| Names |
KARTAR SINGH DUGGAL |
| Date of
Birth |
March 01, 1917 |
| Date of
Death |
January 26, 2012 |
| Identity |
Indian writer who
wrote in Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, and English. |
|
Date-wise Events / Works |
- 1988: He was honoured with
PADMA BHUSHAN Award by the Govt of India.
- 1989: Bhai Vir Singh Award
presented by the Vice-President of India for outstanding
literary contribution.
- 1993: Praman Patra
presented by the Chief Minister of Punjab for outstanding
contribution to Punjabi literature.
- 1998: Sahir Award by Adeeb
International (Sahir Cultural Academy) Ludhiana, India.
- 2007: He was awarded the
Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, the highest honour given by
Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters.
|
| Special
Achievements / Events |
- His works include short stories, novels, dramas and
plays.
- His works have been translated into Indian and foreign
languages.
- He has served as Director, All India Radio.
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