Ms. Paroo Chawla
Ms. Paroo Chawla was born on 19 July 1932 in Sewhan, Sind. A retired railway employee, she resides in Mahim, Mumbai, and is known for her deep religious inclination and devotion to Sindhi cultural traditions.
She regularly performs kirtans at religious gatherings, greatly appreciated by audiences, and has also composed poetry, releasing audio cassettes of her own lyrics as well as works of renowned classical Sindhi poets. Gifted with a sharp memory, she enthusiastically recites couplets of Shah, Sachal, Sami, and other masters on appropriate occasions.
Key Facts
- Birth Date: 19-7-1932
- Place of Birth: Sewhan, Sind (Pakistan)
- Academic Attainments: Matric
- Permanent Address: Mumbai, India.
- Occupation: Rtd. Railway Employee
Significant Literary Achievements / Contributions
As Writer:
- Aun Akeli [I am lonly], Poetry, 1994.
- Jiare Lah Zanjir [Shed Shackles Whilst Alive], Kalam, 1995.
- Rakh Jhoolan Te [Trust in God], Geet, 1996.
- Dirshtant-Dirshtant [Words of Wisdom of Saints & Alike], 1998.
- Satar Manka [70 Selected Couplets each of Shah, Sachal & Sami] Trinity of Sindhi Poets, 2000.
As Singer
As Singer:
Paroo has released among others, the following Audio Cassettes:
- Ishaq Ajab Israr [Love, a Mystery].
- Tokhe Sare Sah Asanjo [My Soul Misses You].
- Shah Ja Dohira [Couplets of Poet ‘Shah’].
- Sachal Ja Alap [Couplets of Poet ‘Schal’].
- Sami Ja Saloka [Shalokas of Poet ‘ Sami’].
Recognition By Way Of Awards / Honours
- Award for Book Aun Akeli, 1995 [At New Delhi by Central Hindi Directorate, Govt. of India].
- Award for Book Satar Manka, 2001 [At Mumbai by Maharashtra State Sindhi Sahitya Academy].
Finale
Paroo has a religious bent of mind. She performs Kirtans at religious gatherings to the great contentment of the audience. She has also developed love for writing poetry and has brought out a fewaudio cassettes of her own lyrics as well as a few of the great classical poets of Sindhi language.
Paroo has a very sharp & lively memory. She remembers and recites couplets of Shah, Sachal, Sami and other classical Sindhi poets enthusiastically befitting the occassion.