Shiv Kumar Batalvi

Punjabi poet (1936–1973)
Person human Q3629539
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Shiv Kumar Batalvi

Summary

Shiv Kumar Batalvi is a human[1]. Born in Barapind[2], he… he was born on July 23, 1936[3]. He died in Pathankot[4]. He died on May 6, 1973[5]. He worked as a poet[6], lyricist[7], songwriter[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,465 views/month, #6,519 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi's place of birth was Barapind[2].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi passed away in Pathankot[4].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi was born on July 23, 1936[3].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi died on May 6, 1973[5].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi held citizenship in India[11].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi held citizenship in British Raj[12].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi held citizenship in Dominion of India[13].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi worked as a poet[6].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi worked as a lyricist[7].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi worked as a writer[9].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi's education included a stint at Panjab University[14].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi was educated at Baring Union Christian College[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Shiv Kumar Batalvi is Loona[16].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi received the Sahitya Akademi Award[17].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi received the Padma Bhushan[18].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi received the Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi[19].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi's religion is recorded as Hinduism[20].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi is recorded as male[21].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • The cause of death was liver cirrhosis[23].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Shiv Kumar Batalvi[24].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Punjabi[26].
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi's writing language is recorded as Punjabi[27].

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Origins and Family

Shiv Kumar Batalvi was born in Barapind[2]. He was born on July 23, 1936[3].

Education

Educated at Panjab University[14], a state public university[28], in India[29], founded in 1882[30], headquartered in Chandigarh[31] and Baring Union Christian College[15], a college[32], in India[33], founded in 1944[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], lyricist[7], songwriter[8], and writer[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Shiv Kumar Batalvi is Loona[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Sahitya Akademi Award[17], a literary award[35], in India[36]; Padma Bhushan[18], a civil decoration[37], in India[38], founded in 1954[39]; and Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi[19], a literary award[40], in India[41].

Personal Life

Shiv Kumar Batalvi's religion is recorded as Hinduism[20].

Death and Burial

Shiv Kumar Batalvi died on May 6, 1973[5]. He passed away in Pathankot[4]. The cause of death was liver cirrhosis[23].

Why It Matters

Shiv Kumar Batalvi ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,465 views/month, #6,519 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Shiv Kumar Batalvi born?

Born in Barapind[2], Shiv Kumar Batalvi…

Where did Shiv Kumar Batalvi die?

Shiv Kumar Batalvi died in Pathankot[4].

What did Shiv Kumar Batalvi do for work?

Shiv Kumar Batalvi worked as poet[6], lyricist[7], songwriter[8], and writer[9].

Where did Shiv Kumar Batalvi go to school?

Shiv Kumar Batalvi was educated at Panjab University[14] and Baring Union Christian College[15].

What awards did Shiv Kumar Batalvi receive?

Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award[17], Padma Bhushan[18], and Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi[19].

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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1h ago · Kuldeepburjbhalaike · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Sahitya Akademi Award, Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi
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  2. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Loona
    Writing language Punjabi
    Country of citizenship India, British Raj, Dominion of India
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