Explore the legacy of Gurdial Singh Phul, an influential Punjabi dramatist and writer with over 100 books and numerous plays and short stories.
Dive into the rich theatrical world of Harcharan Singh, an acclaimed Punjabi dramatist, honored by Sahitya Akademi. Discover his impactful plays and stories.
Explore the critical works of Jagtar Singh, a celebrated Punjabi and Urdu poet known for his experimental and militant style. Discover his legacy now!
Baba Bohar (The Old Banyan Tree) is a poetic play, a long monologue. A tree personified is in conversation with the children who are playing under it; it starts with the contemporary situation in Punjab and goes back to elaborating its glorious past from the time of the Sikh Gurus upto the period of Independence, and ends with the narration about the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh. The play is important for its relevant symbolism and ample scope for imaginative staging.
Discover Kapur Singh Ghumman's impactful contributions to Punjabi drama and folk literature with plays that resonate in Punjab's theatrical heritage.
Discover Gopal Singh's legacy as a Punjabi poet, journalist, and critic, known for translating Sri Guru Granth Sahib into English. Explore his works and impact.
Dive into Jagjit Singh Guleria's poetic works like Jharnatan & Annsian, continuing a rich mystical tradition. Translator of Sikhism in modern context.
Explore Bawa Prem Singh Hoti's monumental contributions to Sikh history through his detailed biographies and literary works.
Discover Lal Singh's acclaimed travelogues and essays that shaped modern Punjabi prose. Explore Mera Valayati Safar Nama and more!
Narula, Surinder Singh is a technique-conscious novelist, whose Peo putar (Father and the son, 1946) gave a fresh thematic dimension to the Punjabi novel. His literary corpus includes 12 novels, 7 collections of short stories, some collection of poems and few books of literary critcism, both in Punjabi and English. He was born in Amritsar and after graduating from Khalsa College, Amritsar, with three medals to his credit, he joined the State Secretariat in 1938; but after doing his M.A. in English (1942), he joined as a Lecturer at the local Khalsa College. Afterwards, he was at Rawalpindi (Khalsa College) for a short period, and then after joining Government Service he was posted at different other colleges.
