Narsingh Dev Jamwal
Narsingh Dev Jamwal (Born 1931) is an Indian writer and playwright from Jammu,[1] who has authored 48 books,[2] including Sanjhi Dharti Bakhle Mahnu (novel), which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978.[3] He received India's fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri (2019) for his contribution in the field of literature and education.[4]
Narsingh Dev Jamwal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1931 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Notable awards | Padma Shri (2019) Sahitya Akademi Award |
Life
He was born in 1931 in Bhalwal. Jamwal completed his matriculation in 1945. He joined the Jammu & Kashmir Police in 1953.[2] He also holds a master's degree in Dogri from Jammu University.[3]
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.[3][5]
Awards & recognition
- Padma Shri (2019)[4]
- President's Police Medal (1986)[3]
- Sahitya Akademi Award (1978)[3]
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2008)[3]
See also
References
- "Votary of Dogri Theatre". Daily Excelsior. 20 September 2015.
- "Kashmir valley basks in Padma glory". New Indian Express. 28 January 2019.
- "Narsingh Dev Jamwal". Sangeetnatak.gov.in. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
- "List of Padma Awardees 2019" (PDF). Padmaawards.gov.in. Government of India.
- "N D Jamwal to get Sangeet Natak Akademi Award". Greater Kashmir. 12 January 2009.