Occupation writer, poet Died April 3, 1980, Amritsar Role Writer | Name Giani Singh Nationality Indian | |
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Born Dhanwant Singh Sital
12 July 1912
gujranwala, British India (now in Punjab, Pakistan) ( 1912-07-12 ) | ||
Giani Dhanwant Singh Sital (12 July 1912 - 3 April 1980) was a Punjabi writer who contributed enormously to Punjabi literature through his poetry, Punjabi children books, songs and other extraordinary work. He has authored over 300 books, several songs and innumerable articles and earned several accolades and awards for the same including 2 Sahitya Academy Awards. He was a pioneer who brought colorful printed books to the Punjabi literature in the form of Punjabi children poetry and stories.
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