Punjabi Photographer and Poet Harbhajan Singh Bajwa Dies at 85
Harbhajan Singh Bajwa, an internationally acclaimed Punjabi photographer, writer, and poet, died at age 85 in Batala. A disciple of painter Sobha Singh, Bajwa initially pursued painting before focusing on photography, capturing Punjab's cultural and literary figures. He donated his extensive photographic archive and personal library to institutions preserving his legacy. Bajwa also published three Punjabi poetry collections, reflecting his sensitivity to everyday life. His lifetime contributions were recognized by the Uttam Singh Nijjar Foundation in 2024.
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thetribune broke this story on 12 Sept, 02:05 pm. Other outlets followed.