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Sanjib Chattopadhyay
সঞ্জীব চট্টোপাধ্যায় |
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Sanjib Chattopadhyay
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সঞ্জীব চট্টোপাধ্যায়
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| Born | 24 October 1934 Calcutta, British India |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Bengali |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Graduate, University of Calcutta |
| Alma mater | Scottish Church College, Calcutta |
| Period | Contemporary |
| Genre | Novel, Story, Spiritual, Fiction, Humanitarian |
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| Spouse | Geeta Chattopadhyay |
| Children | Apurba Chattopadhyay |
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Sanjib Chattopadhyay (born on October 24, 1936, in Kolkata, India) is a famous Indian writer. He writes novels and short stories in Bengali. His writing style is special because he uses short, funny sentences. His language is very lively and engaging.
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Early Life and School
Sanjib Chattopadhyay grew up in the hilly areas of Chota Nagpur Plateau. His mother passed away when he was only five years old. After that, his father took care of him. Later, they moved to Calcutta. Sanjib joined Victoria Institution school in the seventh grade. He then went to Scottish Church College. There, he studied chemistry and earned his degree.
His Amazing Books
Sanjib Chattopadhyay often writes about families living in Calcutta. He explores how the values of the city's changing middle class are challenged. Many of his main characters are older men. These characters help bring a deep, thoughtful side to his novels.
Famous Works
Two of his well-known novels are Lotakambal (The Vessel and Quilt) and Shakha Prasakha (Branches). Lotakambal is considered one of his most famous books. Another popular story is Swet Patharer Table (The Ivory Table). This novella shows his unique way of telling stories. He mixes excitement, tough choices, curiosity, sadness, humor, and satire all together.
Writing for Young Readers
Sanjib Chattopadhyay has also written many stories for children. He continues to write for different magazines and newspapers. Some of his current writings are about important spiritual figures like Ramkrishna Paramhansa, Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda.
Other Notable Books
Here are some more of his important works:
- Parampadokamale (At His Divine Feet)
- Cancer
- Duti Chair (Two Chairs)
- Roshe Boshe
- Rakish Maa Roshe Boshe
- Besh Achhi Roshe Boshe
- Tumi Aar Aami (You And I)
- Eke Eke (One By One)
- Kolkata Achhe Kolkatatei (Calcutta Is In Calcutta)
- Sheuli - This novel is about a family. It features a grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, and their son and daughter. The story is filled with their hopes and dreams, told with a touch of satire.
- Mapa Hashi Chapa Kanna (a book on satire)
- Halka Hashi Chokher Jol (a book on satire) [Light Smile Tears]
- Ujan Beye Jai
- Mojar Foara
- Bhagabaner Kaane Dilen Bhagabaner Naam
- Nirbane Anirban Buddha Bhagaban
- BHOR HOLO
- Ka Tobo Kanta
- BRAMHADATYIR BACCHA
Fun Stories for Kids
He also wrote popular books for young people. These include the Ruku-Suku series and the Badomama-Mejomama series. These stories are full of fun. They also explore different ideas about life through the eyes of children. These series were later collected and published as Mama Samagra.
Awards and Recognition
Sanjib Chattopadhyay has received several important awards for his writing.
- He won the Ananda Puraskar in 1981.
- In May 2012, he received the Banga Bibhushan award. This award is given by the Government of West Bengal.
- He was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2018. He received this award for his novel Sri Krishner Sesh Kota Din. He was 82 years old at the time.
