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Famous Personalities Of India,Punjabi LiteratureAjeet CourAjeet Cour (b. 1934) is a reputed fiction writer who has nine collections of short stories and two novels to her credit. moreAmrita PritamAmrita Pritam (b. 1917) is one of the most celebrated poets of Punjabi literature. (1970). more
Bhai Vir SinghBhai Vir Singh (1872-1957) is considered as the Father of modern Punjabi poetry. moreDalip Kaur TiwanaDalip Kaur Tiwana (b. 1935) is a prominent novelist of contemporary Punjabi literature. Her works focus on the plight of the oppressed woman and the lowly position society accords to her. moreGurdial SinghGurdial Singh (b. 1933) is a prolific writer in Punjabi. His first novel, Marhi Da Diva is considered as a work of great literary merit. moreGuru Gobind SinghGuru Gobind Singh (17th century) was prolific writer and a poet. He compiled the final version of the Adi Granth. moreKartar Singh DuggalKartar Singh Duggal (b. 1917) is a brilliant Punjabi writer who has penned several novels, short stories, plays and poems. moreMohan Singh 'Mahir'Mohan Singh 'Mahir' (1905-1978) is considered as the greatest Punjabi poet of recent times, who is credited with introducing modernism in Punjabi poetry. moreNanak SinghNanak Singh (1897-1971) has been called the Father of the Punjabi novel. He was the pioneer of secular fiction in Punjabi. moreShiv Kumar BatalviShiv Kumar Batalvi (1936-73) is called the Keats of Punjabi poetry. His great play in verse, Loona (1965), won him the Sahitya Akademi Award. moreWaris ShahWaris Shah (c. 1736-1790)'s verse is a treasurehouse of Punjabi phrases, idioms and sayings. His Heer Ranjha is considered as a masterpiece in Punjabi literature. more |
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