Answer: Surjit Patar
Notes: Surjit Patar, noted Punjabi poet from Jalandhar, won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993 for 'Hanere Vich Sulghdi Varnmala'. He was also awarded Padma Shri in 2012 and translated works of Lorca, Brecht and others. Served as President, Punjab Arts Council.
