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{{Infobox writer<br />
| name = Lakhmi Chand<br />
| birth_place = Janti Kalan, [[Sonipat]], [[Haryana]]<br />
| occupation = {{hlist|Author|poet}}<br />
| language = [[Haryanvi]] language<br />
| nationality = Indian<br />
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'''Lakhmi Chand''', (1903–1945) also known as '''Suryakavi Pandit Lakhmi Chand''', was an Indian poet of [[Haryanvi]] language. He was given the title 'Pandit'. He was also known as the [[Kalidas]] of [[Haryana]]. He has been accorded the honor of the 'Surya Har' of [[Music of Haryana|Haryanvi music]] genre Raagni and [[Saang]]. He is popularly referred to as 'Dada Lakhmi Chand'. His work is filled with songs containing messages on moral values, which earned him respect in all corners of Haryana.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080530/haryana.htm#7 |title= Saang fest gets off to majestic start |last1=Sharma |first1=S D |date= 30 May 2008|newspaper= The Tribune India|accessdate=26 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110201/harplus.htm#17 |title= Pandit Lakhmi Chand remembered |last1= Malik |first1= B S|date = 21 January 2011|newspaper= The Tribune India|accessdate=26 November 2013}}</ref><br />
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Recently, the movie ''Dada Lakhmi'' which portrays the life story of Pandit Lakhmi Chand was released. It was directed by [[Yashpal Sharma (actor)|Yashpal Sharma]].<br />
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==Early life==<br />
"Lakhmi Chand was born in Janti Kalan(in 1903), a village in the Sonepat district of Haryana, to a family of [[Gaur Brahmins|Gaur Brahmin]] farmers. He was determined to pursue a career in the arts despite opposition from his family. While he was not formally educated, he is widely considered one of the greatest poets in the Haryanvi language. His main disciples were Pandit Mangeram Susana and Mehar Singh Barona.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-05-24 |title=Life story of famous ragini singer Dada Lakhmi wins accolades at Haryana int'l film fest |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/life-story-of-famous-ragini-singer-dada-lakhmi-wins-accolades-at-haryana-int-l-film-fest-101653347477310.html |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=भारती |first=Kanwal bharti कंवल |date=2023-02-20 |title=हरियाणवी समाज के प्रदूषक लोक कवि लखमी चंद |url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2023/02/literature-haryanvi-folk-lakhmi-chand/ |access-date=2023-10-27 |website=Forward Press |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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He would sing stories with moral messages in his 'Raagni' performances, and often used skits called [[Saang]] to convey messages about living a good life. His widely popular work, 'Lakhmichand Ka Brahmgyaan,' has been performed by many Haryanvi artists since his death. Through his performances, he entertained and educated people in their native language.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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==Writings==<br />
His writings have marked influence on contemporary culture and the society of Haryana. Annually, Haryana Kala Parishad confers Pandit Lakhmi Chand Award to people for their contributions to Haryanvi literature. <br />
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Pandit Lakhmi Chand made the following Saangs: <br />
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1) [[Raja Harishchander]]<br />
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2) [[Shahi Lakadhara]]<br />
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3) [[Jyani Chor]]<br />
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4) [[Seth Tarachand]]<br />
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5) [[Satyewan Savitri]]<br />
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6) [[Heer Ranjha]]<br />
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7) [[Chap Singh Somwati]]<br />
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8) [[Raja Gopichand]]<br />
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9) [[Bhup Puranjan]]<br />
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10) [[Meera Bai]]<br />
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11) [[Bhagat Puranmal]]<br />
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12) [[Hiramal Jamal]]<br />
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13) [[Raghubir Dharamkaur]]<br />
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14) [[Chaanderkiran]]<br />
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[[Category:Folk artists from Haryana]]<br />
[[Category:Poets from Haryana]]<br />
[[Category:20th-century Indian poets]]<br />
[[Category:Indian male poets]]<br />
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