Nanak Singh: The Father of the Punjabi Novel
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Father of the Punjabi Novel |
| Name | Nanak Singh |
| Birth | July 4, 1897, in Jhelum (now in Pakistan) |
| Original Name | Hans Raj |
| Early Life | Came from a poor Hindu family, converted to Sikhism, self-taught writer |
| Key Work | Over 50 books, including novels, short stories, and plays |
| Famous Novels | Chitta Lahu, Pavittar Papi, Ik Mian Do Talwaran, Adh Khidya Phul, Khoon De Sohile |
| Contributions | Introduced modern themes, social issues, and freedom struggle in Punjabi literature |
| Notable Influence | Shifted Punjabi literature from religious texts to modern storytelling |
| Role in Freedom Movement | Inspired by Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, wrote Khomeini Visayans, arrested for supporting independence |
| Awards | Punjab's highest literacy award (1960), Sahitya Akademi Award (1962) |
| Bollywood Adaptation | Pavittar Papi made into a movie in 1970 |
| Legacy | Honored with a postal stamp (1998), centenary celebrated in 1997, works remain popular |
| Death | December 28, 1971 |