Sadhu Singh Hamdard (Aged 66) born in 1918, was a renowned freedom fighter and journalist from Punjab who excelled in both Urdu and Punjabi languages. He was also an innovative poet and his pseudonym, ‘Hamdard,’ symbolized his friendly and compassionate nature towards all. As a high school student, he actively participated in Chaudhri Sher Jang’s group of radicals in the Yug Paltai Dal, which aimed to impart a radical turn to the age.
The Dal was formed by Giani Harbans Singh of Sarhala Khurd in Hoshiarpur district during 1939-40 but ceased to exist after the arrest and execution of its founder. Sadhu Singh then joined the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and took over its publicity wing.
In 1944, Sadhu Singh began his career in journalism by taking up the editorship of the Daily Ajit (Urdu), which he retained till 1957. In 1955, he also became the chief editor of the Punjabi Ajit. The birth of the Ajit marked a new era of change and experimentation in Punjabi journalism. Sadhu Singh’s tenure as its editor helped mature and elevate Punjabi journalism to new heights.
Sadhu Singh Hamdard’s contributions to Punjabi journalism were widely acknowledged. He introduced new techniques and created a new taste in Punjabi writing, setting a permanent seal on Punjabi journalism. His name became synonymous with the Ajit, which he had lovingly nurtured. He passed away on 27 July 1984.
Sadhu Singh Hamdard
(1918 – 1984) – (Punjab)
Sadhu Singh Hamdard (Aged 66) born in 1918, was a renowned freedom fighter and journalist from Punjab who excelled in both Urdu and Punjabi languages. He was also an innovative poet and his pseudonym, ‘Hamdard,’ symbolized his friendly and compassionate nature towards all. As a high school student, he actively participated in Chaudhri Sher Jang’s group of radicals in the Yug Paltai Dal, which aimed to impart a radical turn to the age.
The Dal was formed by Giani Harbans Singh of Sarhala Khurd in Hoshiarpur district during 1939-40 but ceased to exist after the arrest and execution of its founder. Sadhu Singh then joined the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and took over its publicity wing.
In 1944, Sadhu Singh began his career in journalism by taking up the editorship of the Daily Ajit (Urdu), which he retained till 1957. In 1955, he also became the chief editor of the Punjabi Ajit. The birth of the Ajit marked a new era of change and experimentation in Punjabi journalism. Sadhu Singh’s tenure as its editor helped mature and elevate Punjabi journalism to new heights.
Sadhu Singh Hamdard’s contributions to Punjabi journalism were widely acknowledged. He introduced new techniques and created a new taste in Punjabi writing, setting a permanent seal on Punjabi journalism. His name became synonymous with the Ajit, which he had lovingly nurtured. He passed away on 27 July 1984.
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