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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 was born on October 30, 1958. He is a famous Bengali writer and editor. He helps organize the big International Kolkata Book Fair. He also owns Patra Bharati, a publishing company.
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About His Early Life
Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay was born in 1958 in the city of Kolkata, India. His father, Dinesh Chandra Chattopadhyay, was also a well-known writer and publisher. Tridib went to Hindu School. Later, he studied Botany (the study of plants) and earned a master's degree from Calcutta University.
His Career as a Writer and Editor
Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay began his writing journey in 1976. He started with Kishore Bharati Magazine, a children's magazine his father had founded. His first novel, Haath (meaning "The Hand"), was published in 1985.
He has written and edited many books. These include exciting science fiction stories and thrilling mystery novels. He also created the popular Jagu Mama detective series. Some of his stories are for adults too. His novel Mukhosher Arale was even made into a television show!
Tridib has won several awards for his amazing work in Bengali Children's literature. Today, he is the chief editor of Kishore Bharati magazine. He also runs the Patra Bharati Publication house in Kolkata. He often writes for other Bengali magazines. He is also a guest lecturer at the University of Calcutta, teaching about book publishing.
Since 2004, Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay has been the General Secretary of the Publishers & Booksellers Guild. This group helps organize the International Kolkata Book Fair, a very popular event. He is also a member of the Indian Science Congress Association and the World Wildlife Fund.
Famous Books by Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay
- Sabdhan Suspense
- Jagu Mama Rahasyo Samagra (a collection of Jagu Mama mysteries)
- 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 Honors
Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay has received many awards for his contributions to literature:
- Amrita Kamal Child Literature award (1990)
- President of India felicitation (2007)
- Rotary Banga Ratna Award
- Atulya Smriti Samman
- Vidyasagar Smriti Purashkar (2023)
