Priya Malik’s poetry is all heart and nostalgia. Her viral piece, ‘2024 Mein 1999,’ made millennials teary-eyed with its simple yet powerful words. The poem’s longing for old-school love and simpler times instantly connected with audiences.
At the Sacred Amritsar festival, she mesmerized fans again. This time, her poem ‘Ishq Hai, Ishq Hai, Ishq Hai’ paid tribute to Amrita Pritam’s eternal love. Priya admitted being deeply influenced by the legendary poet, whose works she first discovered in Australia.
Surprisingly, despite studying Hindi literature, Priya didn’t know Pritam’s work until 2015. She believes poetry today has evolved—social media helped her get recognition first, and now her books will soon follow.
Critics question the lack of classic structure in spoken-word poetry, but Priya stands firm. For her, poetry is about connection, not form. ‘2024 Mein 1999’ was just an Instagram caption before it became an anthem of shared emotion.
Her connection to Amritsar runs deeper than poetry. With family roots in Lahore, Priya often hears stories of the city her ancestors left behind during Partition. Visiting Amritsar brings her a step closer to that history.
With a desire to one day visit Lahore, Priya keeps her poetry personal and powerful. Whether through nostalgia or love, her words continue to move audiences everywhere.