Harjeet Atwal

Harjeet Singh Atwal is a famous Punjabi writer who has written many books in India. He has won two major awards in 1996 and 2004 for his book called "Ret". He is currently working on a book called "Southall" which is about an Indian's daily life in Southall as an immigrant from India, no further details about the novel has been published. He now lives in England, Southall where he is married and has three children. He has written two novels, a poem and six short stories.

Early life

Harjeet Atwal was born in 8th September 1952 and lived in Pharala, a village in the Doaba region in Punjab. He grew up, as well as raising three younger sisters and one younger brother. During his youth, his parents had been extremely supportive of his education, making his the center-point of what would stabilize their family. He attained a Law degree at UP Meeru University, soon after, keeping his career intact until he had moved to England, in 1977.

Writing career

Books written

"Sarad Pairan Di Udeek" - Poetry
"Suka Patta Te Hawa" - Short Story
"Kala Lahu" - Short Story
"Sappan Da Bhar Bartanian" - Short Story
"Kuch Wala Ghar" - Short Story
"Ek Sach Mera Vi" - Short Story
"Focus" - Short Story
"One Way" - Novel
"Ret" - Novel

Awards

Harjeet Atwal has won many awards, but the two major awards were the ones he won in 1996 and 2004.In 1996 he won an award for the "Best Punjabi writer" award in the Jammu Writers Association. In 2004 he won the the awards for " Best British Punjabi writer" in the Punjabi writers association in Nakodar.

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Harjeet Atwal is also an editor in a magazine called "Shabad" (a Punjabi Trimonthly Magazine).