Shiv Kumar Batalvi
Punjabi poet (1936–1973)
Shiv Kumar Batalvi was born on July 23, 1936 in Barapind and died on May 6, 1973 in Pathankot, aged 36. Recorded occupations: poet, lyricist, songwriter and writer. Country of citizenship: India, British Raj and Dominion of India. Notable works include “Loona”. Educated at Panjab University and Baring Union Christian College. Honours include Sahitya Akademi Award, Padma Bhushan and Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi.
- Born
- July 23, 1936 · Barapind
- Died
- May 6, 1973 · Pathankot
- Age at death
- 36
- Citizenship
- India, British Raj, Dominion of India
- Occupations
- poet, lyricist, songwriter, writer
- Notable works
- Loona
- Education
- Panjab University, Baring Union Christian College
- Honours
- Sahitya Akademi Award, Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi
- Wikipedia editions
- 11 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
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