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Mamata Dash
Born Mamata Mohapatra
(1947-10-04) 4 October 1947 (age 77)
Jagatsinghpur, India
Language Odia
Education B.A.
Alma mater Utkal University
Notable awards Odisha Sahitya Academy Award

Mamata Dash, born on October 4, 1947, is a famous writer from India. She writes poems, stories, and essays in the Odia language. She also translates books into Odia. Mamata Dash won a big award called the Odisha Sahitya Academy Award for her poetry book, Ekatra Chandrasurya.

Early Life and Education

Mamata Dash was born in Jagatsinghpur on October 4, 1947. Her father, Ramachandra Mohapatra, was a doctor. Her mother's name was Pankajmala. Mamata grew up with four sisters and three brothers. She went to school in Jagatsinghpur first. Later, she studied at Ravenshaw Girls School in Cuttack. Guess what? She started writing when she was just nine years old!

Her Amazing Books

Mamata Dash has written many different types of books. She writes beautiful poems, interesting stories, and thoughtful essays. She has also written novels and translated books from other languages into Odia.

Poetry Collections

Here are some of her poetry books:

  • Naimisharanya
  • Ekatra Chandrasurjya
  • Nila Nirbapana
  • Hiranyabarna
  • Shubhradhara
  • Mayandhakara
  • Ujjwala Upabana
  • Kabita Samagra (1st part)
  • Raaga Lalita
  • Shunya Chitrayana

Short Stories

Mamata Dash has also written collections of short stories:

  • Anya Jagatara Sakala
  • Antarala Drushya
  • Arundhatira Sandhya
  • Padma Purusha

Essays and Thoughts

She shares her ideas and thoughts in these essay collections:

  • Ama Sahityare Shriradha Bilasa
  • Atikramana
  • Aneka Jharaka

Novels

She has written at least one novel:

  • Kehi Jane Bishakha

Books in English

Mamata Dash has also written some books in English:

  • A Moment Beyond Time
  • Maker's of Indian Literature - Bhubanaswara Behera

Translated Works

She has translated several books, bringing stories and ideas from other languages to Odia readers:

  • Prathama Aloka
  • Bohu Thakuranira Hats
  • Chetanara Abhiyatra
  • Bharatara Punarjanma
  • Shri Ma nka Agenda

Awards and Honors

Mamata Dash has received many awards for her writing. These awards show how important and respected her work is in the world of literature.

  • Odisha Sahitya Academy Award, 1987
  • Bhanuji Rao Award from Gangadhara Rath Foundation
  • Bharata Naik Smriti Sammana from Sambalpur University, Odisha
  • Bishuba Sammana
  • Bharatiya Bhasa Parishada Award
  • Kalindi Charan Smruti Sammana
  • Sachi Rautray Sammana
  • Sammana from Dharitri, Istahaar, Lekhaka Samukhya, Nilakain, Phakir Morgan Sahitya Sansada
  • Fellowship from Government of India (Department of Culture)
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