Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay facts for kids
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Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
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Mukhopadhyay in February 2014
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| Born | 2 November 1935 |
| Nationality | British Indian (1935–1947) Indian (1947–present) |
| Alma mater | Calcutta University |
| Occupation | Author, Teacher |
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Baithaki, Manabjamin, Durbin, Parthib |
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Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay (Bengali: শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায়) is a famous Bengali author from India. He was born on November 2, 1935. He has written many exciting stories for both grown-ups and children. He is well-known for creating detective characters like Barodacharan and Shabor Dasgupta.
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About Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay was born in Mymensingh, which is now part of Bangladesh. His family originally came from Bainkhara, Bikrampur. When India was divided in 1947, his family moved to Kolkata.
He spent his childhood traveling a lot with his father, who worked for the railways. They lived in different places in Bihar, Bengal, and Assam. He studied at Victoria College in Koch Bihar and later earned a Master's degree in Bengali from Calcutta University.
Mukhopadhyay started his career as a school teacher. Later, he joined the staff of Anandabazar Patrika, a well-known newspaper in Kolkata. He also works with the Bengali magazine Desh.
His Books and Stories
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay started writing a long time ago. His very first story, "Jal Taranga," was published in the magazine "Desh" in 1959. A few years later, his first novel, Ghunpoka, came out in the special annual Puja edition of Desh magazine.
He also writes many wonderful books for children. His first novel for young readers was called Manojder Adbhut Bari.
Novels for Adults
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay has written many novels for adults. Some of his well-known works include:
- Baithaki
- Ghunpoka (ঘুণপোকা)
- Parapar (পারাপার)
- Durbeen (দূরবীন)
- Manobjomin (মানবজমিন)
- Kagojer Bou (কাগজের বউ)
- Riṇ (ঋণ)
- Tirandaj (তীরন্দাজ)
- Dhonnobad Mastarmoshai (ধন্যবাদ মাস্টারমশাই)
Children's Books (Adbhutuṛé Series)
He is especially loved for his "Adbhutuṛé Series" of children's books. These stories often feature strange and exciting adventures. Some popular titles are:
- Manojader Adbhut Baari: This was his first children's book, published in 1978. It's about a boy named Manoj and his unusual family.
- Pagla Saheber Kabor
- Bonny
- Patalghar
- Hirer Aangti (Diamond Ring)
- Sadhu Babar Lathi (The Saint's stick)
- Goshai Baganer Bhoot
- Madan Tapadarer Bakso
- Bholu Jokhon Raja Holo
- Asubabur Telescope
Movies Based on His Books
Many of Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay's novels and short stories have been turned into movies. This shows how popular his writing is!
- Hirer Angti became a movie in 1992, directed by Rituporno Ghosh.
- Nabiganjer Daitto was made into Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha in 1998 by Tapan Sinha.
- Patal Ghor became the movie Patalghar in 2003.
- His short story "Dosar" was filmed by Rituparno Ghosh in 2006.
- Sadhubabar Lathi was adapted into a movie in 2008.
- In 2010, the film Banshiwala was released, based on his novel.
- Kagojer Bou was also made into a film in 2011.
- Gosainbaganer Bhoot became the movie Gosainbaganer Bhoot in 2011.
- Chayamoy was adapted into a movie in 2013.
- Goynar Baksho became a movie in 2013, directed by Aparna Sen.
- Ashchorjyo Prodeep was adapted into a movie in 2013.
- Riṇ was made into the movie Ebar Shabor in 2015.
- Eagoler Chokh became a movie in 2016.
- Aschhe Abar Shabor (2018) is based on his story Prajapatir Mrityu O Punarjanmo.
- Manojder Adbhut Bari (2018) is a film based on his novel of the same name.
- Bony (2021) is a film based on his novel.
- Tirandaj Shabor (2022) is a film based on his novel Tirandaj.
Awards and Recognition
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay has received many important awards for his writing:
- Ananda Purashkar (in 1973 and 1990)
- Vidyasagar Award (1985) – This award was given for his great contributions to children's literature.
- Sahitya Akademi award (1989) – He won this for his novel Manabjamin.
- Banga Bibhushan award (2012)
- Sahitya Akademi Fellowship (2021)
- ABP Ananda Sera Bangali Award (Sera'r sera)
- Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar (2023)
