Shakir Shujabadi is a prominent Saraiki-language poet (born 1 January 1955) in Shujabad, a small village near Lodhran , Pakistan.
Career
His first proper Mushaira was held in 1986 and then he was a leading Seraiki language poet at another 'mushaira' in 1991.
2016 was quoted as saying:
"Shakir Shuja Abadi is a renowned name in Saraiki poetry who holds true heart and feelings. Such poets always hold higher place in the society as their poetry depicts true aspects of personal and social life.
He reportedly said to reporters at that event:
"People of different religions and caste love me because of my poetry regardless of the fact whether I profess the same faith or not. I am the voice of all broken souls and express their feelings through my poetry
Selected poetry
Just Work Hard and Reward for that hard work, only God knows what you will get
Light the Lamp Shakir, and let the Wind and God decide its fate
Awards and recognition
Sitara-i-Imtiaz 2023
2 Pride of Performance 2007 and 2017