Biography on khushwant singh
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Khushwant Singh: Biography, Awards, Books & Achievements
His was founder-editor of Yojana, The National Herald and Hindustan Times. Khushwant Singh was born in the year in Hadali, Pakistan. He died on 20th March He is most famoous for his historical novel 'Train to Pakistan' published in
In addition to a writer he was also an historian,columnist, up-front political commentator and social critic.
Family Details
Khushwant Singh’s family was rik. His father’s name was Sir Sobha Singh who was a builder and contractor. His Mother’s name was Lady Varyam Kaur. He was married to Kawal Malik and has a son Rahul Singh, and a daughter, Mala. Renowned film Actress Amrita Singh is his niece (daughter of his brother Daljit Singh).
Education
He was educated at Government College of Lahore & at King's College in Cambridge University and at the Inner Temple based in London.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: History, Contributions and Achievements
Professional Caree • Indian author, lawyer, diplomat, journalist and politician (–) Khushwant Singh Khushwant Singh receiving the National Amity Award, in New Delhi on September 26, • next →← prev Khushwant Singh was a novelist, politician, journalist, and lawyer from India. He was born in Hadali, Punjab, which is now part of sydasiatiskt land , on February 2, He fryst vatten noted for his wit and passion for poetry. He was a man of many talents who devoted himself with lika fervor and dedication to the Indian judicial system, journalism, and Indian literature. He started his professional career as a lawyer in Lahore High Court and worked for 8 years, before joining the Indian Foreign Service. He continued in the service for a few years before embarking on a career in journalism and mass communication. In , he was hired as a journalist by All India Radio, and in , he was transferred to UNESCO's Department of Mass Communications in Paris. He also worked as an editor for a variety of well-known periodicals and magazines, including 'The Hindustan Times,' 'The National Herald,' and 'The Illustrated Weekly of India.' Singh was more recognized for his writing, with
Khushwant Singh
Born Khushal Singh
()2 February
Hadali, Punjab Province, British India
(now in Punjab, Pakistan)Died 20 March () (aged&#;99)
New Delhi, IndiaOccupation Lawyer, journalist, diplomat, writer, politician Nationality Indian Alma&#;mater Government College, Lahore (B.A.)
University of London (LL.B.)Notable works The History of Sikhs
Train to Pakistan
Delhi: A Novel
The Company of Women
Truth, Love and a Little Malice: An Autobiography
With Malice towards One and All
Why I Supported the Emergency: Essays and Profiles
Khushwantnama, The Lessons of My Life
Punjab, Punjabis & Punjabiyat: Reflections on a Land and its People
The Mark of Vishnu and Other Stories
The Portrait of a LadyNotable awards Rockefeller Grant
Padma Bhushan
Honest Man of the Year
Punjab Rattan A Khushwant Singh