Pagla Dashu facts for kids

Pagla Dashu (which means "Crazy Dashu" in Bengali) is a fun, made-up boy character. He was created by a famous Bengali writer named Sukumar Ray. Dashu is known for his wild and funny ideas. He often does things that surprise everyone around him.

Who is Pagla Dashu?

Pagla Dashu is a schoolboy who appears in many stories. These stories were written in the early 1900s. He is famous for his very unusual and often hilarious actions. His actions sometimes have a clever, funny message hidden inside them.

A Character for Kids

The stories about Pagla Dashu are mostly for children. They are exciting and creative to read. Dashu has become one of the most loved characters in Bengali literature. This is true for many other characters created by Sukumar Ray. Sukumar Ray was a very popular author known for his funny, "nonsense" poems and stories.

Pagla Dashu Goes Global

Pagla Dashu's stories were first written in Bengali. But they have been translated so more people can enjoy them!

Translated into Hindi

For example, Pagla Dashu was translated into Hindi. This was done by a student named Lav Kanoi. A well-known Hindi publishing company, Vani Prakashan, released the Hindi version in 2015. This helped more kids in India read about Dashu's adventures.