Amrita Pritam – Works, Awards, Quotes

Amrita Pritam was an Indian Novelist, essayist and a renowned Punjabi language poet. She was born on 31st August, 1919 and died on 31st October, 2005. She was 86 years old when she breathed her last. She won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1956.

Amrita Pritam’s Works :

Novels by Amrita Pritam :

• Pinjar
• Kore Kagaz
• Unchas Din
• Dharti Sagar aur Seepiyan
• Rang Ka Patta
• Doctor Dev
• Yatri
• Terehwan Suraj
• Dilli ki Galiyan

Famous Poem by Amrita Pritam :

• Aj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu

Autobiographies by Amrita Pritam :

• Kala Gulab (Black Rose)
• Rasidi Ticket (The Revenue Stamp)
• Aksharon Kay Saayee (Shadows of Words)

Short stories by Amrita Pritam :

• Kahaniyan jo Kahaniyan Nahi
• Stench of Kerosene
• Kahaniyon ke Angan Mein

Other works :

• Amrit Lehran (Immortal Waves) (1936)
• Lok Peed (People’s Anguish) (1994)

Awards received by Amrita Pritam :

• Sahitya Akademi Award for her composition “Sunehray” in 1956
• Jnanpith Award (India’s highest literary award) for “Kagaj Te Canvas” (Paper and Canvas) in 1982
• Padma Shri Award (1969)
• Padma Vibhushan Award (2004)
• She received D.Litt. honorary degrees from many universities including Delhi University (1973), Jabalpur University (1973) and Viswa Bharati University (1987).
• She was nominated as a member of Rajya Sabha (1986-1992).
• Vaptsarov Award from the Republic of Bulgaria (1979)
• Degree of Officer dens, Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government (1987)

Amrita Pritam Quotes

1. “My heart is a lonely hunter that hunts on a lonely hill.”- “The Revenue Stamp” (1944)
2. “In the tapestry of life, love is the most vibrant thread.” – “Pinjar” (1950)
3. “My pen is my sword, my words are my shield. – From the poem “The Rare Date Palm” in the collection “Black Rose” (1968)
4. “A poet’s soul resides in the ink that flows from the heart.”- “Sunehade” (1947)
5. “I am a nomad of words, forever searching for the perfect verse.”- “Raseedi Ticket” (1976)
6. “Love is the only fire that can warm the heart and freeze the pain.”- “Pinjar” (1950)
7. “Sometimes silence is the most meaningful conversation.”- “The Skeleton” (1947)
8. “Love is not written on paper, for paper can be erased.” – The Skeleton (1947)
9. “The fragrance of poetry lingers long after the ink has dried.” – The Revenue Stamp (1944)
10. “Words are the only bullets that penetrate the heart.” – Black Rose (1968)
11. “Love is the only flame that can never be extinguished by the winds of time.” – Pinjar (1950)

Who is the first woman to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award ?

Amrita Pritam is the first woman to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award.

When was Amrita Pritam born ?

Amrita Pritam was born on 31st August, 1919 as Amrita Kaur in Gujranwala, Punjab, British India.

Who was Amrita Pritam’s father ?

The name of Amrita Pritam’s father was Kartar Singh Hitkari who was a poet. He was a scholar of the Braj Bhasha language and the editor of a literary journal. He was a preacher of the Sikh faith.

Who was Amrita Pritam’s mother ?

Raj Bibi was the mother of Amrita Pritam. She was a school teacher. She died when Amrita Pritam was 11 years old.

What is the religion of Amrita Pritam?

Amrita Pritam belonged to Sikhism.

When did Amrita Pritam died ?

Amrita Pritam died on 31st October, 2005. She breathed her last at the age of 86.

Which movie is based on Amrita Pritam’s novel?

Pinjar (2003) is an award-winning movie that was directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi. This film was based on a Punjabi novel of the same name, written by Amrita Pritam. It is about the Hindu-Muslim problems during the partition of India.

How did Amrita Pritam died?

Amrita Pritam died in her sleep on 31st October, 2005 at the age of 86 in New Delhi after a prolonged illness.

What is the famous poem of Amrita Pritam in Punjabi?

The famous poem of Amrita Pritam in Punjabi is Aj Aakhaan Waris Shah nu.

Did Amrita Pritam marry Imroz?

No, they lived for four decades without getting married. The writer Uma Trilok writes about their relationship in the book “Amrita-Imroz : A Love Story“.

Is Amrita Pritam still alive?

No, Amrita Pritam is not alive. She died on 31st October, 2005 at the age of 86.