Paul Kaur

Last updated November 20, 2025

Paul Kaur (born 1956) is a Punjabi writer. She won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2024 for her book Sun Gunvanta Sun Budhivanta: Itihaasnama Punjab.^[1]

Biography

Kaur was born to Surjit Kaur and Surain Singh in 1956 in Kalomajra village, Patiala district.^[2] She is the youngest of eight children and had to face challenges in order to get educated.^[2] Her brother supported her in pursuing higher education. She went on to receive a PhD and retired as a lecturer in Ambala.^[1]

References

1 2 "Unwanted child', Paul Kaur made poetry weapon against patriarchy". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
1 2 "Fought every year to continue my studies, says Sahitya Akademi Award winner Pal Kaur". The Indian Express. 2024-12-19. Retrieved 2025-11-19.

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[:0-1] 1 2 "Unwanted child', Paul Kaur made poetry weapon against patriarchy". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-11-19.

[:1-2] 1 2 "Fought every year to continue my studies, says Sahitya Akademi Award winner Pal Kaur". The Indian Express. 2024-12-19. Retrieved 2025-11-19.

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