Gurdev Singh Rupana (13 April 1936 - 5 December 2021) was a Punjabi short story writer. He won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2020[1] and was a finalist for the Dhahan Prize in 2019 for his short story collection Aam Khaas.[2]
Gurdev Singh Rupana | |
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| Born | 13 April 1936 Rupana, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab |
| Died | 5 December 2021 (aged 85) Rupana, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab |
| Occupation | author |
| Language | Punjabi |
| Period | ਭਾਰਤ ਦੀ ਆਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ - 2021 |
| Genre | ਕਹਾਣੀ |
| Subject | ਸਮਾਜਕ |
| Literary movement | ਸਮਾਜਵਾਦ |
Biography
editRupana did his post graduation in Punjabi literature from the Delhi University. He started his career as a schoolteacher in Delhi.[3]
He went on to do PhD about the life and works of Punjabi poet Qadir Yar.[4]
He died at the age of 85 at native village Rupana of Sri Muktsar Sahib district. He is survived by his wife Gurmail Kaur and two sons; Nempal Singh and Preetpal Singh Rupana.[3]
References
edit- ^ "..:: SAHITYA : Akademi Awards ::." sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ "2019 Winners Archives". The Dhahan Prize For Punjabi Literature. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ a b "Punjabi short-story writer Rupana dies". Hindustan Times. 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ "Master storyteller Gurdev Singh Rupana dies at 85". The Tribune. 7 December 2021.