Gurdial Singh

Indian writer & novelist (1933–2016)
Person human Q5619923
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Summary

Gurdial Singh is a human[1]. His place of birth was Jaitu[2]. He was born on January 10, 1933[3]. He died in Bathinda[4]. He died on August 16, 2016[5]. He worked as a writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], and short story writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (350 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gurdial Singh was born in Jaitu[2].
  • Gurdial Singh died in Bathinda[4].
  • Gurdial Singh was born on January 10, 1933[3].
  • Gurdial Singh died on August 16, 2016[5].
  • Gurdial Singh held citizenship in India[11].
  • Gurdial Singh held citizenship in British Raj[12].
  • Gurdial Singh held citizenship in Dominion of India[13].
  • Gurdial Singh worked as a writer[6].
  • Gurdial Singh's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Gurdial Singh worked as a novelist[8].
  • Gurdial Singh worked as a short story writer[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Gurdial Singh is Adh Chanani Raat[14].
  • Gurdial Singh received the Sahitya Akademi Award[15].
  • Gurdial Singh received the Jnanpith Award[16].
  • Gurdial Singh received the Padma Shri in literature and education[17].
  • Gurdial Singh is recorded as male[18].
  • Gurdial Singh's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Gurdial Singh's family name is recorded as Singh[20].
  • Gurdial Singh's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Punjabi[21].
  • Gurdial Singh's name in native language is recorded as குர்தியால் சிங்[22].
  • Gurdial Singh's writing language is recorded as Punjabi[23].

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Origins and Family

Gurdial Singh was born in Jaitu[2]. He was born on January 10, 1933[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], and short story writer[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gurdial Singh is Adh Chanani Raat[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Sahitya Akademi Award[15], a literary award[24], in India[25]; Jnanpith Award[16], an award[26], in India[27], founded in 1961[28]; and Padma Shri in literature and education[17].

Death and Burial

Gurdial Singh died on August 16, 2016[5]. He died in Bathinda[4].

Why It Matters

Gurdial Singh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (350 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Gurdial Singh born?

Born in Jaitu[2].

Where did Gurdial Singh die?

Gurdial Singh died in Bathinda[4].

What did Gurdial Singh do for work?

Gurdial Singh worked as writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], and short story writer[9].

What awards did Gurdial Singh receive?

Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award[15], Jnanpith Award[16], and Padma Shri in literature and education[17].

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  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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