Loona (Punjabi epic)

Loona (Lūṇā) is a Punjabi epic verse play written by Shiv Kumar Batalvi. Based on the ancient legend of Puran Bhagat, this epic was bestowed with prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1967, given by Sahitya Akademi (India's National Academy of Letters). Shiv became the youngest recipient of this prestigious award. Though Loona is portrayed as a villain in the legend, Shiv created the epic around her agony which caused her to become a villain.

Loona (Punjabi epic)

Loona (Lūṇā) is a Punjabi epic verse play written by Shiv Kumar Batalvi. Based on the ancient legend of Puran Bhagat, this epic was bestowed with prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1967, given by Sahitya Akademi (India's National Academy of Letters). Shiv became the youngest recipient of this prestigious award. Though Loona is portrayed as a villain in the legend, Shiv created the epic around her agony which caused her to become a villain.