Amrita Pritam

Indian poet and author; acclaimed for poetry

Amrita Pritam - Indian poet and author; acclaimed for poetry
Born

August 31st, 1919
105 years ago

Died

October 31st, 2005
19 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

India

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Acclaimed as one of the leading poets in the Punjabi language. Began writing at a young age and gained prominence with her poetry collection 'Anwardan'. Became the first woman to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award for her contributions to literature. Her work often explored themes of love, loss, and the female experience, particularly during the partition of India. In 1982, received the Jnanpith Award, recognizing her significant contributions to Indian literature. She also wrote novels and essays, making significant contributions to both Indian literature and feminist discourse.

Received the Sahitya Akademi Award

Won the Jnanpith Award in 1982

Authored 'Anwardan' and other notable works

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