Gurdial Singh
Gurdial Singh (1933–2016) was an Indian writer, screenwriter and novelist.
Also recorded as Gurdial Singh Rahi
Gurdial Singh
- Born
- 1933 · Jaitu
- Died
- 2016 · Bathinda
- Nationality
- India · British Raj · Dominion of India
- Occupation
- writer · screenwriter · novelist
- Known for
- Adh Chanani Raat
- Honours
- Sahitya Akademi Award · Jnanpith Award · Padma Shri in literature and education
- Languages
- Punjabi
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Biography
Born at Jaitu in 1933, died in Bathinda in 2016.
The recorded working language is Punjabi.
Works named in the authority record are Adh Chanani Raat.
Distinctions recorded are Sahitya Akademi Award, Jnanpith Award and Padma Shri in literature and education.
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Jaitu
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Bathinda
Death place
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