Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 21: A new comprehensive pictorial book in English entitled “Doyens of Dogri Literature” showcasing prominent Dogri writers, who are recipients of coveted Sahitya Akademi awards in a single platform, is under print and will hit the market shortly.
It is a result of O P Sharma’s hard and research work mainly based on authentic records and interviews with these 50 prestigious Sahitya Akademi awardees (from 1970 to this year).
These icon Dogri writers include :Ram Nath Shastri, Padma Sachdev, Kehri Singh Madhukar, Dinu Bhai Pant, Jitendra Udhampuri, Mohan Singh, Champa Sharma, Ved Rahi, Narsingh Dev Jamwal, Kunwar Viyogi, Om Goswami, Yash Sharma, Shiv Nath, Chhatrapal and so on.
Their life and literary creativity have been aptly pinpointed by O P Sharma, a veteran journalist and writer, whose mother-tongue is sweet Dogri with deep interest in Duggar’s military gallantry and proud cultural heritage of the Dogras.
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