Sassui Punnhun
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Painting of Sassi Punnu on camel back, by Prabhu, Punjab Hills, ca.1780 | |
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| Name | Sassui Punnhun |
| Country | Pakistan • India |
| Region | Sindh • Punjab • Balochistan |
| This article is part of the series |
| Punjabi folklore ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਲੋਕਧਾਰਾ • پنجابی لوک ریت |
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| Punjab portal |
| This article is part of the series |
| Sindhi folklore لوڪ ڪهاڻيون |
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| Sindh portal |
Sassui Punnhun or Sassi Punnu is a traditional Sindhi, Balochi, and Punjabi tragic folktale. Set in Sindh and Makran, the tragedy follows the story of a faithful lover who endures many difficulties while seeking her beloved husband who was separated from her by rivals.
It is one of the seven popular tragic romances of Sindh. The other six are Umar Marvi, Momal Rano, Sohni Mehar, Lilan Chanesar, Sorath Rai Diyach, and Noori Jam Tamachi. In Punjab, it is among four of the most popular romances. The other three are Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal and Mirza Sahiban.