Vishwanath Tiwari was a renowned Indian poet, storyteller, editor, and critic. He was born on March 17, 1936, in Patiala district at the home of V.N. Tiwari to mother Smt. Satya Devi. He completed his B.A. Honors as a medalist and M.A. in Punjabi. Thereafter, he obtained a Ph.D. degree and became a professor at Punjab University.
Vishwanath Tiwari was not merely a teacher; he was a sensitive thinker on language, literature, and culture. His works feature a unique blend of the vast experiences of Punjabi society, scientific thought, and human suffering. His major poetry collections include Tan Di Chikha (1966), Akk Di Ambi (1977), Simran Ton Shahadat Tak (1978), and Garaj Ton Footpath Tak (1980). For this last poetry collection, he was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1981. His writings clearly reflect the crisis-ridden realities of urban life, personal alienation, and political consciousness. Besides poetry, he also worked on stories, biographies, translations, criticism, and many other subjects. He remained tirelessly dedicated to the promotion of Punjabi language at the university level. He fought at various academic levels for the official recognition of Punjabi.
In 1982, he was nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha, which was a symbol of his scholarly prestige and cultural service. Even after entering politics, he continued to prioritize intellectual responsibility. His voice often advocated for new thinking on education and language policies in India. However, on April 3, 1984, he was assassinated in Chandigarh.
Vishwanath Tiwari was not merely a teacher; he was a sensitive thinker on language, literature, and culture. His works feature a unique blend of the vast experiences of Punjabi society, scientific thought, and human suffering. His major poetry collections include Tan Di Chikha (1966), Akk Di Ambi (1977), Simran Ton Shahadat Tak (1978), and Garaj Ton Footpath Tak (1980). For this last poetry collection, he was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1981. His writings clearly reflect the crisis-ridden realities of urban life, personal alienation, and political consciousness. Besides poetry, he also worked on stories, biographies, translations, criticism, and many other subjects. He remained tirelessly dedicated to the promotion of Punjabi language at the university level. He fought at various academic levels for the official recognition of Punjabi.
In 1982, he was nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha, which was a symbol of his scholarly prestige and cultural service. Even after entering politics, he continued to prioritize intellectual responsibility. His voice often advocated for new thinking on education and language policies in India. However, on April 3, 1984, he was assassinated in Chandigarh.