Romeo and Juliet, Soni and Mahiwal are mere tales compared to the epic love of Amrita Pritam and Inderjeet Imroz. If you cherish true love, their story will surely inspire you.
AMRITA PRITAM
Amrita Pritam was a renowned Punjabi writer and poet. At an early age, she married a businessman with no interest in literature. They had two children, but her husband soon realized he wasn’t suited for an intellectual like Amrita, and they divorced. Despite this, Amrita kept the surname “Pritam” throughout her life out of gentleness.
MEETING IMROZ: THE BEGINNING
Imroz, a struggling painter at the time, met Amrita at All India Radio in Delhi while she was recording her poetry. Consequently, their friendship grew strong, leading them to live together in a rented house in Delhi. Initially, they traveled by bus, but Imroz later bought a scooter for Amrita. Even though he knew about Amrita’s relationship with Sahir, Imroz’s love remained true and selfless. Eventually, they bought a house in Hauz Khas, Delhi, and settled there with Amrita’s children, whom Imroz considered as “our children.”
AN UNCONVENTIONAL LOVE: AMRITA PRITAM AND INDERJEET IMROZ
Their love broke the conventional boundaries of 1950s India and thrived despite societal expectations. In a society that idolized love through Bollywood romances, Amrita and Imroz’s relationship stood out for its unconventional nature. They lived together in Bombay, challenging societal norms and paving the way for modern live-in relationships. Their story is one of destiny and deep connection.
A POETIC FAREWELL: AMRITA PRITAM AND INDERJEET IMROZ
Amrita’s love for Imroz is poignantly captured in a poem she wrote for him at the time of her death:
“I will meet you again
How and where I know not
Perhaps I will become a
Figment for your imagination
And maybe spreading myself
In a mysterious line
On your canvas
I will keep gazing at you.”
CONCLUSION
The story of Amrita Pritam and Imroz remains an enduring tale of true love, transcending the conventional boundaries of their time and leaving an everlasting legacy of devotion and companionship.
