Kanwal Ziai
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Kanwal Ziai (born Hardayal Singh Datta) (15 March 1927 – 27 October 2011) was an Urdu and Hindi language poet and author from India.[1]
Kanwal Ziai | |
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Kanwal Ziai with his friend Rajendra Kumar at release of his book Pyase Jaam in 1973 | |
| Born | Hardayal Singh Datta 15 March 1927 |
| Died | 27 October 2012 (aged 85) |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Known for | Ghazals |
| Website | Kanwal Ziai Website |
Early life
Ziai was born on 15 March 1927 in Kanjrur Dattan, Sialkot, (now Pakistan).[2] He received award Doon Ratan from Nagrik Parishad. He obtained Urdu Fazil certificate. He retired from Defence Department. He was also president of the Bazm-e-Jigar.[1] He died on 27 October 2011 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.[3][4]