Books authored by Jaswant Singh Kanwal

Jaswant Singh Kanwal


It is well known that Jaswant Singh Kanwal contributed to Punjabi literature. His 1985 novel "Akhan Waris Shah Nu" won the Sahitya Akademi Award, one of several important honours he has received. Additionally, he has received the Shiromani Sahitkar Award and the Punjabi Sahit Rattan Award.


Novels like "Maarey Hue Kaam" (The Dead Work), "Sanghataan" (The Conspiracy), "Taushali De Shishay" (The Broken Mirror), and "Akhan Waris Shah Nu" (Addressing Waris Shah) are just a few of his well-known creations. These books examine issues including caste prejudice, societal injustice, and the decline of cultural values in modern society.