Birthdate: February 2, 1915
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hadali, British India (now in Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan)
Died: March 20, 1999
Khushwant Singh was a versatile figure in Indian public life, excelling as an author, lawyer, diplomat, journalist, and politician. Starting his professional journey as a lawyer at Lahore High Court, he later transitioned to the Indian Foreign Service post-independence. The events surrounding the 1947 Partition of India deeply impacted him and fueled his transition towards a literary career. Singh was recognized for his strong secular beliefs, wit, satire, and fondness for poetry. He held editorial roles in various literary and news publications and newspapers. Furthermore, he held a position as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from 1980 to 1986.
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