Pritam Singh Rupal

Senior Journalist

Pritam Singh Rupal's academic career presents a kalaedoscopic spectacle of literature, journalism, mountaineering, research and creativity. Since he has a flair for creative writing, he has, to his credit, the publication of several books including two travelogues, Kulu Wadi Wich Das Din and Chall Jindua. His research work comprises a dissertation on Punjabi literary journalism entitled Punjabi Sahitik Pattarkari-Ik Adhyayan and research on theatrical devices in folk dances of Punjab. Moreover, he has more than 200 articles,features and news features published in various reputed Punjabi dailies. He has also translated a couple of books entitled 'Desh Videsh De Maha Pursh' and Birju Te Udna Ghora. He has exhibited his dramatic talent by participating in about 20 production of Lok Kala Manch Mansa as also in popular Punjabi T.V. serial Eho Hamara Jeevna.In addition to this he has given his voice to more than two dozen documentary films telecasted on Doordarshan and other satellite channels. Besides he has also been a part of various mountaineering expeditions. Presently he is woking as Senior Newscaster in All India Radio.Chandigarh.