Dada Lakhmi Chand, known as Pandit Lakhmi Chand, was an Indian poet of Haryanvi language.
10 Facts About Lakhmi Chand
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Lakhmi Chand has been accorded the honor of the 'Surya Har' of Haryanvi music genre Raagni and Saang.
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Lakhmi Chand is popularly referred to as 'Dada Lakhmi Chand' out of respect.
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Lakhmi Chand's work is filled with songs containing messages on moral values, which earned him respect in all corners of Haryana and was called ahead of his time.
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Lakhmi Chand was born in Janti Kalan in a Gaur Brahmin family, a village located in Sonepat district of Haryana.
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Lakhmi Chand had to resist his family's opposition to enter the field of art.
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Lakhmi Chand is usually considered as illiterate yet a great of poet of Haryanvi language.
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Lakhmi Chand used to sing various stories with great morals in his 'Raagni' and basically gave a message to live a good lifestyle through skits called Saang.
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Lakhmi Chand used to entertain people through his acts Saang in the native language.
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Lakhmi Chand's writings have a marked influence on contemporary culture and society of Haryana.