By Srivats Vikal

Many consider Phull Bina Dali a hallmark in Dogri literature, particularly its prose literature. The theme of the novel portrays the social issue of widow remarriage. The situations described in the book are natural and not contrived – the story unfolding itself like the petals blossoming into a flower. Vikal’s resourceful use of Dogri language makes Phull Bina Dali one of the best novels in Dogri language and compares favourably with the works of fiction being written in other regional languages of the country. It received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1972.

About the Author
Srivats Vikal is a prominent writer of Dogri language. His book Phull Bina Dali won the Sahitya Akademi award in 1972, which also made him one of the most-revered and most-read Dogri authors. 

By Shiv Dev Singh ‘Sushil’

Bakhre Bakhre Sach has a wide scope and sweep, with lots of satire and realistic characters and feels. It received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1997.

About the Author
Shiv Dev Singh ‘Sushil’ has fourteen published books to his credit till date in different genres. He wrote and published four books of poetry, three novels, three stage plays and four books of short story collections.

By Deshbandhu Dogra `Nutan’

Dogra’s Qaidi is very effective with its powerful language and strong socio-political theme. The novel explored and exposed the reality of rural Dogra life in great depth and detail. With a straight narrative, a central plot and a chain of events forming the plot, the novel revolves around the central character Bhaagan and her struggle for survival and maintenance of integrity in a hostile, orthodox and exploitative society. It received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982.

About the Author
Deshbandhu Dogra ‘Nutan’ is a Dogri fiction writer who has won many awards like the Sahitya Akademi Award and J&K Academy of Art and Culture Award. He also writes in Hindi. Few of his novels are Qaidi, Piokai Bhejo and Jangaali Lok.