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The only reason Khushwant Singh was celebrated was because he was a Punjabi writing in the English language – a rarity and a novelty. No wonder, sentimental Delhiwalas adored him and showered affection. Truth is, he was a pretty average writer. Though he tried very hard to achieve greatness. Hardly any of his works can be considered a masterpiece and again pretty much nobody knows or reads him outside Delhi.
One would be hard pressed to name even three Punjabi English authors even in today’s age.
If someone is serious about Indian English literature, then he has to look at Bengal and South India. These two regions have a stellar cast of writers in the English language. Together, they have shaped Indian writing in English and given it stature and respectability even in the West.
The only reason Khushwant Singh was celebrated was because he was a Punjabi writing in the English language – a rarity and a novelty. No wonder, sentimental Delhiwalas adored him and showered affection. Truth is, he was a pretty average writer. Though he tried very hard to achieve greatness. Hardly any of his works can be considered a masterpiece and again pretty much nobody knows or reads him outside Delhi.
One would be hard pressed to name even three Punjabi English authors even in today’s age.
If someone is serious about Indian English literature, then he has to look at Bengal and South India. These two regions have a stellar cast of writers in the English language. Together, they have shaped Indian writing in English and given it stature and respectability even in the West.