Sitaram Sapolia
Dogri poet and lyricist
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Sitaram Sapolia (22 November 1938 – May 2022) was an Indian Dogri poet and lyricist. He was a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award.
BornNovember 22, 1938
Diyani, Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, India
DiedMay 2022 (aged 83)
OccupationsPoet, lyricist, educator
LanguageDogri
Sitaram Sapolia | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 22, 1938 Diyani, Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Died | May 2022 (aged 83) |
| Occupations | Poet, lyricist, educator |
| Writing career | |
| Language | Dogri |
| Genres | Poetry, songs, bhajans, short stories |
| Notable work | Doha Satsai |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award (2013) |
Early life
Sapolia was born on 22 November 1938 in the village of Diyani in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.[1]
Career
Sapolia served as a senior lecturer in the Jammu and Kashmir Education Department.[1] He wrote in multiple literary forms including poetry, short stories, doha, songs, and bhajans.[1] He authored nine books during his literary career.[1] His works were published in literary journals and broadcast on radio.[2]
Awards and honours
Death
Sitaram Sapolia died in May 2022 at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness.[2]