Amrita Pritam Singh was an Indian novelist and author, known for her works that explored the lives of women and their struggles. She was one of the most prominent and celebrated writers of 20th century India, and her work has had a profound impact on Indian literature.

Amrita was born in Gujranwala, Punjab, British India (now Pakistan) in 1919. She received her early education in her hometown, and later went on to study at a college in Lahore. After completing her education, she began her career as a writer and journalist. Amrita first novel, "Amrita" was published in 1936, when she was just 16 years old. Over the course of her career, she wrote over 100 novels, 20 collections of short stories, and several memoirs. Her most famous novel "Amar Prem" was published in 1952. Her work has been translated into several languages and has been widely read and celebrated both in India and abroad.

Amrita novels and stories often explored the lives of women and their struggles, depicting their aspirations, desires, and struggles. Her characters were nuanced and complex, and her writing was known for its emotional depth and insight. She has been a voice for the feminist movement in India and advocated for the rights of women throughout her life. Throughout her career, She has been honored with several awards and accolades for her contributions to Indian literature. In 1983, she was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to literature. In 2004, she was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honor in India, and in 2015 she was awarded Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honor in India. She was an Indian novelist and author, known for her works that explored the lives of women and their struggles.

She was one of the most prominent and celebrated writers of 20th century India, and her work has had a profound impact on Indian literature. Throughout her career, she has been honored with several awards and accolades for her contributions to Indian literature, and her work continues to be widely read and celebrated today.