Mera Pakistani Safarnama

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Mera Pakistani Safarnama
Author Balraj Sahni
CountryIndia
Language Punjabi
SubjectA tour through Pakistan
Genre Travelogue
Publication date
1960 (1960)
Media typePrint

Mera Pakistani Safarnama [1] is a travelogue written in Punjabi by Indian actor Balraj Sahni. [1] [2] [3] The book describes his 1960 journey through Pakistan. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Mera Pakistani Safarnama. OL   13739912M.
  2. 1 2 "ਬਲਰਾਜ ਸਾਹਨੀ ਬਿਖੜੇ ਪੈਂਡੇ ਦਾ ਹਮਸਫ਼ਰ". Punjabi Tribune. May 5, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  3. Sahni, Balraj (1974). Mera Pakistani Safarnama . Retrieved July 28, 2013.