Nirpal Singh Dhaliwal
Nirpal Singh Dhaliwal | |
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| Born | 1974 Greenford, London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Author, journalist |
| Known for | Contributions to The Telegraph and The Sun |
Nirpal Singh Dhaliwal (born 1974) is a British author and journalist, known for his contributions mainly to The Telegraph and The Sun.
Early life
Dhaliwal was born in Greenford, London, to parents who were first-generation Punjabi immigrants. He attended state schools before pursuing English and American literature at the University of Nottingham.
Career
Based in London, Dhaliwal works as a freelance journalist and has also lived in New Delhi. His writing appears in prominent UK newspapers such as The Times, The Guardian, Daily Mail, and the Evening Standard, alongside contributions to international media outlets.
His first novel, Tourism (2006), garnered a range of critical responses but earned commendations from reviewers including Julie Burchill and The Daily Telegraph for its unique perspective and depth.
Personal life
In 2000, while employed as a BBC radio journalist, Dhaliwal conducted an interview with Liz Jones, then editor of Marie Claire. The two married in 2002 but divorced five years later in 2007. Dhaliwal has characterized their marriage as difficult, mentioning he never proposed and was unaware of the wedding arrangements. Jones later publicly revealed that she had taken his sperm without his permission in an effort to conceive.