Rajinder Singh (Novelist) Wiki, Age, Biography, Wife, Family, Lifestyle, Hobbies, & More…

Who was Rajinder Singh?

Rajinder Singh Bedi was a talented writer who told stories in both books and movies. He wrote in Urdu and worked on famous films like “Madhumati” and “Devdas.” He was born in British India and left a lasting impact on Indian literature and cinema with his work.

Wiki/Overview

Full Name	Rajinder Singh
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Other Name	Rajinder Singh Bedi
Profession	Novelist, Radio Broadcaster, Screenwriter, Playwright, Film Producer, Film Director
Date of Birth	1 September, 1915
Place of Birth	Dhallewali, Sialkot, Punjab Province, British India (now in Punjab, Pakistan)
Age (as of 2024)	69
Date of Death	11 November, 1984
Place of Death	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Cause of Death	Issues arising from rectal cancer
Father	Hira Singh Bedi
Mother	Seva Dai
Spouse	Satwant Kaur
Education	College Dropout
Alma Mater	DAV College
Organization	Sangam Publishers Limited
Known for	Being an award-winning film dialogue writer and director; His Sahitya Akademi Award-winning novel “Ek Chadar Maili Si”
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Nationality	British Indian (1915-1947); Indian (1947-1984)
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Zodiac Sign	Virgo

Early life

Rajinder Singh Bedi was born in British India. He had to leave college early because his mother got tuberculosis, so he started working as a clerk. Later, he became a writer and joined All India Radio.

Career

Rajinder Singh Bedi began his career as a radio writer before making significant contributions to Urdu literature and Hindi cinema. As a renowned novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, his works included award-winning novels like “Ek Chadar Maili Si” and iconic film dialogues in classics such as “Madhumati” and “Devdas.” Rajinder Singh also ventured into film direction and production.

Education

Rajinder Singh Bedi studied until fourth grade in Lahore Cantonment, Punjab, and later passed his matriculation examination with first division in 1931.

Family and Affairs

Rajinder Singh Bedi was married to Satwant Kaur, with whom he had three sons, Prem, Narendra (a film director), Rajkumar (a scriptwriter), and two daughters, Surinder and Parminder. His father was Hira Singh Bedi, a postmaster, and his mother was Seva Dai. Rajinder Singh Bedi’s grandchildren include actors and film producers Manek and Rajat Bedi, and scriptwriter and film producer Ila Bedi Dutta.

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Achievements

Rajinder Singh Bedi received awards as a novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. His novel “Ek Chadar Maili Si” earned him the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award. Rajinder Singh Bedi also won multiple Filmfare Awards for Best Dialogue and Best Story, notably for films like “Garam Coat” and “Satyakam.” His contributions to Urdu literature and Hindi cinema were further recognized with the Ghalib Award for Urdu Drama and the establishment of the “Rajinder Singh Bedi Award.”