Tania & Manpreet | That Panjabi Couple!Join Manpreet Singh and Tania Kaur from "That Punjabi Couple" as they dive deep into the rich world of Punjabi music! In this episode, we explore our musical journey from childhood favorites to today's chart-toppers.What We Cover:Old School Legends: Our love for classics like Gurdas Maan, Jazzy B, Kuldeep Manak, and the unforgettable Rahat Fateh Ali KhanModern Icons: Breaking down Diljit Dosanjh's global success, his authentic representation of Sikh identity, and his journey from local hero to international superstar...
2025-08-1532 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 85 - ਅਲੇਹਾ - ਗੁਰਮੀਤ ਕੜਿਆਲਵੀ | Aleha- Gurmeet Kadyalvi | अलेहा -गुरमीत कड़िआलवी | Audio Books by - Manpreet Sahota"Aleha" ( Silverfish) is the unpacking of multiple and inter-connected social attitudes highlighted in the background of personal trauma of Mandeep.About the Author: Gurmeet Karyalvi is a multi-facted writer. He writes prose, poetry, novels and short stories that touch on socio-political issues of Punjab and beyond. Born in Karyal, Moga, Gurmeet has had a varied education ranging from a diploma in Civil Engineering to Masters in Punjabi and Political Science. He is working as an officer in the Social Justice department.His short story collections like 'Akk da Boota,' 'Ooaney,' 'Aatoo Khojji...
2025-08-0920 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 84 - ਨੂਣ- ਬਲੀਜੀਤ | Nooan - Balijit | नूण- बलीजीत | Audio Books by - Manpreet Sahota"Nooan" (Salt) is the story of leather worker Sudagar and his family. Poverty, and deprivation are his lot. He and his family raise a weakling buffalo calf and it changes the family's lot to some extent until it dies after growing old. The story is among the best works by Punjabi author Balijit. His short story collection "Uchian Awazan" was the finalist for 2023 Dhahan Award.Balijit wrote his first story while studying in college. His professor, Bhushan Dhianpuri, encouraged students to submit their stories for a writing contest. Balijit’s story won the contest, which then launched hi...
2025-08-0229 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 83 - ਪਹੁਤਾ ਪਾਂਧੀ - ਗੁਰਬਖ਼ਸ਼ ਸਿੰਘ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਲੜੀ | Pahuta Pandhi- Gurbaksh Singh Preetlari | पहुता पांधी - गुरबख्श सिंह प्रीतलड़ी | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Pahuta Pandhi" (The Transcended Traveller) is a feel-good story in which Major Sahib, an army officer heading home for a furlough spreads cheer and kindness during a short rail journey. Gurbaksh Singh Preet Lari (1895-1977) is a unique signature of Punjabi literature. He was a novelist, short story writer, prose writer and a dreamer. He was an engineering graduate from what is now known as IIT Roorkee, and a civil engineering graduate from Uni of Michigan, Ann Arbor. An idealist, he established Preet Nagar township which was equidistant from Amritsar and Lahore, and where he invited prominent...
2025-07-2606 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 82 - ਬੱਸ ਕੰਡਕਟਰ - ਦਲੀਪ ਕੌਰ ਟਿਵਾਣਾ | Bus Conductor - Dalip Kaur Tiwana | बस कंडक्टर - दलीप कौर टिवाणा | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaPali, a doctor who travels everyday by a private bus on a route she is to traverse for many months, fights embarrassment as well as an internal battle when the conductor of the bus pays her special attention. What happens when she discovers the reason he has been kind towards her?Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, thisaudiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our channel and share this audiobook with family and friends.If you liked it, please subscribe to our YouTube channel as...
2025-07-1908 minThat Panjabi Couple!Keeping the Spark Alive | Tania & Manpreet | That Panjabi Couple!After 13 years together, Tania and Manpreet Jassal share their honest insights on maintaining excitement, connection, and love in their marriage. From working together at home to raising two young kids (5 and 3 years old), they've learned what really works to keep their relationship thriving.What We Cover:Quality Time - How this podcast became our weekly date nightThe Power of Humor - Why laughing together is non-negotiablePhysical Fitness - How working out together changed our attraction Food as Love Language - The underrated intim...
2025-07-1431 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 81 - ਵਿਹਲੀਆਂ ਗੱਲਾਂ - ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸੀਪਲ ਤੇਜਾ ਸਿੰਘ | Wehlian Gallan - Principal Teja Singh | वेहलियाँ गल्लाँ - प्रिंसिपल तेजा सिंह | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaPrincipal Teja Singh, in his essay, highlights the need and art of engaging in conversations beyond the pale of necessity. 🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our channel and share this audiobook with family and friends.If you liked it, please subscribe to our YouTube channel as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this video to support our work. 🙏📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail...
2025-07-1213 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 80 - ਕੁਹਾੜੇ ਦਾ ਦਲੀਆ - ਰੂਸੀ ਲੋਕ ਕਹਾਣੀ | Kuhade Da Dalia - Russian Folk Tale | कुहाड़े दा दलीया - रुसी लोक कहानी |Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaA hungry traveler tricks a stingy woman into making porridge by claiming he can cook it using just an axe. Gradually, he convinces her to add salt, ghee, flour, and milk—until a full porridge is made. In the end, he enjoys the meal, and the woman realizes too late that she was cleverly outwitted.🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our channel and share this audiobook with family and friends.If you liked it, please subscribe to our YouTube channel as...
2025-07-0504 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 79 - ਤਿਲਚੌਲੀ - ਮੋਹਨ ਭੰਡਾਰੀ | Tilchauli - Mohan Bhandari | तिलचौली - मोहन भण्डारी | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota'Tilchauli' (Sesame and Rice Offering) by Mohan Bhandari is a short succinct recount of class struggle through a metaphor of anthill.Mohan Bhandari (1937–2015) was a respected Punjabi short story writer known for his minimalist style and grounded realism. A schoolteacher by profession, he wrote about rural life, human relationships, and social tensions without ornamentation. His notable works include Moon di Akh and Katha Kahani, and his stories are often included in Punjabi university curricula.He was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1998 for his short story collection Moon Di Akh. His work has been tr...
2025-06-2811 minThat Panjabi Couple!Breaking Down Punjabi Stereotypes | Tania & Manpreet | That Panjabi Couple!Join Manpreet and Tania Singh from "That Punjabi Couple" as they dive deep into the world of Punjabi stereotypes - both positive and negative. This honest, unfiltered conversation explores what's true, what's not, and what needs to change in our community.POSITIVE STEREOTYPES (& Are They True?):Fun-loving and jolly people ✅Hospitable and generous hosts ✅Hardworking mentality ✅Brave and fearless nature ✅Food obsession (and yes, we have the BEST food!) ✅NEGATIVE STEREOTYPES (The Hard Truths):Heavy drinking culture 🍺Punjabi ego and showoff mentality 😤Colorism within the community 💔The "joker" stereotype from Bollywood 🎭INTERNAL COMMUNITY ISSUES:Caste discr...
2025-06-2748 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 78 - ਸੋਨੇ ਦਾ ਬੂਟਾ - ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਲੋਕ ਕਹਾਣੀ | Sone da Boota - Punjabi Folk Tale | सोने दा बूटा - पंजाबी लोक कहानी | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaA poor priest receives the gift of a few coins and shells from a king. What happens to them when his wife angrily throws them in the backyard?About the Author:Dr. Sohinder Singh Wanjara Bedi (1924–2001) whose folk tale collection - Bata'n Mudh Kadeem Dian has this folk tale, was one of the most respected voices in Punjabi literature, especially known for his unmatched work in preserving and popularizing Punjabi folk tales. Born in the village Dhamial in Sialkot district (now in Pakistan), he migrated to India during Partition and dedicated his life to literature an...
2025-06-2110 minThat Panjabi Couple!Panjabi Sikh Wedding Thoughts and Stories | Tania & Manpreet | That Panjabi Couple!Join Tania and Manpreet Singh as they dive deep into the beautiful traditions and modern realities of Sikh Punjabi weddings! What We Cover:Pre-Wedding Traditions: Understanding the Roka ceremony and its significanceThe Sacred Anand Karaj: Why couples should study the Laavan before their wedding dayWedding Ceremony Etiquette: Proper conduct according to the Rehat MaryadaPersonal Wedding Stories: Our own wedding experience and lessons learnedModern Wedding Scene: Today's grand celebrations...
2025-06-2143 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 77 - ਅਵੱਲੇ ਨਸ਼ੇ - ਅੰਬਰ ਹੁਸੈਨੀ | Awalle Nashae - Amber Hosseini | अवल्ले नशे - अंबर हुसैनी | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Awalle Nashae" (Strange Addictions) by Amber Hosseini is the story of a 'well-respected' but repressed housewife who is supposed to be satisfied with her position in the household. She needs and wants more, but is it possible for Ghazala to desire more than mere day-to-day existence? Find out in this short story.About the author: Amber Hosseini is a recent but established signature in Punjabi literature being produced from Pakistan. Her story "Awalle Nashae" has recently been selected for the soon to be released anthology '2024 dian Pratinidh Kahanian'. Sukirat has curated the stories and edited the...
2025-06-1414 minThat Panjabi Couple!Sikh Culture vs Punjabi Culture | Tania & Manpreet | That Panjabi Couple!In this episode, Manpreet Singh and Tania Kaur dive deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in our community - the crucial differences between Sikh culture and Punjabi culture.Breaking Down Misconceptions - Why these two cultures are often confused but are fundamentally differentThe Non-Conformist Spirit - How Sikh culture encourages challenging the status quo vs. Punjabi culture's emphasis on community approvalGender Equality Issues- Examining male dominance in Gurdwaras and how it contradicts Sikh principlesFood & Spirituality
2025-06-1442 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#76 - ਡੱਡੂ ਜ਼ਾਰ ਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਚਤੁਰ ਸੁਜਾਨ ਵਸੀਲਿਸਾ- ਰੂਸੀ ਲੋਕ ਕਹਾਣੀ | Frog Princess Clever Vasilisa -Russian Folk Tale | चतुर सुजान वसीलिसा | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaWhen a prince happens to marry a little she-frog, she turns out to be a clever princess who was under a spell. How far will the prince go to free her from the clutches of Koshchei, listen to the journey he undertakes in this story.🌲🧙♀️🏚 About Russian Fairy Tales:Russian fairy tales (or skazki) are part of a powerful oral tradition passed down through generations — not just to entertain, but to teach, warn, and inspire. These stories often carry dark, eerie undertones alongside moments of magic and wonder. That’s because they reflect the real hardships of peasan...
2025-06-0720 min
Panjabi PodThe Power of Action & Mindset Shift | Manpreet Dhillon X Harry Deol | Pod #68 | Panjabi PodIn this episode, Harry Deol and Manpreet Dhillon unpack the real drivers of personal growth and success — and it’s not just ideas or dreams. It's action.|🔥 What You’ll Learn:Why support systems (family & friends) can fuel your growthThe harsh truth: You need to start — not just planDreaming small limits your potentialWhy urgency is key: Stop rescheduling your goalsHow clarity + consistent daily actions = resultsThe link between confidence and daily practiceWhy action always beats overthinkin...
2025-06-0646 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 75 - ਸੌ ਮੀਲ ਦੌੜ - ਬਲਵੰਤ ਗਾਰਗੀ | Sau Meel Daud – Balwant Gargi | सौ मील दौड़ - बलवन्त गारगी | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Sau Meel Daud" (100-Mile Marathon) is a chronicle of the rise and fall of the dream fed to a young man who has extra-ordinary physical endurance and can actually run a 100 mile marathon.About the author:Balwant Gargi (December 4, 1916 – April 22, 2003) was a pioneering Punjabi playwright, novelist, and theatre director who played a central role in modernizing Punjabi drama. Born in Sehna, Barnala district (Punjab), he completed his M.A. in English Literature from Forman Christian College, Lahore. He was mentored by Norah Richards and later studied theatre at Yale and Columbia. His most acclaimed plays include 'Loha Kutt' (1944), 'Kanak di...
2025-05-3122 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 74 - ਸੱਜਾ ਖੱਬਾ - ਤੌਕੀਰ ਚੁਗਤਾਈ | سجا کھبا-توقیر چغتائی | Sajja Khabba – Tauqeer Chughtai | सज्जा-खब्बा - तौक़ीर चुग़ताई |Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Sajja-Khabba" (Right or Left) This story by contemporary author Tauqeer Chughtai explores the evolution of a naturally left-handed young boy who is shamed and beaten for not being able to use his right hand all his life. The child finally decides to tread the middle path when he reaches college and is asked to choose his (left or right) political leaning.Tauqeer Chughtai's YouTube is @pakherutv 🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our channel and share this audiobook with family and friends....
2025-05-2408 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 73 - ਮਰਦਾਨਗੀ - ਅੰਬਰ ਹੁਸੈਨੀ | Mardaangi – Amber Hosseini | मर्दानगी - अंबर हुसैनी | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Mardaangi" (Masculinity) is the recollection of a rich Punjabi landlord's awakening to what real masculinity is. This coming of age story also shines a light on what goes for informal sex-education among young boys in rural Punjab.About the author:Amber Hosseini is a recent but established signature in Punjabi literature being produced from Pakistan. Her story "Awalle Nashe" has recently been selected for the soon to be released anthology '2024 dian Pratinidh Kahanian'. Sukirat has curated the stories and edited the book.🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through com...
2025-05-1711 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 72 - ਸਲਾਮੀ-ਖ਼ਾਲਿਦ ਫ਼ਰਹਾਦ ਧਾਰੀਵਾਲ | Salaami-Khalid Farhad Dhariwal | سلامی | सलामी- ख़ालिद फ़रहाद धारीवाल | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota'Salaami' (The Salute) is a reflection of human desire for recognition. Through the character of Band Master Pyare Lal, Dhariwal presents a cosmopolitan vision and a neutrality that is found utterly lacking in today's day. An informal, and simple yet well recognized tradition of honoring a citizen for their selfless public service is ultimately ended. Listen to the story to know why and how !About the author:Khalid Farhad Dhariwal was born in his maternal village, Dhaddoo Bassra, Tehsil Daska, District Sialkot to Chaudhry Umar Hayat and Maqbool Begum. His ancestral village is Taurianwala, located six miles west of...
2025-05-1025 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 71 - ਅੰਬਰ ਦੀ ਢੋਲਕੀ - ਸੁਰਜੀਤ ਕੌਰ | Amber Di Dholki - Surjit Kaur | अम्बर दी ढोलकी- सुरजीत कौर| Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Amber Di Dholki" (Amber's Drum) is a feel-good empowerment story that begins with a sisterhood of immigrant women. Amber, a teacher and herself someone who picked pieces of her life after her divorce, brings together a group of women who feel lost and hopeless in the aftermath of immigration and displacement.Surjit Kaur has made Toronto her home since 2007. She has an extensive school and college teaching experience in India, Thailand and the US. She has published four well-received poetry books, one short story collection, and a book of criticism. lives in Toronto. The English translation of her book...
2025-05-0314 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 70 - ਘਰ- ਹਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸੇਖਾ | Ghar- Harpreet Sekha | घर -हरप्रीत सेखा | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Ghar" (Home) is the story of the dilemma of a son torn between community shame and his decision of admitting his father to a much needed Care Home in Canada. About the author :Harpreet Singh Sekha migrated to Canada in 1988. He lives in Surrey, British Columbia. He has observed the life-experiences of especially South Asian Canadians. He uses his piercing eye to highlight issues like discrimination, generation-gap, hypocrisy, newcomers' struggle, illegal methods of migration etc. The short stories he weaves seem to be set in the Canadian milieu while the real conflict goes on in the characters...
2025-04-2642 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 69 - ਸ਼ੇਰ ਮੁਹੰਮਦ ਚੌਕ - ਅਲੀ ਅਕਬਰ ਨਾਤਿਕ | Sher Muhammad Chowk–Ali Akbar Natiq |شیر محمّد چوک | शेर मुहम्मद चौक – अली अकबर नातिक़ | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Sher Mohammad Chowk" is a touching story of love and responsibility towards a fellow being. Who is Sher Muhammad, and why is a chowk named after him? Listen to this short story written by Punjabi and Urdu writer-poet Ali Akbar Natiq. Ali Akbar Natiq, like Sher Muhammad, is himself an expert artisan; and is therefore a unique combination of a mistri and an author. He lives in Lahore, Pakistan. You can find his poetry on www.rekhta.org🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you lik...
2025-04-1214 minThat Panjabi Couple!Living with Panjabi In-Laws as Newlyweds: Our Story | Tania & Manpreet | That Panjabi CoupleJoin hosts Tania and Manpreet Singh as they share their candid experiences and insights about living with in-laws after getting married. In this heartfelt conversation, they discuss the challenges and rewards of joint family living from both the bride and groom's perspectives.They explore the delicate balance of adjusting to new family dynamics, communication challenges in Punjabi households, and navigating different expectations around household routines, personal space, and family traditions. From awkward movie-watching moments to kitchen dynamics and decorating dilemmas, they share how they managed these adjustments with patience and understanding.#punjabi
2025-04-1136 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 68 - ਸੇਫ਼ਟੀ ਕਿੱਟ – ਜਿੰਦਰ | Safety Kit- Jinder | सेफ़्टी किट - जिन्दर | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Safety Kit" is a mirror of male-dominated society across cultures in which a young woman decides to train and be prepared to be raped if that is the cost she has to pay to explore this world. Samantha refuses to be intimidated by this ultimate assault of patriarchy to shunt women out of public spaces. She, with her determination, inspires the Punjabi girl Jess to live her life on her own terms.About the author:Jinder (b. 1954 Ladhran, Nakodar) has published 7 short stories collections, 2 travelogues and an autobiography in two parts. He has also edited 18 collections of short stories...
2025-04-0829 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 67 - ਮੈਨੂੰ ਚੰਦ ਚਾਹੀਦੈ -ਜੇਮਜ਼ ਥਰਬਰ | Many Moons – James Thurber | मुझे चाँद चाहिए -जेम्ज़ थर्बर| Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaMany Moons - is a children's picture book written by James Thurber and illustrated by Louis Slobodkin. It was published by Harcourt, Brace & Company in 1943 and won the Caldecott Medal in 1944. Princess Lenore suffers from "a surfeit of raspberry tarts" — eating too many sweets. She insists she is gravely ill, but if her father brings her the moon she'll be well again.Her father, the king, asks the wisest men in his court how he can give his daughter the moon, and becomes outraged when they all claim that it is too large, too far away, and co...
2025-04-0511 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 66 - ਲਤੀਫ਼ੇ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਡਿੱਗਿਆ ਹੰਝੂ - ਜਸਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਰਾਣਾ | Lateefe to’n Baad Diggeya Hanjhoo -Jasvir Singh Rana | लतीफ़े तों बाद डिग्गिया हंझू - जसवीर सिंह राणा | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"The Teardrop That Fell After the Joke" explores the compulsions of livelihood that three generations of performing human statues have to endure. What started as a wager between the grandfather of the narrating statue and a rich man becomes the destiny of his son who eventually loses his life dressed as a drag queen. What does the latter's son reveal in this long story to a glamorous but insensitive reporter? Listen to this exceptionally written short story to know !Rana has unveiled the layers of personal, social and economic tragedies extending beyond the canvas of characters painted in this...
2025-03-2935 minThat Panjabi Couple!The Panjabi Dating Scene | Real talk on what is keeping many Panjabis from finding true love | Tania and Manpreet | That Panjabi Couple!Join Manpreet and Tania as they dive into the complexities of the modern Panjabi dating scene!In this candid and hilarious podcast, we break down:- The challenges of dating within Panjabi culture- Why having unrealistic expectations is killing your love life- The impact of dating apps on real-life connections- Cultural pressures around marriage and relationships- Tips for finding genuine love (hint: it's not about the perfect biodata!)Controversial takes, real experiences...
2025-03-2744 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 65 - Full Audiobook- ਖ਼ਾਨਾਬਦੋਸ਼ - ਅਜੀਤ ਕੌਰ | Khaanabadosh - Ajeet Cour | خانَہ بَدوش | ख़ानाबदोश - अजीत कौर | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota📚 Ajeet Cour’s autobiography ‘Khaanabadosh’ (The Vagabond) won Sahitya Akademi award in 1985. “Free from all reformative or revolutionary pretence, she [Ajeet Cour] set out on the humanistic odyssey of understanding the human experience without talking into the ethical fallacy of judging others.” (Attar Singh). As a memoir, ‘Khanabadosh’ is a reflection of Ajeet Cour as a mother, lover, beloved, business-woman/publisher, author and much more. Here, you can listen to the entire audiobook in one go !!📘 The Sequel to this autobiography (Kooda-Kabada) would also be posted soon.For more exclusive content, you can visit my YouTube Channel - @ Dr...
2025-03-226h 13Next Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 64 - ਫ਼ਲੈਟ ਨੰਬਰ 13 - ਸਿਮਰਨ ਧਾਲੀਵਾਲ | फ़्लैट नंबर 13 - सिमरन धालीवाल | Flat Number 13 - Simran Dhaliwal | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Flat Number 13" is the story of loneliness of a whole generation of empty-nesters who are longing for company - of their children, of their age-mates and of this world as they navigate old age. What happens when Purshottam Das meets Ajit? How is their interaction and relationship interpreted?This story has been selected as a part of the annual anthology published by Sukirat Anand in his "Representative stories of 2024."About the author:Simran Dhaliwal's stories bring to life the struggles of modern middle-class. He is the writer of a new social reality. A professor by profession, he...
2025-03-2026 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 63 - ਖੋਲ੍ਹ ਦੋ- ਸਆਦਤ ਹਸਨ ਮੰਟੋ | Khol Do-Saadat Hasan Manto | खोल दो - सआदत हसन मंटो | Audio books by Manpreet SahotaThis story commences with Sirajuddin, an elderly father, regaining his consciousness in a refugee camp in Lahore. As he comes to consciousness, he realizes that his daughter, Sakina, is not with him. He searches for her in vain after which he accepts the assistance of several young male camp volunteers who assure him that they can locate her. They do find her. Listen to the story to find out what happens next.Saadat Hasan Manto first published this story in 1948 in a collection of Urdu short stories titled 'Black Margins' (Siyah Hashiye). Following the publication of ‘Khol Do,’ and two...
2025-03-1408 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 62 - ਦੁੱਲਾ ਭੱਟੀ (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਲੋਕ-ਕਹਾਣੀ) | Dulla Bhatti (Punjabi Folk Tale) | दुल्ला भट्टी (पंजाबी लोक-कथा) Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaThe story of Dulla Bhatti , the "Robin Hood," from medieval Panjab remains etched in the minds of Panjabis across centuries. His deeds of social banditry are recorded and recounted in folklore -festivals, folktales, and folk songs - of Panjab. Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our YouTube channel as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comm...
2025-03-1113 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 61 - (part 14 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaChapter 35 - Gupteshwar is sitting with Sham Das - Station Master - narrating his novel - Chitta Lahu. This chapter finally resolves the mystery that is Gupteshwar.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here. Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwr...
2025-03-0945 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 60 - (part 13 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaChapter32, 33, 34 - Sundari goes to meet Bachan Singh in jail where he is awaiting hanging for triple murders he has not committed. What will this meeting be like? Will he live or die at the hands of law?'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here.
2025-03-0831 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 59 - (part 12 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaChapter 27, 28, 29, 30, 31- The couple are not even finished celebrating their first reformative win, when Bachan Singh is implicated in a triple murder case. What happens when no one is able to prove his innocence?'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here. Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as...
2025-03-0645 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 58 - (part 11 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaChapter 23, 24, 25, 26- Bachan Singh and Sundri are trying to persuade the rich man of the village to not splurge needlessly on his daughter's wedding. They are not only unsuccessful, but also manage to make enemies of those who are eagerly waiting for the courtesan to entertain them.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here. Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in...
2025-03-0452 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 57 - (part 10 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaChapter 22- Sundri is sent away to Lahore to attend school. She learns of Baba Rodu's death through one of the letters she and Bachan Singh exchange. We learn that she has begun to be published.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here. Nanak Sing...
2025-03-0236 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 56 - (part 9 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaChapters 20, 21- Pala Singh and his party conspire to tighten the noose around Bachan Singh while also harassing Sundri and her adoptive father. Bachan Singh is apprised of this situation. 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here. Nanak Singh (b.4 J...
2025-03-0118 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 55 - (part 8 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaChapters 17,18,19-Sundri's enlightenment begins and so does the inclination of Bachan Singh towards her. Meantime, she is caught sneaking visiting the village gurdwara.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here. Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist i...
2025-02-2857 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 54 - (part 7 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaChapters 13,14,15,16-the plot thickens as Bachan Singh is implicated by those he is trying to reform. He also meets Sundari, the foundling, who is now a young woman with a thirst for literacy. 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and noveli...
2025-02-2628 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 53 - (part 6 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaChapters 9,10,11,12 - bring in Bachan Singh - the young poet-activist who wants to bring about change in his village. We also meet the characters who need to be reformed.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVsNanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of...
2025-02-2437 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 52 - (part 5 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaChapters 5, 6, 7, 8 have a lot to reveal - right from Gurdeyi's dismal future to a new character of Baba Rodu as well as Sundari, his adopted daughter.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVsNanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independen...
2025-02-2233 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 51 - (part 4 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaIn the fourth part of this audio recording, the hypocrite pandit, his circle and his doings are introduced. Gurdeyi is dropped at his place in the chapter 4.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVsNanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh afte...
2025-02-2021 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 50 - (part 3 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaIn the third part of this audio recording, Gurdeyi is introduced. Beaten, injured and left in the cold, she is found by a kind soul. She tells her story to her saviour.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed hi...
2025-02-1820 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 49 - (part 2 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaIn the second part of this audio recording, Gupteshwar, the novelist-narrator of the novel begins to tell the story he has written. 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the Britis...
2025-02-1608 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 48 - (part 1 of 14) ਚਿੱਟਾ ਲਹੂ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Chitta Lahu–Nanak Singh | چٹا لہو - نانک سنگھ| चिट्टा लहू | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel. In this first part, we are introduced to Gupteshwar, the novelist-narrator of the novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a...
2025-02-1416 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 47 - ਸ਼ਾਨੇ-ਪੰਜਾਬ - ਰਘੁਬੀਰ ਢੰਡ | Shan-e-Punjab - Raghubir Dhand | शाने-पंजाब -रघुबीर ढंड | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota📖 "Shan-e-Punjab" (The Glory of Punjab) - is Jaswant, a revolutionary forced to clip his wings. The story uncovers the hypocrisy of Non-Resident Indians via the character of his cousin who stays at his humble place for a night. Understanding how hard it must be for Jaswant and his wife Seema to make ends meet, the NRI offers help. Listen to the story 🎙️ to know what happens when he does.About the author:Raghubir Dhand ( 1 November 1934 - 27 December -1990) holds a unique place in Punjabi literature written by diasporic writers. He was born in Sangrur (Punjab) and lived most of his life...
2025-02-0936 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 46 - ਹਾਊਸ-ਵਾਈਫ਼-ਹਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸੇਖਾ | Housewife-Harpreet Singh Sekha | हाऊस-वाइफ़ - हरप्रीत सेखा Manpreet Sahota"Housewife," a short story set in Canada is a reflection of the changing gender-roles between couples. Meet, the husband, is struggling to come to terms with the shifting realities which Sekha has packed very efficiently in a setting of two days or so.
About the author :
Harpreet Singh Sekha migrated to Canada in 1998. He lives in Surrey, British Columbia. He has observed the life-experiences of especially South Asian Canadians. He uses his piercing eye to highlight issues like discrimination, generation-gap, hypocrisy, newcomers' struggle, illegal
methods of migration etc. The short stories he weaves seem to be set in the...
2025-02-0722 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 45 - ਮੈਲਾਨਿਨ - ਜਸਵਿੰਦਰ ਧਰਮਕੋਟ | Melanin - Jaswinder Dharamkot | मेलानिन - जसविंदर धर्मकोट | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaThe short story ‘Melanin’ explores the nuances of fair
complexion preference in the Indian society. The evil especially targets young women and this short story uncovers the complexes and thoughts that flow
in the mind of a young women who is a brilliant artist but seems to have been caught in the vortex of being dark-skinned. The story is a tale of her victory over all odds.
This short story, ‘Melanin’, published in 2023, was named
‘Best Story’ by the Urmila Anand Simriti Book Award.
Jaswinder Dharmkot is a teacher by profession and a fiction
writer by passion. H...
2024-12-0123 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 44 - ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ-ਏ-ਵਫ਼ਾ - ਅੱਲ੍ਹਾ ਯਾਰ ਖ਼ਾਂ ਜੋਗੀ | Shaheedan-e-Wafa - Allah Yaar Khan Jogi | شہیداں ء وفا - جوگی یار اللہ خان | शहीदां-ऐ-वफ़ा - अल्लाह यार खां जोगी | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaShaheedan-e-Wafa is a great poetic work on the martyrdom of young sahibzadey of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It was written by Hakeem Allah Yaar Khan Jogi, a Muslim sufi poet around the starting of 20th century.
He was known to be impressed with Sikhi, especially the martyrdom of Sahibzadeys. He wrote this work with great passion and respect and earned blessings of the Guru.
He himself used to sing Shaheedan-e-Wafa on different occasions
at Chamkaur Sahib, Nankana Sahib, Sirhind etc during Jor-Melas. He moved the crowds with his oratorical skills.
Hakim Allah Yaar Khan Jogi...
2023-12-281h 31Next Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 43 - ਗੰਜ-ਏ-ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ - ਹਕੀਮ ਅੱਲ੍ਹਾ ਯਾਰ ਖਾਂ ਜੋਗੀ | Ganj-E-Shaheedan - Hakeem Allah Yaar Khan Jogi | گنج ء شہیداں | गंज-ए-शहीदां - हक़ीम अल्लाह यार खां जोगी | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaSahibzada Ajit Singh (17) and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh (14) attained martyrdom on 8 Poh, 1704 in the battle of Chamkaur. Hakeem Allah Yaar Khan Jogi penned the elegy named “Ganj-e- Shaheedan” to describe the departure, brave fighting, and deaths of the two Sahibzadas.
8 ਪੋਹ , 1704 ਨੂੰ ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ ਅਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ (17) ਅਤੇ ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ ਜੁਝਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ (14)
ਚਮਕੌਰ ਦੀ ਲੜਾਈ ਵਿਚ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਹੋਏ। ਅਜ਼ੀਮ ਕਵੀ ਹਕੀਮ ਅੱਲ੍ਹਾ ਯਾਰ ਖਾਨ ਜੋਗੀ ਨੇ
“ਗੰਜ-ਏ-ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ” ਨਾਮਕ ਮਰਸੀਏ ਵਿਚ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਕੂਚ, ਜੰਗ ਲੜਨ ਅਤੇ ਸ਼ਹਾਦਤ ਦੀ ਤਸਵੀਰ ਕਮਾਲ ਦੇ ਅਲੰਕਾਰਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸਿਰਜੀ ਹੈ।
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2023-12-261h 38Next Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 42 - ਜਿਉਣਾ ਮੌੜ (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਲੋਕ-ਕਹਾਣੀ) | Jeona Maurh (Panjabi Folk-Tale) | जीऊणा मौड़ (पंजाबी लोक-कहानी) | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaThe story of Jeona Maurh (Jeona Morh | ਜਿਉਣਾ ਮੌੜ) remains etched in the minds of Panjabis across borders. He started off as a simple and religious young man whose deeds of crime and social banditry are recorded and recounted in folklore -festivals, folk tales, and folk songs - of Panjab. The name of Jeona Maurh remains synonymous with revenge and honour. The ballads of his exploits and his final undoing when he goes to pay obeisance to Mata Naina Devi have been sung by many eminent Punjabi singers. Enjoyed the narration?Please subscribe and share this podcast with family and...
2023-12-2518 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#41- ਜੁੱਤੀ -ਅਹਿਮਦ ਨਦੀਮ ਕਾਸਮੀ | Jutti - Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi | احمد ندیم قاسمی -- جتی जुत्ती - अहमद नदीम क़ासमी | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota Jutti (The Slap) is a timeless story by Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi. This classic is a reflection of class-clash between a Mirasi and a Chaudhary of a village.
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2023-12-2416 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 40- ਬੇਕਾਰ -ਇਸਮਤ ਚੁਗ਼ਤਾਈ | Bekaar – Ismat Chughtai | बेकार -इस्मत चुग़ताई | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaThe struggles of a middle-class family accentuated by the existing patriarchal limitations are portrayed in this short story by Ismat Chughtai. The man of the family, trapped in toxic masculinity, has to live and die in the stigma of being unemployed. Chughtai’s short stories laid bare the lives of women in a predominantly male familial and social set up.Enjoyed the narration?Please subscribe and share this podcast with family and friends. I would appreciate if you could submit a review and a rating here.- Manpreet SahotaTo give fe...
2023-11-2322 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 39 - ਚਾਚੇ ਚੂਹਾ ਮਾਰਿਆ - ਗੁਰਦਿਆਲ ਸਿੰਘ | Chaache Chooha Maarya - Gurdial Singh | चाचे चूहा मारिया - गुरदयाल सिंह | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaA night in the life of a mostly boastful chaacha turns into a nightmare. Award winning Punjabi author Gurdial Singh wrote this hilarious story for children. Listen to the story to know how !Enjoyed the narration?Please subscribe and share this podcast with family and friends. I would appreciate if you could submit a review and a rating here.- Manpreet SahotaTo give feedback, write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com#punjabi #audiobook #punjabiaudiobooksFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Doctor.ManpreetSahota
2023-11-1410 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#38 - ਕਿੱਸਾ ਪੂਰਨ ਭਗਤ | Qissa Pooran Bhagat | किस्सा पूर्ण भगत | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaPooran was born to Queen Ichhira, the first wife of king Raja Sálván. Upon the suggestion of the astrologers, Pooran was sent away from the King for the first 12 years of his life. It was said that King could not see the face of his son. While Pooran was away, the King married a young girl named Loona, who came from a low caste family. After 12 years of isolation, Pooran returned to the royal palace. There, Loona became romantically attracted toward the youthful Pooran. Loona being his step-mother, Pooran disapproved of her advances. A hurt Loona accused Pu...
2023-11-1115 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 37 - ਮੁਰਦੇ ਦੀ ਤਾਕਤ - ਕੁਲਵੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਵਿਰਕ | Murde di Taaqat-Kulwant Singh Virk | مردے دی طاقت | मुर्दे दी ताकत - कुलवंत सिंह विर्क | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaThe short story "Murde di Taaqat" (The Corpse's Power) is reflective of the changing circumstances around temporary camps and rehabilitation centres around newly minted borders of India and Pakistan in the months post-partition of 1947. A corpse comes floating in a canal, and defines the mutual relationship between the two kinds of security forces deployed in a refugee camp.Enjoyed the narration?Please subscribe and share this podcast with family and friends. I would appreciate if you could submit a review and a rating here.- Manpreet SahotaTo give feedback, write...
2023-11-0712 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 36 - ਹਾਰ ਦੀ ਜਿੱਤ - ਸੁਦਰਸ਼ਨ | Haar ki Jeet - Sudarshan | हार की जीत - सुदर्शन | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Haar di Jitt" ("Victory in Defeat") is the story of a monk who loses his own horse to ensure that people's world view of good Samaritans does not get tainted.
Sudarshan (1895-1967) born in Sialkot was a Punjabi who wrote in Hindi. He also made his mark in Hindi film industry.
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2023-10-2711 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#35- Desh Pyar-Prof. Mohan Singh| ਦੇਸ਼ ਪਿਆਰ-ਪ੍ਰੋ. ਮੋਹਨ ਸਿੰਘ | देश प्यार- प्रो. मोहन सिंह | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaThe poem "Desh Pyar" (Love of/for Homeland; Patriotism) is about an Afghan man's interaction with the warrior Khalsa Hari Singh Nalwa. This poem by Sahitya Akademi winner poet Prof Mohan Singh is said to be inspired by/grafted from a legend used by RL Stevenson in his Scottish poem "Heather Ale."
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2023-10-2004 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#34 -ਪਾਣੀ ਦੇ ਪਹਾੜ - ਸਲੀਮ ਖਾਨ ਗਿੱਮੀ | Paani de Pahaad – Saleem Khan Gimmi | پانی دے پہاڑ | पाणी दे पहाड़ - सलीम खान गिम्मी | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaCrisis brings out the best and the worst from within. A motley group of people is stuck on a soon-to-be-flooded piece of land. What happens when they all board a boat? Find out in the story and its surprising end.
Saleem Khan Gimmi (1932-2010) was a broadcaster, a journalist and a fine writer of fiction.
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2023-10-2018 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#32- ਭਗਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਤਸਵੀਰ | Bhagat Singh di Tasveer-Amarjit Chandan | بھگت سنگھ دی تصویر| भगत सिंघ दी तस्वीर | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaWe have four photographs of Bhagat Singh out of which the one with the hat has evoked the maximum personal and collective emotion. Amarjit Chandan unpacks the history and reception of this image.
Amarjit Chandan (b. 1946) is an eminent Punjabi writer, editor, translator and activist living in the UK. He has 8 collections of poetry and 5 collections of essays in Punjabi to his credit. His work is known internationally and has been translated into many global languages.
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2023-09-2607 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#31 - ਰੋਟੀ - ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਰੁਪਾਣਾ | Roti–Gurdev Rupana | روٹی | रोटी - गुरदेव रुपाणा | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaDoes the need for intimacy end as couples age? What happens when the woman in this short story 'Roti' stops expressing and allowing her husband to express his love and desire? Into this very sensitive and feel-good story of an ordinary couple, Sahitya Akademi Award (2020) winner and master story-teller Gurdev Rupana weaves a problem and its solution.
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2023-09-2219 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#30- ਪਿਲਿਪਕਾ - ਬੇਲਾਰੂਸੀ ਪਰੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ | Pilipka - Belarussian Fairy Tale | पिलिपका - बेलारूसी परी कहानी | پلپکا | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaA man gifts a log of wood to his wife, and she sings lullabies to it and takes care of it as of a child. The log of wood transforms magically into a little boy, Pilipka, who grows up to be brave and adventurous. He comes to love fishing so much so that he spends all his days fishing and netting a good catch.
How the little Pilipka, with his presence of mind, escapes from the clutches of the witch forms the rest of the story. (https://thelittlebookproject.wordpress.com/tag/byelorussian-folktale/)
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2023-09-1911 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 29 - ਖੱਬਲ਼ - ਕੁਲਵੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਵਿਰਕ | Khabbal - Kulwant Singh Virk | کھبل - کلونت سنگھ ورک | खब्बल - कुलवंत सिंह विर्क | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Khabbal" (Grass) is Kulwant Singh Virk's iconic short story culled out from his experiences as a liaison officer in charge of refugee-rehabilitation post-partition. Based on a true interaction with a woman kidnapped during the mayhem of 1947 migrations, the story is a reflection of the resilience of those suffering a displacement that was none of their own making.Enjoyed the narration?Please subscribe and share this podcast with family and friends. I would appreciate if you could submit a review and a rating here.- Manpreet SahotaTo give feedback, write to...
2023-09-1612 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#28- ਚੱਟੂ -ਸੁਖਵੰਤ ਕੌਰ ਮਾਨ | Chattu - Sukhwant Kaur Mann | चट्टू - सुखवंत कौर मान | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Chattu" (The Wooden Grinder) is a partition story of a family's leaving home, finding footing, and putting down roots in an unfamiliar land. The humble Chattu remains their companion through and through until...
Listen on to follow the trajectory of the family which is fairly representative of the settlement of almost all families forced to leave home and find sanctuary among strangers.
The author, Sukhwant Kaur Mann (1937-2016) and her family experienced this displacement first hand before they put their roots in Eastern Punjab. Mann's themes, her primary concerns, and her craft is fairly different...
2023-09-1219 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 27 - ਸੱਪਾਂ ਵਾਲ਼ੀ ਰਾਤ - ਸੁਰਜੀਤ ਵਿਰਦੀ | Sapp'an Wali Raat - Surjit Virdi | सप्पां वाली रात -सुरजीत विरदी | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaSurjit Singh Virdi's short story "Sapp'an Wali Raat" (Night of the Serpents) leads the reader on to a precipice and then leaves them hanging - did Taari, or didn't he? What were, after all, the dimensions of the tension/s between Paal and Taari? The story is unlike any other in Punjabi Literature in terms of lyrical quality and imagery.Surjit Virdi was born in village Shankar, Nakodar in 1935, and he passed away in 1972 in London, England. He published two collections of short stories in Punjabi - Insan Bhukha hai ਇਨਸਾਨ ਭੁੱਖਾ ਹੈ (1963) and Cancer te Phull ਕੈਂਸਰ ਤੇ ਫੁੱਲ (1972). His writing was influenced by Dostoyevsky, Camus and Beckett...
2023-09-0815 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#26-ਗਡਰੀਆ - ਅਸ਼ਫ਼ਾਕ਼ ਅਹਿਮਦ | گڈریا - اشفاق احمد | Gadariya – Ashfaq Ahmad | गडरिया -अशफ़ाक़ अहमद | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota'Gadariya' (1955) is a multi-themed masterpiece about the inclusive
Tehzeeb of undivided Punjab, of complete devotion to curiosity, to
learning and to the teacher, and the pain of Partition. Its young, and
teenaged narrator brings out the innocence and simplicity of DauJi, the
protagonist. DauJi is the ideal teacher who lit himself from the light
of his own murshid to pass on the thirst of learning. 'Gadariya' is
that kind of short story which can immortalize its creator.
Ashfaq Ahmad (1925 Muktsar-2004 Lahore) was a writer, broadcaster and playwright.
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2023-09-051h 39Next Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#25-ਕਰਾਮਾਤ - ਕਰਤਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੁੱਗਲ | Karamaat - Kartar Singh Duggal | کرامات | करामात -करतार सिंह दुग्गल | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaA story of faith, of supreme sacrifice, of selflessness told from a child narrator's point-of-view. "Karamaat" (The Miracle) happens to be among Duggal’s finest works and is often counted among one of the top ten Punjabi short stories.
A prolific writer, Kartar Singh Duggal wrote in almost every genre of literature including poetry, drama, short story and novel. He penned 24 collections of short stories and ten novels touching various aspects of Punjabi life from Partition to complex human relationships in recent times.
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2023-09-0313 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#24-ਉਹ, ਤੇ ਉਹ - ਸੁਕੀਰਤ | Uh, te Uh–Sukirat | او تے او - سوکیرت | उह, ते उह-सुकीरत | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaWhat happens when a Punjabi tourist gets mugged in the dark streets of Grenada? Listen on to know !
Sukirat’s story "Uh, te Uh" (He, and He) – is a reflection on the loss of self and identity in the process of migration.
Sukirat Singh Anand (better known as Sukirat) is a short story writer, journalist and translator. He was born in 1956 in an illustrious literary and political family of the Punjab: his maternal grandfather (nana) being Gurbaksh Singh of Preet Lari and his father Jagjit Singh Anand, a communist leader, and editor of Nawan Zamana. His...
2023-09-0127 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 23 - ਦੋ ਭੈਣਾਂ -ਰਾਜਸਥਾਨੀ ਲੋਕ ਕਹਾਣੀ | Do Bhain'an – Rajasthani Folk Tale ( Vijaydaan Detha) | दो भैणां - राजस्थानी लोक कथा | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaTwo sisters could not be more unlike than - Haldi Bai and Sundh. They both go to their nanka-village. What happens on the way to and from the nanka-pind? Find out after listening to this Rajasthani folktale. Vijaydaan Detha (1926-2013) was a Sahitya Akademi Award winner. He was also the recipient of the Padma Shri.Known as Bijji, Detha has more than 800 short stories to his credit, which have been translated into English and other languages. With Komal Kothari, he founded Rupayan Sansthan, an institute that documents Rajasthani folklore, art, and music. His literary works...
2023-08-3114 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 22 - ਕੁਲਫ਼ੀ - ਸੁਜਾਨ ਸਿੰਘ | Kulfi - Sujan Singh | قلفی | कुल्फ़ी - सुजान सिंह | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota |A lower-middle class father is unable to treat his 5-year old son to a simple Kulfi - the traditional Indian ice-cream. What happens when the kid takes things in his own hand? Listen to find out.Principal Sujan Singh (b 1909, Dera Baba Nanak – d 1993, Amritsar) Short Fictioner, TeacherSujan Singh spent his early childhood in Calcutta. He did his BA from Khalsa College in Amritsar. He did his Giani (a diploma course in Punjabi) and MA in Punjabi through correspondence. Before partition, he taught Punjabi in a school in Quetta and retired as Pr...
2023-08-2711 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 21 -ਸ਼ਹੀਦ - ਗੁਲਜ਼ਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੰਧੂ | Shaheed - Gulzar Singh Sandhu | शहीद -गुलज़ार सिंह संधू | شہید | Voice - Manpreet Sahota"Shaheed" (Martyrs) is supposed to be based on true oral history oft
repeated across villages in India and the then newly made Pakistan.
Religion based killings were the norm of the day, and centuries-old
brotherhood was forgotten quickly. This short story revolves around the
Sikh-Muslim equation in 1947. The short story is set in Hoshiarpur
District of Eastern Punjab.
Gulzar Singh Sandhu (b. 27 February 1935 - Kotla Badla in Ludhiana
Distt) is a prominent Punjabi language writer. He won the prestigious
Sahitya Akademi Award for...
2023-08-2617 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#20 - ਬੇੜੀਆਂ - ਅਫ਼ਜ਼ਲ ਅਹਸਨ ਰੰਧਾਵਾ | Bedian - Afzal Ahsan Randhawa | बेड़ियाँ - अफ़ज़ल अहसन रन्धावा | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Bedian" (Shackles) is the story of a maverick thief who would steal big game just for the fun of it. He who would escape undetected with his moolah suddenly found himself bound and shackled. Who got the big catch? Listen to this short story to find out.
Muhammad Afzal Ahsan Randhawa ( محمد افضل احسن رندھاوا, 1 September 1937 – 18 September 2017) was a Pakistani Punjabi language writer, poet, translator, playwright and a politician. He authored several short stories and novels in the Punjabi language including "Sooraj Grehan" and "Doaba." He was born in Amritsar, Punjab but had to move to the newly minted Pakistan after 1947. He begun writing when h...
2023-08-2514 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#19 -ਬਾਗ਼ੀ ਦੀ ਧੀ - ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਸਿੰਘ ਮੁਸਾਫ਼ਿਰ | Baaghi di Dhi-Gurmukh Singh Musafir | बाग़ी दी धी - गुरमुख सिंह मुसाफ़िर | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Baaghi Di Dhee" (Daughter of the Rebel), a tale of a rebel couple that was arrested during India's freedom struggle, following which their ailing daughter was left behind, is considered a classic. (The Tribune)
Giani Gurmukh Singh Musafir (15 January 1899 – 18 January 1976) was an Indian politician and Punjabi language writer. He was the Chief Minister of Punjab from 1 November 1966 to 8 March 1967.
He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi in 1978 for his short story collection, Urvar Par and was posthumously decorated with Padma Vibhushan, the second highest Indian civilian award given by Government of India. [Wikipedia]...
2023-08-2119 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#18- ਕਤਲ- ਜਿੰਦਰ | Qatal -Jinder | قتل | कत्ल -जिन्दर | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota‘Katal/Qatal’ is narrated by the son of an artisan who is on his death-bed. The story captures complex spousal, parental and familial connections. Jinder ends the story inconclusively leaving the narrator as well as the reader/listener guessing whether the man died of natural causes or of strangling by the wife he cheated on all his life. This short story is considered among his masterpieces.
An excerpt - “When I reached the courtyard holding tumbler of tea in each hand, Bibi stood bending over Bapu. Her hands were close to his neck. I slowly inched towards the wi...
2023-08-1920 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#17 - ਸਵੈਟਰ - ਜ਼ੁਬੈਰ ਅਹਿਮਦ | Sweater – Zubair Ahmad | زبیراحمد-سویٹر | स्वैटर | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaThe threads of this hand-knitted "Sweater" start with love, take the narrator places, and finally culminate in a hierarchy of needs. Nostalgia woven in the strands of the sweater keeps giving warmth. This story by Zubair Ahmad remains one of the most well known, and most loved short stories from West Punjab.
Zubair Ahmad (b. 1958), Short story writer, poet, critic grew up in an old neighbourhood Mohalla Krishan Nagar in Lahore. His ancestors came from Batala, Gurdaspur. He retired as Associate Professor of English from Old Islamia College, Lahore in 2018.
He has published three collections...
2023-08-1808 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 16-ਸੰਨ ਸੰਤਾਲ਼ੀ ਦੇ ਗੁਨਾਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਲੇਖਾ - ਅਮਰਜੀਤ ਚੰਦਨ | Sann Santali de Gunaahan da Lekha–Amarjit Chandan | سن۱۹۴۷دےگناہاں دا لیکھاसन्न संताली दे गुनाहां दा लेखा - चन्दन | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaWriter Amarjit Chandan dives deep into 1947 trauma held strongly but unaddressed in the collective psyche of Punjabis on both sides of the Indo-Pak border. He exhorts leaders, politicians and well-wishers of the community to come forward and lead to the path of apologizing for the past mistakes of violence and find forgiveness as well as reconciliation.
On my YouTube, you can see the featured picture of a sculpture by artist SL [Sardari Lal] Prashar. He made this sculpture in 1948 with the clay of the Ambala Refugee Camp while he was its in-charge. Before partition he was Vice...
2023-08-1545 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 15 - ਮੰਜੇ ਦੀ ਬਾਹੀ- ਅਜਮੇਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਔਲਖ | Manjje di Baahi- Ajmer Singh Aulakh | मंज्जे दी बाही -अजमेर सिंह औलख | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Manjje di Baahi" (Side of the Cot) paints the picture of a small landholding family where a woman decides to make 'arrangement' with her brother-in-law to dissuade him from getting married. What is the logic behind her decision and action? Listen to the short story to find out.Ajmer Singh Aulakh (19 August 1942 – 15 June 2017) was a renowned Punjabi playwright from Mansa district, Punjab. He was one of the most creative and impactful writers and playwrights in the history of the revolutionary movement on Punjab or India, whose mark will live forever. He reflected the essence of th...
2023-08-1313 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi#14 - ਨਿੱਕੀ - ਅਜਮੇਰ ਰੋਡੇ | Nikki - Ajmer Rode | نکی | निक्की - अजमेर रोडे | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota'Nikki' is the story of a young Punjabi woman who has recently won a beauty contest in Canada. Ajmer Rode's short story showcases the critical (and disapproving) eye with which her immigrant parents' diasporic social circle looks at the development.
Ajmer Rode (b 1940 - Rode) has published books of poetry, drama, prose and translation in Punjabi and English. His works have been widely anthologized, and are being prescribed in several educational settings. His collaborative poetry project 'Leela' with his poet-brother Navtej Bharti is considered one of the most outstanding works of 20th century Punjabi poetry.
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2023-08-1313 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 13- ਮੰਗੋ-ਸੰਤੋਖ ਸਿੰਘ ਧੀਰ | Manggo – Santokh Singh Dhir | मँग्गो-संतोख सिंह धीर | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota'Manggo,' (1957) is the story of a cow jealous of another 'new' cow in the house, and of the power dynamic between the two domestic animals. This short story is the sample of acclaimed writer Santokh Singh Dhir's mastery of his craft. This story is a part of his short story collection called "Sanjhi Kandh" (ਸਾਂਝੀ ਕੰਧ ) (1958).Santokh Singh Dhir (2 Dec 1920- 8 Feb 2010) was the first full-time writer of Punjabi. He received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi award for his short story collection "Pakhi" in 1991. The Punjab Languages department honoured him as the Shiromani Sahitkar Award in 1996. Many other awards and fellowships...
2023-08-0921 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 12 - ਜੱਟ ਦਾ ਵਰਤ - ਗੁਰਨਾਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਤੀਰ | Jatt Da Vrt - Dr Gurnam S Tir | जट्ट दा वरत | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaThis is a hilarious account of one husband's experience of fasting on Karva Chauth. Karva Chauth, on the fourth night of the waning moon, is a day of fasting for many Indian married women, primarily from North and West of the country. The narrator of this satire suffers all through the day from perceived and real hunger when he decides to observe the strenuous fast to spare his wife from having to follow this ritual. Enjoy the narration to follow his journey of this one day.Dr Gurnam Singh Tir (1930 - 1991) has been a unique presence in...
2023-08-0721 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 11 - ਖ਼ੂਨ - ਗੁਰਬਚਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਭੁੱਲਰ | Khoon – Gurbachan Singh Bhullar | خون | ख़ून | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaThe plot of 'Khoon' revolves around the quintessential rural Punjabi existence that identifies with land, revenge, and blood-ties. Gurbachan Singh Bhullar is a keen observer of human relations and equations. ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਛੇ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਦੇ ਲਿਖਾਰੀ ਗੁਰਬਚਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਭੁੱਲਰ (ਸੰਨ 1937 ਜਨਮ ਪਿੰਡ ਪਿੱਥੋ ਜ਼ਿਲਾ ਬਠਿੰਡਾ) ਪਰਮੰਨੇ ਸਹਾਫ਼ੀ ਤੇ ਉਲੱਥਾਕਾਰ ਵੀ ਨੇ। ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਸੰਨ ’67 ਤੋਂ ’90 ਤਕ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਦੇ ਰੂਸੀ ਸਫ਼ਾਰਤਖ਼ਾਨੇ ਦੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਛਪਦੇ ਪੰਦਰਾਂਰੋਜ਼ਾ ਪਰਚੇ ‘ਸੋਵੀਅਤ ਦੇਸ’ ਦੀ ਐਡੀਟਰੀ ਕੀਤੀ ਤੇ ਫੇਰ ਦਸ ਸਾਲ ਤੋੜੀ ਰੋਜ਼ਾਨਾ ਅਖ਼ਬਾਰ ‘ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਟ੍ਰਿਬਿਊਨ’ ਦੀ ਐਡੀਟਰੀ। ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਮਾਰਕਸ ਦੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ‘ਕੈਪੀਟਲ’ ਤੇ ਲੇਨਿਨ ਦੀਆਂ ਚੋਣਵੀਆਂ ਲਿਖਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਉਲੱਥੇ ਵਿਚ ਵੀ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਪਾਇਆ ਤੇ ਪੁਲੀਟੀਕਲ ਇਕੌਨੌਮੀ ਦੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਛੋਟੀ ਡਿਕਸ਼ਨਰੀ ਵੀ ਛਾਪੀ। ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਸੰਨ 2015 ਵਿਚ ਹੁਕਮਰਾਨ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਦੇ ਗੁਰਗਿਆਂ ਹੱਥੋਂ ਕਲਬੁਰਗੀ ਵਰਗੇ ਲਿਖਾਰੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਕਤਲਾਂ ਦੇ ਰੋਸ ਵਿਚ ਸਾਹਿਤ ਅਕਾਦਮੀ ਦਾ ਲਿਆ ਇਨਾਮ ਮੋੜ ਦਿੱਤਾ।ਇਸ ਕਹਾਣੀ ‘ਖ਼ੂਨ’ ਦੀਆਂ ਦੋ ਫ਼ਿਲਮਾਂ ਬਣ ਚੁੱਕੀਆਂ ਹਨ।Enjoyed the narration?Please subscribe and share this podcast with family and friends. I would appreciate if you could submit a review and a rating here.- Manpreet Sahota#punjabi #audiobook #punjabiaudiobooksFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Doctor.ManpreetSahotaInstagram - https://instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg==Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahotaYouTube- https://youtube.com/@manpreetsahotareads
2023-08-0514 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 10 - ਸ਼ਾਹ ਦੀ ਕੰਜਰੀ - ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ | Shah di Kanjjri – Amrita Pritam | شاہ دی کنججری | शाह दी कन्जरी - अमृता प्रीतम | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota"Shah Di Kanjjri" (The Shah’s Harlot) is an ode to womanhood in which two women come face to face with dignity. (ref Nirupama Dutt). Shahni (the rich man's wife) and Neelam (his concubine) have never met though both know of each other's existence. The Shah's son is getting married, and the courtesan is invited to sing at the wedding. What happens when the Shahni and Neelam meet?Amrita Pritam (1919-2005) was a celebrated Punjabi poet who also left behind a fine legacy of fiction including her novel 'Pinjar.'Enjoyed the narration?Pl...
2023-08-0316 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 9 - ਗੋਈ - ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ | Goyee - Prem Parkash | गोई - प्रेम प्रकाश | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaGoyee ( Porridge) written by Prem Parkash is the story of a man torn between filial love and spousal duty. Goyee is a gruelly porridge traditionally made out of wheat flour, ghee, sugar and water. What role does this dish play in the short story? Listen to discover !About the author (updated on 30 March-2025) PREM PARKASH(Nawãn Shaher near Kharar, Dist Ambala; 1932 - Jalandhar 30 March 2025)Indian Sahitya Akademi award-winner (1992) Prem Parkash was one of the major short story writers in post-1947 East Punjabi literature.He did MA in Urdu and diploma in journalism from Panjab University Chandigarh i...
2023-08-0120 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 8 - ਅਨਾਇਤ - ਆਰਮੇਨੀ ਪਰੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ | Anayat - Armenian Fairy Tale | अनायत - आर्मेनियाई परी कथा | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaAnayat, a village girl, refuses to marry the handsome son of a Czar because he does not have any skills. What happens when he gains those skills? Listen to this Armenian Fairy tale to find out !Enjoyed the narration?Please subscribe and share this podcast with family and friends. I would appreciate if you could submit a review and a rating here.- Manpreet Sahota#punjabi #audiobook #punjabiaudiobooksFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Doctor.ManpreetSahotaInstagram - https://instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg==
2023-07-3130 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 7 - ਭਾਬੀ ਮੈਨਾ - ਗੁਰਬਖ਼ਸ਼ ਸਿੰਘ ਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਲੜੀ | Bhabi Maina- Gurbaksh Singh Preet Lari | भाबी मैना - गुरबख्श सिंह प्रीत लड़ी | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota'Bhabi Maina' is the story of a young Jain widow in search of human affection and ideal love. Social restrictions and familial expectations prevent her from interacting with a young teen of her street. What happens when she does manage to break those barriers - listen to this narration to discover.Gurbaksh Singh Preet Lari (1895-1977) is a unique signature of Punjabi literature. He was a novelist, short story writer, prose writer and a dreamer. He was an engineering graduate from what is now known as IIT Roorkee, and a civil engineering graduate from Uni of Michigan...
2023-07-2923 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 6 - ਕੀੜਾ - ਰਘੁਬੀਰ ਢੰਡ | Keeda – Raghubir Dhand | कीड़ा- रघुबीर ढंड | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaKeeda (The Worm) written more than 34 years ago is perhaps more relevant today than it was then. It is the story of a man ridden with stereotypes and false sense of nationalism.Raghubir Dhand ( 1 November 1934 - 27 December -1990) holds a unique place in Punjabi literature written by diasporic writers. He was born in Sangrur (Punjab) and lived most of his life in England. His short stories are written around the themes of alienation in human relationships, nostalgia and identity. Though he was inspired by authors like Rajinder Singh Bedi, Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi, and Kamleshwar but he had...
2023-07-2621 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 5 - ਸੁੱਚਾ ਤਿੱਲਾ-ਮਕਸੂਦ ਸਾਕਿਬ | Sucha Tilla-Maqsood Saqib | سچاطلا | सुच्चा तिल्ला | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaSucha Tilla (Pure Gold Thread) is the story of displacement during 1947, of losing home multiple times. Baba Huqma, a talented shoe-maker, tells his story of chance meeting with another man who also lost his home. Maqsood Saqib (born Sheikhupura, 1954) is a Short story writer, Editor, Translator, and Publisher.He has published two collections of stories KahaniyaaN (1986) and Sucha Tilla tay Hor KahaniyaaN (1995) . He was the editor of the magazine Ma Boli and now edits Puncham. He has translated four books in Punjabi as well which includes Pankh Mukt (2002) . He runs Suchet Kitab Ghar, a Punjabi publishing house...
2023-07-2524 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 4 - ਭੂਆ - ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੰਘ | Bhuaa - Nanak Singh | भूआ - नानक सिंह | Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota'Bhuaa' (Aunt) is a comical description of a guest's plight when he is over-and-force-fed by his old aunt (father's sister) who he goes to visit. The story is reflective of (especially rural) Punjabi hosts' self-expression through hospitality and food even if that means supreme discomfort for the guest.Nanak Singh was the father of Punjabi novel, but this story of his easily remains one of the most popular pieces in Punjabi literature. Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's in...
2023-07-2217 minNext Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 3 - ਮੈਂ ਹੁਣ ਠੀਕ ਠਾਕ ਹਾਂ - ਵਰਿਆਮ ਸੰਧੂ | Main Hun Theek Thaak Haan - Waryam Sandhu | मैं हुण ठीक ठाक हाँ - Audio Books by Manpreet Sahota'Main Hun Theek Thaak Haan' (I’m Now All Fine), is a part of Waryam Singh Sandhu's 2000 Sahitya Akademi award-winning short story collection - 'Chauthi Koot' (The Fourth Direction). The short story is a keen insight into the separatist movement and militancy in Punjab in the 1980s. This story is one of the two syntensised to make an award winning film called 'Chauthi Koot' by Gurvinder Singh in 2015. According to the author, this is based on a true story, and this true story may have been of any family in Punjab in those black days - which lived under th...
2023-07-191h 50Next Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 2 - ਟੋਭਾ ਟੇਕ ਸਿੰਘ - ਸਆਦਤ ਹਸਨ ਮੰਟੋ | Tobha Tek Singh - Manto | टोभा टेक सिंघ - मंटो | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaTobha Tek Singh" (Urdu: ٹوبہ ٹیک سنگھ ALA-LC: Ṭobah Țek Siṉgh IPA: [ʈoːbəh ʈeːk sɪŋɡʱ]) is a short story written by Saadat Hasan Manto and published in 1955. It follows inmates in a Lahore asylum, some of whom are to be transferred to India following the 1947 Partition. The story is considered to be a "powerful satire" on the relationship between India and Pakistan.The story is set two or three years after the 1947 partition, when the governments of India and Pakistan decided to exchange some Muslim, Sikh and Hindu lunatics, and revolves around Bishan Singh, a Sikh inmate of an asylum in L...
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Next Page - ਅਗਲਾ ਵਰਕਾ - اگلا ورقۂ - अगला वरका - Audio Books in Punjabi# 1 - ਪੇਮੀ ਦੇ ਨਿਆਣੇ - ਸੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੇਖੋਂ | Pemi de Nianey - Sant Singh Sekhon | पेमी दे निआणे | Audio Books by Manpreet SahotaThe childhood fears and scares of a 7-year-old narrator and his 11-year-old sister are allayed when they decide that they can introduce themselves as Pemi de Nianey (Pemi's Children) to any potential danger. Sekhon's signature story of innocence and faith is widely anthologized and enjoyed by the readers of Punjabi literature. Sant Singh Sekhon (1908-1997) wrote five short story collections, four one-act play collections, ten full-length plays, two novels in addition to five books of literary criticism/theory, and two volumes of historical evaluation of the Punjabi literature. His historical plays remain popular in Punjabi Theatre world...
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