India Exam Junction
16. Who amongst the following had been the first recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi language?
Amrita Pritam
Bhai Vir Singh
Dalip Tiwana
Gurdial Singh
Correct Answer :
Bhai Vir Singh
Solution
Bhai Vir Singh was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in the Punjabi language. He received this prestigious award in 1955 for his epic poem "Mera Pind".