| 1. Amrita Pritam, a fearless Indian writer, expressed her creativity through novels and poetry in Punjabi and Hindi. |
| 2. She made history by being the first female to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi literature. |
| 3. The novel 'Pinjar' was transformed into a movie in 2003, showcasing Pritam's powerful storytelling. |
| 4. With a vast repertoire of work, she authored more than 100 books spanning poetry, fiction, and essays across different themes and styles. |
| 5. Her mother died when she was 11 years old. |
| 6. She lived with her partner Imroz for over 50 years. |
| 7. She was a member of the Rajya Sabha. |
| 8. She edited the Punjabi literary magazine Nagmani for 33 years with Imroz. |
| 9. She published her first poetry collection Amrit Lehran at age 13. |
| 10. Her famous poem Ajj Aakhan Waris Shah Nu addressed the trauma of the Partition of India. |
