Kewal Dheer
Dr. Kewal Dheer is a noted novelist, columnist and short story writer. His literary production is vast and varied. This prominent writer has written his most important works in Urdu and Hindi, and he has also translated his works into English and Punjabi. He has so many things rolled in one. The abundance and variety of his work is a sum of short stories, novels, plays, TV serials, Tele films, documentaries, travelogues and columns. His literary life has extended over five decades. ‘Dharti Ro Padi’ happens to be his first short story collection which was published in 1957, when he was merely nineteen. He has published books on literature, health, medicine, psychology and criticism. Apart from these there are also his travels and lectures in Asia, USA, Canada and Europe. His sincere belief in peace making and global brotherhood is expressed profusely and eloquently in vast areas of his writings. His writing works always leave the message of global peace and brotherhood. His fame has crossed the national boundaries and he enjoys popularity in alien lands. Incessant awards and honours conferred upon him are tangible evidence of his contribution to literature, secularism, global peace and mutual brotherhood.
