Here are some of his notable book-length publications in various mediums and genres:
Fiction
- Chhotya Darya, 1987 novel
- Dhuyan Da Ghar Aag Lagiya, long story
Literary works and criticism
- Punjabi Naat-Shastri: Sant Singh Sekhon: Jiwan te Rachnaa ,2005
- Naatank-Kala Da Sidhant ate Swaroop ,1992: Theory and Form of Dramaturgy
- Aalochna Da Nawan Marag ,
- Shabad Da Rachnayog(The Process of Creating Hymns-Shabad)
- Kavi Karmi Da Jagmagda Safar 1991
Biographies
- Amar Jyoti Teja Singh Samundari ,Life-sketch of Teja Singh Samundari.
- Baba Bhanda Singh Bahadur ,Life Sketch of Maharaja Banda Singh Bahadur
- Bhai Vir Singh De Sangeet Rachnaa Baba Nand Singh Ji : Sant Mahapursh, A Spiritual biography of Baba Nand Singh
Children's literature
- Bal-Katha Te Bal Sahit
- Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna (Biography - children)
Poetry, and Gurbani studies
- Kav Man Manohar ,Collection of Poems
- Kav Sanchay Gurbaksh Singh Preetlari ,2020 poetry
- Sri Satguru Partap Suway ,A Book of Poetry on The Life -Story of Guru Gobind Singh
- Jap Te Nitnem Da Arth Bhang ,Exegesis and Explanation.
- Shabad Da Rachnayog ,The Poetic Technique used in Gurbani .
- Gurmat Sidhant ate Jeevan Jeen Da Tarika ,2012. Religious Philosophy .
- Gurpartap Suraj Parkash Da Vishleshnmak Adhayan Gurbani and Sikhism -Studies
Language, lexicography, etymology
- Shabadarath Panjabi-Hindi Shabd Kosh Punjabi-Hindi Dictionary : Etymological
- Punjabi Bhasha : Shabdan Di Utpatti ate Vikas Punjabi Lexicon -Etymological study of its vocabulary.
- Panjabi Gatha: Uttar Varti Kaal Medieval Punjabi Poetic Narrative: History.
- Kaavi Karmi Da Jagmagda Safar ; Critical Study : Poetry of Karmi
- Bhagat Vir Singh : Ek Adhayan Bhagat Singh : A Critical Study : Poetry.
- Punjabi Naat Sahityakar Sant Singh Sekhon ,Life and Creativity of Dramatist: Sant Singh Sekhon.
- Sri Sukhmani Sahib Ji De Shlokn Da Vishleshnmak Addhyan(A Critical study of Verses,Sri
- Sukhmani Sahib ) Bal Sahit Adabi Lekh Creative works for literary children's writings (3 Volumes)- Sahitya Akademi Award
- Gurmat Sidhant te Jeevan Jeen Da Tarika (Philosophy and Lifestyle as explained through Gurmat, (Volume I & II): Punjabi University Patiala Award ,2012
Media
- Akarshan - a play broadcast from Delhi and Jalandhar stations of All India Radio. - Shaheed-e-Veer: Historical TV episodes 10 episodes based on historical episodes - broadcast by Doordarshan Jalandhar.
Translations.
- Punjabi translation: 'Phereman' translated to 'Phirman':
A Persian classic by Al-Biruni ,
- Punjabi Translation:'Phereman, the Explorer of the 11th Century:
From: 'Kitaabul Hind' the Book of India translated from original Arabic
Theatre and cinema- as actor/scriptwriter/composer/producer
Actor: Main role
- Chaupa Singh Da Shaheed as Lala Khemkaran - a film by D.S.Dhir .
- Shaheed e Bhagt as Guru Ram Singh Ji: film by Gurbachan Singh.
- Bhaktian De Sowdagar by Kundan Kumar
Songs
- Punjabi song composer
- Produced albums 'Anhad Nad', 'Gurbani Geet,
- Gurushabad Kirtan.
Public speaking, journalism writing ,social issues ,education and academics
Kalirai also worked as : Head, Postgraduate Department of Theatre and Television, GNDU,1989
Awards include
Padma Shri by the Government of India, in 2014,
Sahitya Akademi Award of 1978 - in the category
Punjabi Language, by Sahitya Akademi, National Academy of Letters for 'Bal Sahit Adabi Lekh',
Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship,
"Lifetime Achievement Award 2000". by Naya Theatre of Patiala
"Shabad Rattan Awar" 2004 from Punjab Arts Council Ludhiana.
Punjabi University Award 2012
for "Gurmat Sidhant Te Jeevan Jeen Da Tarika".