Khushwant Singh – Leading by example!
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Let us read today about a remarkable Indian – Khushwant Singh (2 February 1915 – 20 March 2014). Born in Hadali, Punjab (now part of Pakistan) as Khushal Singh, he was a lawyer by profession.
People thought Khushwant Singh was a strong supporter of democracy in India and a loud advocate for better relations between India and Pakistan. Even though he is no longer alive, his writings still inspire people.
Fun facts about Khushwant Singh!
- Kushwant Singh wore many hats in his life – he was also an author, lawyer, diplomat, journalist and politician.
- Khushwant Singh is best known for the books he has written. His writings showed that he was a secular person who didn’t favour any one religion over another.
- He was also known for his wit, humour, and sarcasm.
- Train to Pakistan, which he wrote in 1956, is his best-known book (made into a film in 1998). This book is based on what he saw and felt during the Partition of India in 1947.
- The Good, the Bad, and the Ridiculous, Truth, Love, and a Little Malice, Declaring Love in Four Languages, and more are some of Khushwant Singh’s other books.
- In 2007, he got the Padma Vibhushan, which is India’s second-highest civilian award.
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