Rajkavi Inderjeet Singh Tulsi
Rajkavi Inderjeet Singh Tulsi | |
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| Born | 2 April 1926 Kana Kacha, Punjab, British India |
| Died | 11 May 1984 (aged 58) Bombay, India |
| Occupation | Poet, author, bollywood lyricist |
| Language | Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable awards | Padma Shri (1966) Rajkavi (1962) |
| Relatives | Simran Judge (granddaughter) |
| Musical career | |
Rajkavi Inderjeet Singh Tulsi (2 April 1926 – 11 May 1984), was an Indian patriotic poet, Bollywood lyricist, and author. His writings in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu covered every aspect of life, including religion, romance, labor's life, country's struggles, etc. Moreover, he was known for the simplicity in his writings.
Tulsi was regarded as one of India's most influential poets. The Government of India honoured him with the Rajkavi in 1962 and the Padma Shri in 1966 for his contributions towards the arts.