Dhirendralal Dhar facts for kids

Dhirendralal Dhar (born January 12, 1913, died September 20, 1991) was a famous writer from Bengal. He was especially known for writing amazing stories for young people. In 1979, he even won a special award called the Indian National Award for his great work in Children's literature. Many people knew him by his pen name, Shridhar Munshi.

Growing Up and Early Life

Dhirendralal Dhar was born in a city called Kolkata, which was part of British India at that time. He went to school at Ariya Mission Institution and later studied at Vidyasagar College. To earn a living, he worked as a journalist, writing for newspapers, and also as a teacher.

In 1928, when he was just 15 years old, Dhar became involved in important movements for India's freedom. He joined the Non-cooperation movement, which was a peaceful way for people to protest against British rule. He also joined the Indian National Congress, a big political party working for India's independence. Later, he became part of the youth group of Hindu Mahasabha.

His Writing Career

Dhirendralal Dhar's first book, Mrityur Poschate, was published in 1934. He became very popular for writing exciting stories, especially for children. His books often included:

• Historical tales
• Adventure stories
• Scary horror stories
• Mysterious detective novels

He also worked as an editor for several children's magazines. These included Shishu Pratibha (in 1955), Ahoroni (in 1957), and Anondo Pujabarshiki (from 1964 to 1969). He also edited Kishore Granthabali.

Besides his children's books, Dhirendralal Dhar wrote some novels for adults too. Some of his well-known adult novels in Bengali literature were Nalanda Theke Lumbini, Kasmira, and Pannagarh. He also wrote serious biographies about important Indian leaders like Subhaschandra Bose, Vidyasagar, and Dr. B.R. Ambdekar.

Famous Books by Dhirendralal Dhar

Dhirendralal Dhar wrote many books. Here are some of his popular works:

• Galpo Holeo Satyi (Stories That Are True)
• Amar Desher Manush (People of My Country)
• Nalonda Theke Lumbini (From Nalanda to Lumbini)
• Adventure Omnibus (A collection of adventure stories)
• Ei Desheri Meye (A Girl from This Country)
• Paschim Digante (On the Western Horizon)
• Mohakaler Pujari (Worshipper of the Great Time)
• Juddher Golpo (War Stories)
• Nilkar Elo Deshe (The Indigo Planters Came to the Country)
• Priyadarshi Ashok (Ashok the Beloved)
• Mandire Mandire (From Temple to Temple)
• Sipahi Juddher Golpo (Stories of the Sepoy Mutiny)
• Desh Bidesher Rupkotha (Fairy Tales from Home and Abroad)
• Rongmohol (The Palace of Colors)
• Mohakal (The Great Time)
• Joydev
• Durbine Duniya (The World Through a Telescope)
• Asi Baje Jhan Jhan