Tajmal Kaleem, also known in literary circles as Ustad Kaleem, held a respected position in Punjabi poetry due to his unique style and profound intellectual expression.

The poet breathed his last on Wednesday. He was born in Chunian city of Kasur district.

His poetry beautifully blended tradition, resistance, pain, and the emotions of the common people, raising awareness about various social issues within Punjabi society.

Tajmal Kaleem played a leading role in promoting the Punjabi language and advocating for social justice.

His books, including Barfan Heeth Tandur (1996), Vehre Da Rakh (2010), Haan Di Sooli (2012), and Chekda Manzar (2017), earned widespread acclaim not only in literary circles but also inspired the younger generation to think critically and become more conscious.

Ustad Tajmal Kaleem was deeply respected and loved not only in Pakistan but also among Punjabis and Sikh communities worldwide.

His poetry will remain a lasting source of light, keeping the Punjabi language and culture alive for generations to come.

دن تے گن میں مر جانا ای
تیرے بن میں مر جانا ای

ਦਿਨ ਤੇ ਗਿਣ ਮੈਂ ਮਰ ਜਾਣਾ ਈ
ਤੇਰੇ ਬਿਨ ਮੈਂ ਮਰ ਜਾਣਾ ਈ

One of the most prominent voices in Punjabi poetry, Tajammul Kaleem, has passed away, leaving us in the same condition in which the Punjabi language itself exists in Pakistan:… pic.twitter.com/m5GmhUapBW
— Vekh Punjab (@vekhPunjab) May 22, 2025

انا للّٰہ وانا الیہ راجعون
Tajammul Kaleem has breathed his last today at the age 65. Hailing from Chunian, Punjab, he was a trailblazer in Punjabi poetry. pic.twitter.com/YmPDmiSUDC
— punnu - پُنّوں (@punnu__khan) May 22, 2025

بدلاں وانگ نیں گجدے بندے
وسّن کِسراں اج دے بندے

تُوں جے پلُّو کیتا ہُندا
کندھاں وِچ نہ وجدے بندے

ربّا تینوں تھوڑ اے کیہڑی
تیتھوں وی نئیں رجدے بندے

قسمے منزل مل جانی سی
اک پاسے جے بھجدے بندے

دوہاں صدیاں تیکر جینا
چج دے شعر تے چج دے بندے

*مرحوم* تجمل کلیم#RIP #TajammulKaleem pic.twitter.com/3eAnOuP6ip
— Hammad (@01Hammad) May 23, 2025