Raja Rasalu

Muhammad Sadiq, also recognized by the pen names 'Raja Rasalu' & 'Sadiq Ali Ajiz', is a Punjabi poet born on July 11, 1928, in Chak 590, District Nankana. He worked as a clerk in the Punjab Police. Notable for his contributions to Punjabi literature, Sadiq has addressed social issues, life, and human experiences in his poetry. Key works include 'Punjab De Lok Geet' (1959), 'Do aar diyan Do paar diyan' (2005), and 'Main Tan Dard Awalle' (2006). His verses offer a perceptive exploration of Punjabi culture and society. Few selected poems from his book 'Main Tan Dard Awalle' are published here on Folk Punjab. (Photo credit: Akram Varraich)