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'''Kulwant Singh Virk''' (20 May 1921 – 24 December 1987) was an author who wrote mostly in [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] but also extensively in [[English language|English]]. His short stories were translated into several other languages, including Russian and Japanese.

Kulwant Singh Virk was born on 20 May 1921 in the village of Phullarwan, [[Sheikhupura district]], [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab Province]], [[British India]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|title = Punjab Literature: An Overview|last = Kagachi|first = Chihiro|year = 1990}}</ref>

Virk's writings have won several awards. In 1958 he won his first award for his short story compilation titled ''Dudh Da Chhappar'' (''A Pond of Milk''). He won the national [[Sahitya Academy]] Award in 1968 for his short story compilation ''Nave Lok'' (''New Folks'').<ref name=":0" /> He was also recognised by the [[Literary Forum of Canada]] in 1984 and acclaimed for his contribution to literature by the Punjab Sahitya Academy in 1986.{{citation needed|date=December 2012}}

After his retirement, Virk temporarily moved to Canada but returned to Punjab after a few months.<ref name=":0" /> He suffered a devastating stroke in 1987 and travelled back to Canada to receive medical care. As a result, he died on 24 December 1987 in [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]], Canada.{{citation needed|date=December 2012}}

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