Sohni Mahiwal
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Sohni Mahiwal or Suhni Mehar is a classical Punjabi–Sindhi folk tragedy. Set in northern Punjab or central Sindh, depending upon the version of the tragedy, the folktale depicts the separation of two
Mural of Sohni Mahiwal folk tale from Sui Simbli temple in Jammu
Sohni swims to meet her lover Mahiwal
Tomb of Sohni in Shahdadpur, Sindh
Sassui Punnhun
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Sassui Punnhun is a Sindhi, and Balochi and Punjabi tragic folktale. Set in Sindh and Makran, the tragedy follows the story of a faithful lover who endures many difficulties while seeking her beloved
Sohni Mahiwal
…of two lovers and their tragic demise. In Punjab, it is one of four of the most popular romances, the other three being Heer Ranjha, Mirza Sahiban and Sassui Punnhun. In Sindh, it is one of the seven popular tragic romances. The other six are Sassui Punnhun, Umar Marvi, Momal Rano, Lilan Chanesar, Sorath Rai Diyach…
Painting of Sassi Punnu on camel back, by Prabhu, Punjab Hills, ca.1780
Grave of Sassui Punnhu
Mural panel depicting romances of Laila and Majnun (above) and Sasui and Punhun (below) in a tomb in the necropolis of Mian Nasir Muhammad Kalhoro in Sindh
Mural of Sassui Punnhu folk tale from Sui Simbli temple in Jammu