The many Heers of Punjab: Harleen Singh’s archive of resistance, resilience and remembering

Harleen Singh's 'The Lost Heer' unveils the silenced narratives of women from colonial Punjab, challenging male-centric histories amid Indo-Pak tensions. Inspired by his grandmother's stories and Partition Archive interviews, Singh highlights women's resilience and agency, reclaiming figures like Heer as symbols of defiance. The book aims to foster empathy and connection across borders through shared histories.Original Article