Kulwant Singh Virk

Kulwant Singh Virk (20 May 1921 – 24 December 1987) was an Indian-born author who wrote mostly in Punjabi but also extensively in English.

Kulwant Singh Virk was born on 20 May 1921 in the village of Phullarwan, Sheikhupura district, Punjab Province, British India.

In 1958 he won his first award for his short story compilation titled Dudh Da Chhappar (A Pond of Milk).

He won the national Sahitya Academy Award in 1968 for his short story compilation Nave Lok (New Folks).

[citation needed] A Farewell to Arms (Ernest Hemingway) Many of Virk's stories have been translated into Indian and foreign languages.