Who among the following is the author of famous Punjabi novel Pinjar?

Correct option is B

Amrita Pritam is the author of the Punjabi novel Pinjar. The novel explores the partition of India and its impact on women, focusing on themes of violence, identity, and survival. It is considered a classic in Punjabi literature.

Information Booster:

1. Pinjar was adapted into a critically acclaimed Bollywood movie in 2003.
2. The protagonist, Puro, symbolizes the struggles of women during Partition.
3. Amrita Pritam was the first woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award.
4. Her works often revolved around social justice and gender equality.
5. Pinjar highlights the communal violence and displacement caused by Partition.
6. The novel has been translated into several languages worldwide.
7. Amrita Pritam is also known for her poetry, including Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu.

Additional Knowledge:

• Waris Shah: Famous for writing Heer, a Punjabi epic.
• Sahir Ludhianvi: A noted Urdu poet and lyricist, not associated with Punjabi novels.
• Mohan Singh: Renowned Punjabi poet, not a novelist.