Imroz_(Punjabi_painter)

Imroz (Punjabi painter)

Imroz (Punjabi painter)

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Inderjeet Singh Bhangu (26 January 1926 - 22 December 2023), also known as Imroz, was a Punjabi painter and writer. His live-in partner was Amrita Pritam, award-winning Punjabi writer.[1] He was the illustrator and designer of Punjabi literary magazine Nagmani, which was edited by Amrita Pritam, for 37 years.[2]

Biography

Imroz was born in Chak No. 36 near Lyallpur (now Failslabad, Punjab, Pakistan) on 26 January 1926.[2]

He worked in the Hindi film industry for a little while and designed posters for films like Aan.[3]

In the 1950s, he Amrita Pritam, who was an established Punjabi writer by the time. They became partners and lived together for 40 years.[4]

He died at the age of 97 on 22 December 2023 in Mumbai after having been hospitalised for some time due to age-related complications.[5][6]

Literary works

  • Dastavez
  • Jashan Jaari Hai[7]
  • Rang Tere Mere[7]
  • Rishta
  • Khayal Tere Mere
  • Manchaha Hi Rishta[7]

Legacy

It is said that Amrita Pritam wrote her famous poem Main Tainu Pher Milange (I will meet you again) for Imroz.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Imroz, the abiding love in Amrita Pritam's life". Hindustan Times. 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  2. [2]
    "Amrita Pritam's partner Imroz passes away at 97". Hindustan Times. 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  3. [3]
    "Before he became Amrita's Imu, Imroz worked with Guru Dutt". The Times of India. 2023-12-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  4. [4]
    "Noted poet and artist Inderjeet, known as Imroz, passes away at 97". The Business Standard. 23 December 2023.
  5. [5]
    "Renowned Poet And Artist Imroz Dies At 97". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  6. [6]
    "Renowned Poet, Painter And Amrita Pritam's Long Time Partner Imroze Passes Away At 97". Outlook India. 22 December 2023.
  7. [7]
    "'Main tainu pher milangi': Artist Imroz passes away at 97, to meet his 'immortal Amrita' again". The Indian Express. 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
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