Balraj Komal (1928-2013) was an Indian poet and writer of Urdu literature. The Government of India honored Komal in 2011, with the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri.[1]
Balraj Komal | |
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Born | 25 September 1928 India |
Died | 2013 |
Occupation | Poet, writer |
Spouse(s) | Gargi Komal |
Awards | Padma Shri Sahitya Akademi Award Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy Award |
Balraj Komal, born in 1928, was a freelance writer post his retirement from the Delhi Administration as an Education officer.[2] He was a former member of Delhi Urdu Akademi and the advisory board of Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.[2] He has credited with several publications composed of poems, short stories and critical studies and Meri Nazmen, Parindon Bhara Aasman, Rishta-e-Dil, Agala Waraq, Ankhen Aur Paon, and Adab ki Talas are some hid known works.[2][3]
A recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1985,[3] Balraj Komal has also won Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy Award twice(1971 and 1982) and has also received the Senior Fellowship from the Government of India.[2] In 2011, the Government of India honored Komal again by including him in the Republic Day honours list for Padma Award.[1]
Balraj Komal died in 2013 at the age of 85.[3]
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1991-2009 |
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