Who got Himachal Excellence Award for literature of the year 2017?

Dr. Sushil Kumar Phull
Vishal Bhardwaj
Kavita Thakur
Inderjeet

The correct answer is: A. Dr. Sushil Kumar Phull

Dr. Sushil Kumar Phull is an Indian writer, poet, and critic. He is a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi for his poetry collection “Dharti Da Aangan” (1998). He has also received the Himachal Pradesh Sahitya Akademi Award, the Punjab Sahitya Akademi Award, and the Bhartiya Bhasha Parishad Award.

Dr. Phull was born in 1944 in the village of Phull in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab. He studied at the Government College, Hoshiarpur, and the Panjab University, Chandigarh. He has taught Punjabi literature at the Government College, Hoshiarpur, and the Panjab University, Chandigarh. He is currently a professor emeritus at the Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Dr. Phull is a prolific writer. He has published more than 20 books of poetry, short stories, essays, and criticism. His work has been translated into several languages, including English, Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali.

Dr. Phull is a leading figure in the Punjabi literary world. He is a member of the Sahitya Akademi, the Punjab Sahitya Akademi, and the Bhartiya Bhasha Parishad. He is also a recipient of the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India.

Dr. Phull is a well-known and respected figure in the Punjabi literary world. He is a prolific writer and a leading figure in the Punjabi literary movement. His work has been translated into several languages and he is a recipient of several awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Vishal Bhardwaj is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for his work in Hindi cinema.
  • Kavita Thakur is an Indian politician. She is a member of the Indian National Congress and the current Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
  • Inderjeet is an Indian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off break bowler. He plays for Himachal Pradesh in domestic cricket.