Balwant Gargi
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Summary
Balwant Gargi was born on December 4, 1916[1], in Bathinda[2]. He died on April 22, 2003[3], in Mumbai[4]. He worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], theatrical director[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: April 21, 2003[10]
- Country of citizenship: India[11], British Raj[12], Dominion of India[13]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[14], prose[15], short story[16], drama[17], directing[18]
- Employer: Harvard University[19], University of Washington[20], Vassar College[21]
- Educated at: Government College University[22], Forman Christian College[23]
- Notable work: Rangmanch[24]
- Award received: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[25], Sahitya Akademi Award[26], Padma Shri in literature and education[27], Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Balwant Gargi[30]
- Given name: Balwant[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Punjabi[32], Hindi[33], English[34]
- Name in native language: ਬਲਵੰਤ ਗਾਰਗੀ[35]
- Writing language: Punjabi[36]
Why It Matters
Balwant Gargi is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Balwant Gargi born?
Balwant Gargi was born in Bathinda[2].
Where did Balwant Gargi die?
Balwant Gargi died in Mumbai[4].
What did Balwant Gargi do for work?
Balwant Gargi worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], theatrical director[7], and film producer[8].
Where did Balwant Gargi go to school?
Balwant Gargi was educated at Government College University[22] and Forman Christian College[23].
What awards did Balwant Gargi receive?
Honors received include Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[25], Sahitya Akademi Award[26], Padma Shri in literature and education[27], and Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi[28].