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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. A prominent figure in Punjabi literature , she is the recipient of the 1956 Sahitya Akademi Award .
Aug 4, 2018 · Learn about Amrita Pritam, the first eminent female Punjabi writer, novelist and poet of the 20th century. Explore her childhood, partition, feminist works, autobiographies, and awards.
Pritam, who wrote in Punjabi and Hindi, was a bold and courageous woman who lived life on her own terms unlike the more subjugated women of her time. A prolific writer, she produced over 100 books including poetry collections, fictions, biographies and essays.
Learn about Amrita Pritam, a Punjabi poet and novelist who wrote about the Partition of India and Pakistan. Find her poems, biography, awards, and translations.
Aug 31, 2023 · Much before one actually sits down to read her, the image of Amrita Pritam that emerges in the mind’s eye is of a woman who made difficult and progressive life choices; a...
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Aug 31, 2019 · Unapologetically bold and expressive, both in her writings and personal life, Amrit Kaur alias Amrita Pritam born in Gujranwala of Pakistan on August 31, 1919 was all that a woman wasn't allowed or accepted to be in her times — a fierce writer, a passionate lover and a born rebel.
Oct 31, 2005 · Amrita Pritam (Punjabi: ਅਮ੍ਰਿਤਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ, امرتا پریتم ) was considered the first prominent woman Punjabi poet, novelist, and essayist.
