Quick Info
| Profession | Novelist, Poet |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 31/08/1919 |
| Age | 106 years |
| Birthplace | Gujranwala |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Amrit Kaur |
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| Famous for | Writing Punjabi and Hindi poets and novels |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm (5’ 5”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 31/08/1919 |
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| Birthplace | Gujranwala, Punjab, British India |
| Religious Views | Atheist |
| Ethnicity | Sikh |
| Death Date | 31/10/2005 |
| Place of Death | Delhi, India |
| Death Cause | Coma after a fall |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Divorced | ||||||||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 1936 | ||||||||||||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 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. |