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December 2002 |
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Sardar Swaranjit Singh Bhamra had a dream that on his
first night he would present his first poetry book as a
token of "Ghund Chukaye" (present of maiden night),
For that he worked day and night and got his dream come true by
getting published his book on that day and presented his
book "Dayrian Di Qabar Chon" to his wife Smt. Manjit
Kaur on the day of their marriage, 24th April, 1985.
Sardar Swaranjit Singh Bhamra popularly known as
“Swaranji Savi”, was born on 20th October, 1958 to Smt.
Mohinder Kaur Sembhy. His father Sardar Mohan Singh was
once offered a Job in Japan by a Japanese Engineer but
his illiteracy became a hindrance in the path of his
prosperous future. From that day his father made a firm
decision that he will educate his children with the best
of education so that they might not face the same
problem
in the success path of their life.
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Swaranjit
continued his study while helping his father in "Rocket
Foundry Corporation". But his inner artist was unable
to adjust in that dimension of life and in order to
satisfy his soul he joined as editor (Literature & Art)
in "Quami Rajniti" in 1985. He worked their till 1987
and later worked in "The Mehram" (a monthly magazine)
from 1987-90. |
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It is a famous saying that coming events cast their
shadows so was the case with Swaranjit Singh. He was a
born artist and his ability started to show from a very
young age when he was studying in school in fifth grade.
He started to draw sketches at this young age when other
children of his age are busy in playing. In his college
days he was inspired and motivated by Professor Kalia
for writing Ghazals, short stories and poems etc.
He did his matriculation from Vishavkarma Higher
Secondary school, graduation from Govt. College Ludhiana,
then M.A. from Guru Nanak Dev University in 1981. He
began painting as hobby and participated in several
competitions and exhibitions. He has organized more than
35 individual shows of “Poster Poems". He has also
organized three one man shows titled “Desire' a series
of 35 oil paintings. |
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He is an established poet. He is life member of Punjabi writer
association. He has given 6 books of poetry to the Punjabi
literature and one to English. They are as following:
- Dayria Di Qabar Chon-1985
- Awaggya-1987
- Dard Piadey Hon Da-1990
- Dehi Naad-1994
- Kala Hashiaya to sooha Gulab-1998
- Kameshwari 1999
- Desire (English) 1999 |
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He got married to Smt. Manjit Kaur Deogan on 24th April,1985.
She did her graduation from Ramgarhia Girls College Ludhiana
in 1986, then B. Ed. from Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana
in 1987, M.A. from Punjab University Chandigarh in 1990. She
continued her studies after marriage. She is working as
lecturer in Guru Ram Das Academy Ludhiana. The couple is
blessed with a Son and a Daughter. The couple had given the
message to Ramgarhiakom that "Education of children should be
compulsory". |
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