Chandigarh: The Punjabi music fraternity woke up to heartbreaking news on Saturday as acclaimed lyricist Nimma Loharka passed away at the age of 48. Family sources said the writer had been battling health issues for several days before he breathed his last.
Born in 1977 in Loharka village of Amritsar district, Loharka went on to become one of the most respected songwriters in the Punjabi industry. His funeral is expected to take place later today in his hometown, where fans and colleagues are likely to gather to pay their final respects.
Loharka’s pen powered the voices of many of Punjab’s bigger-than-life stars. Over the years, he collaborated with a long list of celebrated singers, including Diljit Dosanjh, Amrinder Gill, Ravinder Grewal, Malkit Singh, Feroz Khan, Nachhattar Gill, Inderjit Nikku, Lakhwinder Wadali, Harbhajan Shera, and the late Kulwinder Dhillon. His work spanned genres—from soulful folk to foot-tapping modern hits—earning him recognition as a versatile and deeply emotive lyricist.
Artists across the region have been sharing tributes, remembering him as a creative powerhouse whose lines captured the pulse of Punjab and connected effortlessly with listeners. Fans have also taken to social media to express their shock and sorrow, noting how his songs formed a memorable part of their lives.
With his passing, the Punjabi music world loses not just a writer, but a voice that shaped an era—leaving behind a legacy that will continue to resonate through the songs he crafted.
