Most people relate Batalvi with romantic poetry, but in my new book I highlight the fact that Batalvi dedicated his poetry to women, peace and harmony.' Elaborating on the contets of her new book, Manu said, 'In 'Shiv Batalavi - Saadeean Smritieean Vich' I have penned the experiences of people related to Shiv - his friends, relatives and family.

In 1973, I came across Shiv Kumar Batalvi's writings and was left highly influenced.' She added, 'I knew Punjabi but was not fluent in the language so to learn Punjabi well I pursued post graduation in Giani and after completing my degree I did my doctorate on the comparative study on the work of Shiv Kumar Batalvi and Gopal Dass Neeraj.' She said, 'My new books would explore his life in new and different way. A resident of BRS Nagar, Manu said, 'I did my graduation from Delhi University, but in 1970 my family migrated to Ludhiana. Though, Manu did not know the language well, she did postgraduation after shifting to Ludhiana in Gani only to be able to understand his writings well. One of my book is a biography of this legendary poet, 'Shiv Batalavi - Saadeean Smritieean Vich' and the other 'Shiv Batalavi Te Usdi Kaav Sirjna' is based on critical appreciation of Shiv's poetry. Manu said, 'My two works on Batalvi are ready to be published. Remembering him on his death anniversary, Manu said that the only objective behind learning Punjabi language for her was to read the literature written by Batalvi. BRS NAGAR: Manu Sharma Sohal knew nothing about Punjabi language but the songs written by eminent Punjabi poet, Shiv Kumar Batalvi made such a deep impact on her that she developed taste for the language.

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