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Amrita Pritam ([əm.mɾɪt̪ɑː pɾiːt̪əm] ⓘ; 31 August 1919 – 31 October 2005) was an Indian novelist, essayist and poet, who wrote in Punjabi and Hindi. [1] A prominent figure in Punjabi literature, she is the recipient of the 1956 Sahitya Akademi Award.
She has written novels and short stories in the Punjabi language on social-realist themes such as the experience of women in relationships and their position in society. [1] She received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1985, [1] the civilian honour of Padma Shri in 2006, [2] and the Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar award in 2019. [3]
Sahib Singh (1892–1977); Sohan Singh Seetal (1909-1998) Poet, Novelist, historian, Authored more than 60 books; Santokh Singh Dhir (1920–2010); Giani Sant Singh Maskeen (1934–2005)
Pinjar (Punjabi: ਪਿੰਜਰ; English/Translation: The Skeleton) is a 1950 Punjabi-language novel written by notable Indian poet and novelist Amrita Pritam.In 2009, Pinjar was translated by Khushwant Singh in English. The novel depicts the conditions and nature of the Indian society during the partition of India in 1947.
Manasi Pradhan (born 1962), novelist, women's rights activist; Amrita Pritam (1919–2005), poet, novelist, essayist, first prominent Punjabi woman poet; Neelkamal Puri (born 1956), Punjabi novelist, short story writer, columnist, educator; Deanne Pandey (born 1968), fitness and lifestyle writer
Sassui Punnhun [a] or Sassi Punnu [b] is a traditional Sindhi, Balochi [1] [2], and Punjabi tragic folktale. Set in Sindh and Makran, the tragedy follows the story of a faithful lover who endures many difficulties while seeking her beloved husband who was separated from her by rivals. [3] It is one of the seven popular tragic romances of Sindh.
Literature portal This category is for women writers (poets, novelists, screenplay writers, playwrights, journalists, etc.) who live or have lived in Punjab, India . See also: Category:Women writers from Punjab, Pakistan
Sahitya Akademi Award for Punjabi Award for contributions to Punjabi literature Awarded for Literary award in India Sponsored by Sahitya Akademi, Government of India Reward(s) ₹ 1 lakh (US$1,200) First awarded 1955 Last awarded 2022 Highlights Total awarded 62 First winner Bhai Vir Singh Most Recent winner Swarnjit Savi Website Official website Part of a series on Sahitya Akademi Awards ...