Tributes
Words from those who knew him best — family, colleagues, scholars and grandchildren who carry his torch forward.
Vali Ram Vallabh is that unique figure of Sindhi literature who did his exceptional share of work in complete silence and left indelible marks of his name in Sindhi literature.
— Saeed Mangi, Colleague at Institute of Sindhology
Dr. Kamleshwer Lohana
"A Personality Devoted to Sindhi Language and Literature"
"Baba was a teacher, guide, and friend to me — the first time I saw a book, it was in his hands. His physical presence may be gone, but his words, translations, and the tradition he created will keep him alive in the hearts of Sindhi people forever."
— Rozana Kawish, Hyderabad — 29 October 2025
Dr. Chandi Ram Shahani
"A Personality of Courage and Determination"
"The people of the literary world, especially Sindhi readers, will not be able to forget Saeen Vali Ram Vallabh's literary endeavors for centuries to come. He spent his 82 years of life in literary and social service in a most glorious and dignified manner."
— Imrata Magazine, Issue 134, November 2023
Saeed Mangi
"A Unique and Exemplary Writer of Sindhi Literature"
"Vali Ram Vallabh is that unique figure of Sindhi literature who did his exceptional share of work in complete silence and left indelible marks of his name in Sindhi literature. He was a language expert — every book he touched became better."
— Imrata Magazine, Issue 134, November 2023
Dr. Ranomal Pryans
"Tribute Poem"
"Vali Ram Vallabh — not only a man but a humble human. A passionate person. Wise and saint. Not only a writer but an intellectual scholar. A literary laureate. An articulator. Kind and caring, generously adoring. Remain alive in hearts of millions."
— Memorial Book — Vali Ram Vallabh Jo Wachoro
Rahul Chhabria
"For Nanu"
"He inspired me to read, learn and observe but he also showed me my city and our adventures shaped me into who I am. I will cherish those memories and they will go everywhere with me. Every time I share a story about nanu it will be with a smile and the memory of adventures shared, stories told and a nice, hearty laugh."
— Memorial Book — Vali Ram Vallabh Jo Wachoro
Sameer Rai Chhabria
"For Nanu"
"Every trip into nanu's home was also a trip into the vast unknowns of his library. I feel as though I have been passed a bright torch that it is up to me to carry through the next phase and pass on in my own time. Together we will carry his light with us."
— Memorial Book — Vali Ram Vallabh Jo Wachoro
Tributes in Sindhi
Tributes by Dr. Chandi Ram Shahani and Saeed Mangi were originally written in Sindhi and published in Imrata Magazine, Issue 134, November 2023 — a special tribute issue dedicated to Vali Ram Vallabh.
ادب جي دنيا جا ماڻهو، خاص ڪري سنڌي پڙهندڙ، سائين ولي رام ولڀ جي انهيءَ ادبي پورهئي کي صدين تائين وساري نه سگهندا.
"The people of the literary world, especially Sindhi readers, will not be able to forget Saeen Vali Ram Vallabh's literary endeavors for centuries to come." — Dr. Chandi Ram Shahani
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