Are you Looking for Khushwant Singh Age, Birthday, Height, Net Worth, Family, salary, Weight etc..? Find the latest complete information on celebritynews.wiki. Khushwant Singh was born on 15 August 1915 in Khushab District, Punjab (now in Pakistan). He is a politician.
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Khushal Singh |
| Nickname | Shalee |
| Profession(s) | Author, Lawyer, Journalist, Diplomat, Politician |
| Famous For | His sharp writings laced with Humour, Sarcasm, and Wit |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 170 cm in meters– 1.70 m in feet inches– 5’ 7” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
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| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 15 August 1915 |
| Birthplace | Hadali, Khushab District, Punjab (now in Pakistan) |
| Date of Death | 20 March 2014 |
| Deathplace | New Delhi, India |
| Age (at the time of death) | 98 Years |
| Death Cause | Cardiac Arrest |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Hadali, Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan |
| School | Modern School, New Delhi |
| College(s) | Government College of Lahore St. Stephen’s College, Delhi King’s College, London |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
| Religion | Agnostic |
| Political Inclination | Indian National Congress |
| Address | “Sujan Singh Park”, near Khan Market, New Delhi |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Rockefeller Grant (1966) • Padma Bhushan (1974) • “Honest Man of the Year Award” by Sulabh International Social Service Organization in July 2000 |
| Girls, Affairs, and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Year | 1939 |
| Family | |
| Wife | Kawal Malik |
| Siblings | Brother(s)– Bhagwant Singh, Daljit Singh (Indian Politician), Major Gurbakhsh Singh Sister– Mohinder Kaur |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Indian Poet | Nissim Ezekiel |
| Favourite Poem | The Waste Land by T. S. Eliot |
| Favourite Drink | Premium Scotch |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | ₹17 Crores (at the time of death) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Khushwant Singh
- Did Khushwant Singh drink alcohol?: Yes
Khushwant Singh Drinking
- Did Khushwant Singh smoke?: No
- Khushwant Singh is a renowned name in the literary world. His name comes in the list of top finest columnists and writers of India.
- After completing his studies, he began his career as a law practitioner in 1938 in the Lahore High Court.
- He published his first story “The Mark of Vishnu” in 1948.
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