Waris Shah

Waris Shah (}} ; 1722 1798) was an 18th-century Punjabi Sufi poet of the Chishti order, known popularly for his contribution to Punjabi literature.He is also known as 'Shakespeare of Punjab'.

He is primarily known as the author of ''Heer Ranjha'' love poem. It's about one of the most popular tragic romances of the Punjab. Traditionally, this love poem is recited in bhairavi raga and continues to be done even today. Provided by Wikipedia