Premendra Mitra facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Premendra Mitra
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| Born | 4 September 1904 Varanasi, United Provinces, British India (now in Uttar Pradesh, India) |
| Died | 2 May 1988 (aged 83) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation | Poet, writer, director |
| Notable awards | Rabindra Puraskar Padma Shri |
| Spouse | Beena Mitra |
Premendra Mitra (born September 4, 1904 – died May 3, 1988) was a famous Indian writer. He wrote poems, stories, and even directed movies in the Bengali language. He was also one of the first writers to create Bengali science fiction stories. Premendra Mitra believed that for people to get along, they needed to "forget their differences and be united."
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Early Life and Family
Premendra Mitra was born on September 4, 1904, in Varanasi, India. His family's old home was in Rajpur, West Bengal. He came from a well-known family in Konnagar. His father was Gyanendranath Mitra, and his mother was Suhasini Debi. Sadly, he lost his mother when he was very young.
Journey Through Life
Because his father worked for the Indian Railways, Premendra Mitra traveled to many places in India as a child. After his mother passed away, his grandparents raised him in Uttar Pradesh. Later, he lived in Kolkata and Dhaka.
He went to South Suburban School (Main) and started college at Scottish Church College in Kolkata. However, he left college early to study farming in Santiniketan. This was with Leonard Elmhirst, a friend of the famous poet Rabindranath Tagore. Farming wasn't for him, so he went back to studying in Dhaka and then at Asutosh College in Kolkata. There, he helped with research for Dinesh Chandra Sen.
Premendra Mitra became very well-known for creating the character of GhanaDa. This character is like an older brother (Ghana means 'Elder brother' in Bengali) who has amazing adventures.
Amazing Stories and Poems
Premendra Mitra wrote many different kinds of stories and poems. He wrote for adults and also for children and teenagers.
Poems for All Ages
He wrote many collections of poems. Some of his well-known poetry books include:
- Prothoma (First Lady)
- Somrat (The Emperor)
- Feraari Fouj (The Lost Army)
- Sagor Theke Fera (Returning From The Sea)
Short Story Collections
Premendra Mitra wrote many short stories. Some of his collections are:
- PonchoShor (The Five Arrows)
- Benami Bandar (Unknown Harbour)
- Mohanagar (The Great City)
- Sreshto Golpo (Best Stories)
Stories for Young Readers
He also wrote special story collections just for children:
- MayurPankhi
- SagorDanri
- MakorMukhi
Fun Rhymes
He wrote many playful rhymes, perfect for younger readers. Some of these are:
- Hariye
- Misti Megh (A Sweet Cloud)
- Onko (Mathematics)
- Duti Banshi (The Two Flutes)
Tales of Fantasy and Mystery
Premendra Mitra wrote fairy tales, ghost stories, and adventure stories for teenagers.
- Chorui Pakhira Kothay Jay (Where Do Sparrows Go?)
- Lighthouse-e (At the Lighthouse)
- Satyabadi Suku (Suku the Truth Speaker)
- Vuturhe Jahaj (The Ghost Ship)
Spooky Ghost Stories
He also wrote some spooky ghost stories, such as:
- Golper Sheshe (At the End of the Story)
- Bromhadoityer Math (The Ground of Bromhadoityo (Ghost))
Funny Stories
Not everything he wrote was serious! He also wrote funny stories like:
- Clue (The Clue)
- Chor (The Thief)
- Bhupaler Kopal (The Fate of Bhupal)
Pioneering Science Fiction
Premendra Mitra was one of the first writers to create Bengali science fiction. He wanted to help children and preteens learn about science through exciting stories.
- Juddho Jakhan Thamlo (When the War Stopped)
- Pinpre Puran (The Story of the Ants)
- Prithivir Shatru (The Enemies of the Earth)
- Mangalbairi (The Martian Enemies)
- Akasher Atonko (The Danger from the Sky)
- Shukre Jara Giyechhilo (Those Who Went to Venus)
Novels for Deeper Reads
He wrote many novels, which are longer stories. Some of his novels include:
- Paank (The Mud)
- Michhil (The Procession)
- Kuasha (The Fog)
- Protishod (The Revenge)
Famous Characters He Created
Premendra Mitra created several memorable characters who starred in many of his stories.
Ghanada
Ghanada (whose real name is Ghanashyam Das) is a middle-aged man who lives in a shared house in Kolkata. He tells amazing stories about his thrilling adventures all over the world, and even on Mars! He claims to have faced many dangers and solved many mysteries. The first Ghanada story, Mosha (The Mosquito), was published in 1945.
Mamababu
Mamababu (meaning 'Maternal Uncle') is another adventurous character. He lived in Burma for his job. His exciting trips are told in many novels and short stories, such as:
- Kuhoker Deshe (In the Land of Illusion)
- Dryagoner Nishwas (The Breath of the Dragon)
This character later inspired another famous Bengali detective series called Kakababu.
Parashor Barma
Parashor Barma is a detective who also loves to write poetry. The first story about him, Goyenda Kobi Parashor (Detective Poet Parashor), came out in 1932. Some of his other cases include:
- Hippie Songe Parashor Barma (Parashor Barma in Hippie Company)
- Premer Chokhe Parashor (Parashor in the Eye of Love)
Mejokorta
Mejokorta is a unique character who hunts ghosts! Stories about him are collected in a book called Bhoot Shikari Mejokorta Ebong....
Movies He Made
Premendra Mitra was also involved in making movies. He directed films and wrote stories, screenplays, and songs for them.
As a Director
He directed many films, including:
- Samadhan (The Solution) in 1943
- Path Bendhe Dilo (The Way Is Closed) in 1945
- Notun Khobor (New News) in 1947
- Kuasha (The Fog) in 1949, based on his own novel.
- Hanabari (The Haunted House) in 1952, a mystery film he also produced.
- Chupi Chupi Aashey (Silently He Comes) in 1960.
Writing for Films
He wrote stories, screenplays, and lyrics for other movies too:
- Bhabikaal (The Future) in 1945
- Avijog (The Complain) in 1947
- Ora Thake Odhare (They Live That Side) in 1954. This was a funny movie about the differences between people from different parts of Bengal. It starred famous actors like Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen.
Images for kids
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A picture of Premendra Mitra.
