Surjit Patar was born (January 14, 1945) in village Patarhan from which he derives his pen-name. After completing his Masters from Punjabi University, Patiala; he registered himself for doctroral work on "The Existential Element in Punjabi Drama". He completed his PhD on "Folkloric Elements in the Bani of Guru Nanak Dev", Patar Joined Punjab Agriculture University and got a Professorship there from which he retired in 2004. He has held the office of the President, Punjabi Sahit Akademi, Ludhiana.
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