Punjabi lyricist Nimma Loharka, one of the most influential writers in the Punjabi music industry, has passed away at 48. According to PTC News, he had been unwell for several days. His last rites will take place in his home village. The news has left the Punjabi music world in deep sorrow.
Who was Nimma Loharka?
Nimma was born as Nirmal Singh on March 24, 1977, in Loharka village near Amritsar. He came from a farming family but went on to write over 500 songs and helped shape the careers of more than 150 singers, including big names like Diljit Dosanjh, Amrinder Gill, Malkit Singh, Ravinder Grewal, Feroz Khan, Nachhatar Gill, Harbhajan Shera, and Inderjit Nikku. He wrote popular tracks such as Diljit’s “Gidha” and “Daka”.
His emotional lines like “Dil ditta nai si thokran lawan vaste” and “Ki samjawan ehna nain kamleyan nu,” made him widely respected. He is survived by his son, who also writes songs.
Nimma’s interest in writing began in 4th grade, inspired by his grandfather’s love for Punjabi stories. He had no formal training but wrote his first well known song, “Nankane Vall Jande Rahiyo,” for a school play in Class 10. Its success encouraged him to pursue music.
In 1994, he moved to Ludhiana to learn music and later spent time in Bharowal, the village of folk singer Didar Sandhu. This helped him polish his skills. During this period, he took on the name Nimma Loharka “Nimma” from his childhood nickname and “Loharka” as a tribute to his village.
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