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Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay
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| ত্রিদিবকুমার চট্টোপাধ্যায় | |
Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay in the office of Patra Bharati
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| Born | 30 October 1958 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Tutun |
| Education | M.Sc. |
| Alma mater | Calcutta University Hindu School, Kolkata |
| Occupation | Editor, Writer |
| Years active | 1976 - present |
| Organization | Patra Bharati |
| Spouse(s) | Chumki Chattopadhyay |
| Parent(s) | Dinesh Chandra Chattopadhyay (father) |
Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay (born October 30, 1958) is a famous Bengali writer and editor. He is the General Secretary of the Publishers & Booksellers Guild, which organizes the huge International Kolkata Book Fair. He also owns a publishing company called Patra Bharati.
About His Life
Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay was born in 1958 in Kolkata, India. His father, Dinesh Chandra Chattopadhyay, was also a well-known author and publisher. Tridib finished his high school studies in 1975 at Hindu School. Later, he earned his Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Botany from the Calcutta University.
His Career as a Writer and Editor
Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay began his writing journey in 1976. He started with Kishore Bharati Magazine, which his father, Dinesh Chandra, had founded. His very first novel, Haath (meaning The Hand), was published in 1985.
Chattopadhyay has written and edited many books. These include exciting science fiction stories, thrilling mystery novels, and a popular detective series called Jagu Mama. He has also written stories for adults. One of his novels, Mukhosher Arale, was even turned into a television show.
He has received several awards for his important contributions to Bengali Children's literature. Today, Chattopadhyay is the chief editor of Kishore Bharati magazine. He also runs the Patra Bharati Publication house in Kolkata. He regularly writes for Bengali magazines and gives guest lectures at the University of Calcutta. There, he teaches diploma courses about book publishing. Since 2004, Chattopadhyay has been the honorary General Secretary of the Publishers & Booksellers Guild. He is also a life member of the Indian Science Congress Association and the World Wildlife Fund.
His Books
Here are some of the books written by Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay:
- Sabdhan Suspense
- Jagu Mama Rahasyo Samagra (a collection in 4 volumes)
- Mrityuke Ami Dekhechi
- Dwiper Naam Kaladera
- Anantababu Kothay
- Tumi Pitamoho
- Voyer Arale Voy
- Boroder Baro
- Gopon Premer Golpo
- Bhoutik Aloukik
- Asi Baje Jhonjhon
- Arbi Punthir Rahosyo
- Aajo Romanchokor
- Nil Kakrar Rahossyo
- Raktorahosyo
- Ekhono Gaye Kanta Dey
Awards and Recognition
Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay has been honored with several awards for his work:
- Amrita Kamal Child Literature award (1990)
- President of India felicitation (2007)
- Rotary Banga Ratna Award
- Atulya Smriti Samman
- Vidyasagar Smriti Purashkar (2023)
- Bal Sahitya Puraskar by Sahitya Akademi (received in 2025)
