2nd Anil Adam Memorial event spreads colours of sensitivity, creativity, respect and poetry
Ferozepur, March 27, 2026: The second Anil Adam Memorial Event, jointly organized by Kala Peeth, Anil Adam Memorial Foundation, and the Postgraduate Punjabi Department of Dev Samaj College for Women, turned into a vibrant celebration of literature, emotions, and poetic expression.
Remembered as a poet of rare sensitivity and depth, Anil Adam had equal command over Punjabi and Hindi. Apart from being a fine poet, he was also a skilled translator and a thoughtful teacher. His literary contribution includes three poetry collections, four translated works, and several books of children’s literature.
The presidential panel of the event included noted poet and critic Prof. Atay Singh, Progressive Writers’ Association President Prof. Surjit Judge, eminent thinker Dr. Kuldeep Singh Deep, and Anjum Sharma, President of the Anil Adam Memorial Foundation.
Conducting the proceedings, Kala Peeth General Secretary Sukhjinder described Anil Adam as a devoted son of poetry who dedicated his life entirely to literature. Renowned Punjabi ghazal writer Prof. Gurtej Koharwala welcomed the guests and highlighted the literary activities of Kala Peeth.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Kuldeep Singh Deep described Anil Adam as a deeply compassionate soul who beautifully wove the raw truths of life into his poetry. He added that being a teacher, Anil’s poetry also reflected a deep understanding of child psychology.
On the occasion, the Anil Adam Memorial Award was presented to young poet Rajinder for his 2025 poetry collection “Oh Din Vi Aaunge”. The award included a memento, citation, traditional Phulkari, and a cash prize of ₹5100. Speaking on the book, it was noted that the poems symbolize hope like a lamp in darkness—small yet alive, sustaining faith in better times.
The event also witnessed the formal release of debut poetry collection “Eh Keho Jehe Ehsaas Ne” by young Ferozepur poet Shelly Saroye.
In the poetic session that followed, poets including Sukhdeep Aujla, Ruhi Singh, Talwinder Shergill, Wahid, Ajitpal Jatana, Gurmeet Kadyalvi, Satpal Bhikhi, Sukhwinder Josh, Manjeet Puri, Neetu, and Jagwinder Jodha mesmerized the audience with their ghazals and poems, filling the atmosphere with literary charm.
Speakers including Anjum Sharma, Prof. Surjit Judge, and Prof. Atay Singh paid heartfelt tributes to Anil Adam and appreciated the continuous efforts of Kala Peeth in sustaining literary activities in a border town like Ferozepur.
Harmeet Vidyarthi expressed gratitude to all poets, intellectuals, attendees, and the college management. A book exhibition was also organized by Panj Dariya Kitab Ghar, Muktsar.
The three-hour-long event was attended by a large number of prominent personalities, including Dr. Satinder Singh (Deputy DEO), Dr. Jagdeep Singh Sandhu (District Language Officer), Lal Singh Sulhani, Om Prakash Saroye, Kamal Sharma, Sandeep Chaudhary, Lajwant Virk, Sarbjit Singh Bhawra, Gurdial Singh Virk, Balwinder Panesar, Rajiv Khayal, Deepak Joshi, Sukhdev Bhatti, Musavvir Ferozepuri, Rakesh Pal, Sanidhya Prabhakar, Prof. Nishan, Lakhbir Singh Gill, Santokh Singh (SDO), Varinder Aulakh, Lazmi Gill, Anwar Singh, Harvinder Ghai, noted actor Harinder Bhullar, Sunil Kataria, Prof. Lakshminder, Sukjeevan (Geet Arts), farmer leader Avtar Singh Mehma, Prof. Gurpreet Kaur, Amritpal Brar, Vinod Garg, Paras Khullar, Hasan, Gurmeet Singh, Rajan Narula, Lakhwinder Singh Handa, Angrez Singh, Swaran Singh, along with the entire Punjabi Department staff and a large audience.