Narsingh Dev Jamwal
Narsingh Dev Jamwal (Born 1931) is an Indian writer and playwright from Jammu, who has authored 48 books[1], including Sanjhi Dharti Bakhle Mahnu (novel), which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978.[2] He received India's fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri (2019) for his contribution in the field of literature and education.[3]
Life
He was born in 1931 in Bhalwal. After completing his matriculation in 1945 and joined the Jammu & Kashmir Police in 1953.[1] He also holds a master's degree in Dogri from Jammu University.[2]
In 1978, Narsingh Dev was honoured with a Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel in Dogri language, Sanjhi Dharti Bakhle Mahnu. In 2008, he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his contribution to Indian theatre as a playwright.[2]
Plays [2]
- Aan Maryada
- Mandlik, Pinjra
- Kaure Ghutt
- Sarkar
- Devyani
Awards & recognition
- Padma Shri (2019)[3]
- President's Police Medal (1986)[2]
- Sahitya Akademi Award (1978)[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Kashmir valley basks in Padma glory". New Indian Express. January 28, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f "Narsingh Dev Jamwal". Sangeetnatak.gov.in. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ^ a b "List of Padma Awardees 2019" (PDF). Padmaawards.gov.in. Government of India.