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{{Short description|Indian Bengali writer (1944–2023)}} | |||
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{{infobox person | {{infobox person | ||
|name=Samares Mazumdar | | name = Samares Mazumdar | ||
| image = Samares Mazumdar - Kolkata 2015-10-10 5009.JPG | |||
| caption = Majumder in 2015 | |||
|image=Samares Mazumdar - Kolkata 2015-10-10 5009.JPG | | occupation = Writer | ||
|caption=Majumder in 2015 | | notable_works = ''Uttaradhikar'', ''Kalbela'', ''Kalpurush'', ''Garbhadharini'', ''Singhabahini'', ''Kolikatay Nabakumar'' | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date|1944|3|10|df=yes}} | |||
|occupation=Writer | | birth_place = [[Gairkata]], [[Jalpaiguri district]], [[British India]] | ||
|notable_works=Uttaradhikar, Kalbela, Kalpurush, Garbhadharini, Singhabahini, Kolikatay Nabakumar | | alma_mater = {{ubl|[[Scottish Church College]]|[[University of Calcutta]]}} | ||
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1944| | | death_date = {{death date and age|2023|5|8|1944|3|10|df=yes}} | ||
|website={{URL|samaresmazumdar | | death_place = [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], India | ||
| website = {{URL|https://www.astrainfotech.in/samaresmazumdar/}} | |||
| signature = সমরেশ মজুমদারের স্বাক্ষর.jpg | |||
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''' | '''Samaresh Majumdar''' (10 March 1944 – 8 May 2023) was an Indian [[Bengali language]] writer from [[West Bengal]]. | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Mazumdar spent his childhood years in the tea gardens of [[Dooars]], [[Gairkata]] in [[Jalpaiguri]] district, West Bengal, India. He was a student of the [[Jalpaiguri Zilla School]], Jalpaiguri. He completed his bachelor's in Bengali from [[Scottish Church College]] in [[Kolkata]] | Majumdar was born on 10 March 1944 in [[Gairkata]], [[Jalpaiguri district]] in the then [[British India]].<ref name=proyato/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://astrainfotech.in/samaresmazumdar/author.html|title=Samares Mazumdar - Bengali Author known worldwide for his contribution to life and literature|website=astrainfotech.in|access-date=2018-04-17|archive-date=30 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180430023539/http://astrainfotech.in/samaresmazumdar/author.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He spent his childhood years in the tea gardens of [[Dooars]], [[Gairkata]] in [[Jalpaiguri]] district, [[West Bengal]], India. He was a student of the [[Jalpaiguri Zilla School]], Jalpaiguri. He completed his [[Bachelor of Arts|bachelor's degree]] in [[Bengali literature]] from [[Scottish Church College]] in [[Kolkata]]<ref>''Some Alumni of Scottish Church College'' in ''175th Year Commemoration Volume''. Scottish Church College, April 2008, p. 590</ref> and his [[Master of Arts|master's degree]] in Bengali Literature from [[University of Calcutta]]. His first story appeared in ''[[Desh (magazine)|Desh]]'' literary magazine in 1967. ''Dour'' ("Run") was his first novel, which was published in ''Desh'' in 1976. He was associated with the [[Ananda Publishers]].<ref name=ghum>{{Cite web |last=Ananda |first=A. B. P. |date=2023-05-08 |title=প্রয়াত সাহিত্যিক সমরেশ মজুমদার, চিরঘুমের দেশে 'কালপুরুষ'-র স্রষ্টা |url=https://bengali.abplive.com/entertainment/eminent-writer-samaresh-majumdar-passed-away-kolkata-976371 |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=bengali.abplive.com |language=bn}}</ref> | ||
== Genre == | == Genre == | ||
Majumdar was best known for his [[Animesh quartet|Animesh series]] of novels, the second of which (''Kalbela'') won the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 1984. He was also known for creating the detective character [[Arjun (character)|Arjun]], who is the central character of the 2013 film ''[[Arjun – Kalimpong E Sitaharan]]''. The Bengali film ''[[Buno Haansh]]'' is also based on his novel of the same name, which was published in Pujabarshiki Anondolok.<ref>{{Cite news |title=সমরেশ ৭৫ |newspaper=Sangbad Pratidin |url=https://epaper.sangbadpratidin.in/ |access-date=15 January 2020 |archive-date=9 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200409072758/https://epaper.sangbadpratidin.in/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Majumdar was a versatile writer, and many of his novels contain elements of suspense. His novels include ''Aath Kuthuri Noy Daraja''<ref>{{Cite book |last=মজুমদার |first=সমরেশ |title=আট কুঠুরি নয় দরজা |date= |publisher=আনন্দ পাবলিশার্স প্রাইভেট লিমিটেড |year=November 1993 |isbn=978-81-7215-262-8 |edition=1st |location=৪৫ বেনীয়াটোলা লেন কলকাতা ৭০০০০৯ |publication-date=November 1993 |language=বাংলা}}</ref>, ''Bandinibash'', ''Daybadhha'', ''Buno Haansher Palak'', and ''Saatkahon''. Majumdar worked on short stories, novels, travelogues and children's fiction. His quartet of ''Uttoradhikar'', ''Kalbela'', ''Kalpurush,'' and ''Mousalkal'' is now considered as a modern classic.<ref name=proyato>{{Cite web |last=সংবাদদাতা |first=আনন্দবাজার অনলাইন |title=দীর্ঘ দিন রোগভোগের পর সমরেশ মজুমদার প্রয়াত! 'কালবেলা'র স্রষ্টা বিলীন কালপুরুষের জগতে |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/bengali-author-samaresh-majumdar-passes-away-dgtl/cid/1428467 |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=www.anandabazar.com |language=bn}}</ref> | |||
== Death == | |||
Majumdar died after being hospitalised for [[COPD|COPD complications]] in [[Kolkata]], on 8 May 2023, at the age of 79.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sahitya Akademi Award winning Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar dies |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/sahitya-akademi-award-winning-bengali-author-samaresh-majumdar-dies/cid/1935280 |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-08 |title=কালবেলায় বিদায় সমরেশ মজুমদারের, শেষ বারের মতো জীবন সূর্য ঢলে গেল |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/famous-bengali-writer-samaresh-majumdar-passed-away-31683550348498.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508162957/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/famous-bengali-writer-samaresh-majumdar-passed-away-31683550348498.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 May 2023 |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=Hindustantimes Bangla |language=bn}}</ref> | |||
== | ==Notable characters== | ||
* Animesh and Madhabilata ('' | * ''Animesh'' and Madhabilata (''Uttaradhikar'', {{Lang|bn-latn|[[Kaalbela]]}}, Kalpurush and ''Mousholkaal'') | ||
* [[Arjun (Character)|Arjun]] - the sleuth cum science fiction character. The first movie based upon the early adventures of Arjun is ''[[Arjun — Kalimpong E Sitaharan]]'', released on 3 May 2013. | * [[Arjun (Character)|''Arjun'']] - the sleuth cum science fiction character. The first movie based upon the early adventures of Arjun is ''[[Arjun — Kalimpong E Sitaharan]]'', released on 3 May 2013. | ||
* Dipaboli, a striking main character of ''Saatkahon'' | * ''Dipaboli'', a striking main character of ''Saatkahon'' | ||
* Arka - son of Animesh; in ''Kalpurush'' and ''Moushalkal'' | * ''Arka'' - son of Animesh; in ''Kalpurush'' and ''Moushalkal''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Star Digital |date=2023-05-08 |title=Renowned author Samaresh Majumdar no more |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/literature/news/renowned-author-samaresh-majumdar-no-more-3314411 |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Works== | ==Works== | ||
* '' | {{columns-list|colwidth=20em| | ||
* ''Dour'' | |||
* ''Uttaradhikar'' | * ''Uttaradhikar'' | ||
* '' | * ''Kaalbela'' | ||
* '' | * ''Kalpurush'' | ||
* ''Mousholkal'' | * ''Mousholkal'' | ||
* ''Garbhodharini'' | * ''Garbhodharini'' | ||
* ''Aattiyoswajan'' | * ''Aattiyoswajan'' | ||
* '' | * ''Ani'' | ||
* '' | * Aath Kuthuri Noy Daraja | ||
* ''Harinbari'' | |||
* ''Janajajok'' | * ''Janajajok'' | ||
* ''Boro Paap Hey'' | * ''Boro Paap Hey'' | ||
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* ''Aabash'' | * ''Aabash'' | ||
* ''Shoronagoto'' | * ''Shoronagoto'' | ||
* '' | * ''Ferari'' | ||
* ''Din Jay Rat Jay'' | * ''Din Jay Rat Jay'' | ||
* ''Bondinibash'' | * ''Bondinibash'' | ||
* '' | * ''Buno Haansh'' | ||
* ''Nikotkotha'' | * ''Nikotkotha'' | ||
* ''Sroddhanjali'' | * ''Sroddhanjali'' | ||
* ''Anuprobesh'' | * ''Anuprobesh'' | ||
* ''Kulokundolini'' | * ''Kulokundolini'' | ||
* "[[Aath Kuthuri Noy Daraja]]" | |||
* ''Ora ebong oder maayera'' | * ''Ora ebong oder maayera'' | ||
* ''Haaramir haatbaksho'' | * ''Haaramir haatbaksho'' | ||
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* ''Calcuttay Nabakumar'' | * ''Calcuttay Nabakumar'' | ||
* ''Filmstar Nabakumar'' | * ''Filmstar Nabakumar'' | ||
}} | |||
== | ===Young adults=== | ||
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em| | {{columns-list|colwidth=15em| | ||
* '' | * ''Khutimari Range'' | ||
* '' | * ''Khunkharapi'' | ||
* '' | * ''Kalimpong e Sitaharan'' | ||
* '' | * ''Chandigarh e Gandogol'' | ||
* '' | * ''Lighter'' | ||
* '' | * ''Dwitiyo Lighter'' | ||
* '' | * ''Tingchuk Monerstery r Hire'' | ||
* '' | * ''Hangorer Pete Hire'' | ||
* '' | * ''Jutoy Rokter Daag'' | ||
* '' | * ''Derdin'' | ||
* '' | * ''Rotnogorbha'' | ||
* '' | * ''Kalapahar'' | ||
* '' | * ''Barofe Payer Chap'' | ||
* '' | * ''Arjun Ebaar Kolkata e'' | ||
* '' | * ''Macsaheber Natni'' | ||
* '' | * ''Arjun Beriye Elo'' | ||
* '' | * ''Ghumghumer Senbari'' | ||
* '' | * ''Carvalhor Baxo'' | ||
* '' | * ''Arjun @ bip bip dotcom'' | ||
* '' | * ''Yeatir Atmio'' | ||
* '' | * ''Ekmukhi Rudrakha'' | ||
* '' | * ''Keo Bojhe Na'' | ||
* '' | * ''Dracullar Sondhane Arjun'' | ||
* '' | * ''Joyontir Jongole'' | ||
* '' | * ''Teen Jaliyat Ebong Ek Mithyebadi'' | ||
* '' | * ''Dindupure Ratdupur'' | ||
* '' | * ''Nababganjer Narakhadak'' | ||
* '' | * ''Phule Bisher Gondho'' | ||
* '' | * ''Bishalyakarani'' | ||
* '' | * ''Manush Pachar'' | ||
* '' | * ''Lobonhrod Londobhondo'' | ||
* '' | * ''Samannandan Yamnandan'' | ||
* '' | * ''Sitahoron Rohosyo'' | ||
* '' | * ''Hisebe Bhul Chilo'' | ||
* '' | * ''Mushkil Asan'' | ||
* '' | * ''Dasbangsho Dhangsho'' | ||
* '' | * ''Arjun Samagra'' (1-6) | ||
* '' | * ''Arjun Ebaar Chilapatay'' | ||
* '' | * ''Khiljir Guhay Arjun'' | ||
* '' | * ''Roshataler Rahasya'' | ||
* '' | * ''Arjun Ebaar Bangladeshe'' | ||
* '' | * ''Lakh Takar Pathor'' | ||
* '' | * ''Dui Dike Ak Arjun'' | ||
* '' | * ''Arjuner Pratidwandi'' | ||
* '' | * ''Adim Andhakare Arjun'' | ||
* '' | * ''Arjun Ebaar New York e''}} | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
* Banga Bibhushan Samman | * [[Banga Bibhushan]] Samman awarded by [[Government of West Bengal]]: 2018<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagonews24.com/international/news/428839|title='বঙ্গবিভূষণ' পুরস্কার পেলেন আশা ভোঁসলে, সমরেশ, প্রসেনজিৎ|date=22 May 2018|access-date=26 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202143434/https://www.jagonews24.com/international/news/428839|archive-date=2 February 2024|website=jagonews24.com|language=bn|trans-title=Banga Bibhushan for Asha Bhosle, Samaresh, Prasenjit and others}}</ref> | ||
*Sera Bangali | * [[ABP Ananda]] "Sera Bangali": 2018 | ||
*[[Bankim Puroshkar]] | *[[Bankim Puroshkar]] for ''Kolikataye Nobokumar'': 2009 | ||
* [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] | * [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] for ''Kalbela'': 1984 | ||
* [[Ananda Purashkar]] | * [[Ananda Purashkar]]: 1982 | ||
* | * [[Bengal Film Journalists' Association]] Award, Dishari and Chalachchitra Prasar Samity – Best Script Writer: 1982 | ||
==Adaptation in Movies== | |||
* [[Kaalbela]] | |||
* [[Arjun: Kalimpong E Sitaharan]] | |||
* [[Buno Haansh]] | |||
* Jaalbandi | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:2023 deaths]] | |||
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[[Category:Bengali-language writers]] | [[Category:Bengali-language writers]] | ||
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[[Category:Scottish Church College alumni]] | [[Category:Scottish Church College alumni]] | ||
[[Category:University of Calcutta alumni]] | [[Category:University of Calcutta alumni]] | ||
[[Category:Recipients of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Bengali]] | [[Category:Recipients of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Bengali]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century Indian novelists]] | [[Category:20th-century Indian novelists]] | ||
[[Category:Novelists from West Bengal]] | [[Category:Novelists from West Bengal]] | ||
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| Born | 10 March 1944 |
| Died | 8 May 2023 (aged 79) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Writer |
Notable work | Uttaradhikar, Kalbela, Kalpurush, Garbhadharini, Singhabahini, Kolikatay Nabakumar |
| Website | www |
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Samaresh Majumdar (10 March 1944 – 8 May 2023) was an Indian Bengali language writer from West Bengal.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Majumdar was born on 10 March 1944 in Gairkata, Jalpaiguri district in the then British India.[1][2] He spent his childhood years in the tea gardens of Dooars, Gairkata in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India. He was a student of the Jalpaiguri Zilla School, Jalpaiguri. He completed his bachelor's degree in Bengali literature from Scottish Church College in Kolkata[3] and his master's degree in Bengali Literature from University of Calcutta. His first story appeared in Desh literary magazine in 1967. Dour ("Run") was his first novel, which was published in Desh in 1976. He was associated with the Ananda Publishers.[4]
Genre[edit | edit source]
Majumdar was best known for his Animesh series of novels, the second of which (Kalbela) won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1984. He was also known for creating the detective character Arjun, who is the central character of the 2013 film Arjun – Kalimpong E Sitaharan. The Bengali film Buno Haansh is also based on his novel of the same name, which was published in Pujabarshiki Anondolok.[5] Majumdar was a versatile writer, and many of his novels contain elements of suspense. His novels include Aath Kuthuri Noy Daraja[6], Bandinibash, Daybadhha, Buno Haansher Palak, and Saatkahon. Majumdar worked on short stories, novels, travelogues and children's fiction. His quartet of Uttoradhikar, Kalbela, Kalpurush, and Mousalkal is now considered as a modern classic.[1]
Death[edit | edit source]
Majumdar died after being hospitalised for COPD complications in Kolkata, on 8 May 2023, at the age of 79.[7][8]
Notable characters[edit | edit source]
- Animesh and Madhabilata (Uttaradhikar, Kaalbela, Kalpurush and Mousholkaal)
- Arjun - the sleuth cum science fiction character. The first movie based upon the early adventures of Arjun is Arjun — Kalimpong E Sitaharan, released on 3 May 2013.
- Dipaboli, a striking main character of Saatkahon
- Arka - son of Animesh; in Kalpurush and Moushalkal[9]
Works[edit | edit source]
- Dour
- Uttaradhikar
- Kaalbela
- Kalpurush
- Mousholkal
- Garbhodharini
- Aattiyoswajan
- Ani
- Aath Kuthuri Noy Daraja
- Harinbari
- Janajajok
- Boro Paap Hey
- Ujangonga
- Lokkhir Pachali
- Showar
- Unish Bish
- Shatkahon
- Aabash
- Shoronagoto
- Ferari
- Din Jay Rat Jay
- Bondinibash
- Buno Haansh
- Nikotkotha
- Sroddhanjali
- Anuprobesh
- Kulokundolini
- "Aath Kuthuri Noy Daraja"
- Ora ebong oder maayera
- Haaramir haatbaksho
- Takapoysa
- Ei ami renu
- Teerthojaatri
- Bile paani nei
- Panchti Rohosyo Uponyas
- Kosto Kosto Sukh
- Istition
- Manusher Ma
- Buker bhetor Bangladesh
- Dow Dow Agun
- Kathkoilar Agun
- Kolikatay Nabakumar
- Calcuttay Nabakumar
- Filmstar Nabakumar
Young adults[edit | edit source]
- Khutimari Range
- Khunkharapi
- Kalimpong e Sitaharan
- Chandigarh e Gandogol
- Lighter
- Dwitiyo Lighter
- Tingchuk Monerstery r Hire
- Hangorer Pete Hire
- Jutoy Rokter Daag
- Derdin
- Rotnogorbha
- Kalapahar
- Barofe Payer Chap
- Arjun Ebaar Kolkata e
- Macsaheber Natni
- Arjun Beriye Elo
- Ghumghumer Senbari
- Carvalhor Baxo
- Arjun @ bip bip dotcom
- Yeatir Atmio
- Ekmukhi Rudrakha
- Keo Bojhe Na
- Dracullar Sondhane Arjun
- Joyontir Jongole
- Teen Jaliyat Ebong Ek Mithyebadi
- Dindupure Ratdupur
- Nababganjer Narakhadak
- Phule Bisher Gondho
- Bishalyakarani
- Manush Pachar
- Lobonhrod Londobhondo
- Samannandan Yamnandan
- Sitahoron Rohosyo
- Hisebe Bhul Chilo
- Mushkil Asan
- Dasbangsho Dhangsho
- Arjun Samagra (1-6)
- Arjun Ebaar Chilapatay
- Khiljir Guhay Arjun
- Roshataler Rahasya
- Arjun Ebaar Bangladeshe
- Lakh Takar Pathor
- Dui Dike Ak Arjun
- Arjuner Pratidwandi
- Adim Andhakare Arjun
- Arjun Ebaar New York e
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Banga Bibhushan Samman awarded by Government of West Bengal: 2018[10]
- ABP Ananda "Sera Bangali": 2018
- Bankim Puroshkar for Kolikataye Nobokumar: 2009
- Sahitya Akademi Award for Kalbela: 1984
- Ananda Purashkar: 1982
- Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award, Dishari and Chalachchitra Prasar Samity – Best Script Writer: 1982
Adaptation in Movies[edit | edit source]
- Kaalbela
- Arjun: Kalimpong E Sitaharan
- Buno Haansh
- Jaalbandi
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 সংবাদদাতা, আনন্দবাজার অনলাইন. "দীর্ঘ দিন রোগভোগের পর সমরেশ মজুমদার প্রয়াত! 'কালবেলা'র স্রষ্টা বিলীন কালপুরুষের জগতে". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ↑ "Samares Mazumdar - Bengali Author known worldwide for his contribution to life and literature". astrainfotech.in. Archived from the original on 30 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ↑ Some Alumni of Scottish Church College in 175th Year Commemoration Volume. Scottish Church College, April 2008, p. 590
- ↑ Ananda, A. B. P. (8 May 2023). "প্রয়াত সাহিত্যিক সমরেশ মজুমদার, চিরঘুমের দেশে 'কালপুরুষ'-র স্রষ্টা". bengali.abplive.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ↑ "সমরেশ ৭৫". Sangbad Pratidin. Archived from the original on 9 April 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ↑ মজুমদার, সমরেশ (November 1993). আট কুঠুরি নয় দরজা (in বাংলা) (1st ed.). ৪৫ বেনীয়াটোলা লেন কলকাতা ৭০০০০৯: আনন্দ পাবলিশার্স প্রাইভেট লিমিটেড. ISBN 978-81-7215-262-8.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link) CS1 maint: year (link) - ↑ "Sahitya Akademi Award winning Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar dies". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ↑ "কালবেলায় বিদায় সমরেশ মজুমদারের, শেষ বারের মতো জীবন সূর্য ঢলে গেল". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 8 May 2023. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ↑ Report, Star Digital (8 May 2023). "Renowned author Samaresh Majumdar no more". The Daily Star. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ↑ "'বঙ্গবিভূষণ' পুরস্কার পেলেন আশা ভোঁসলে, সমরেশ, প্রসেনজিৎ" [Banga Bibhushan for Asha Bhosle, Samaresh, Prasenjit and others]. jagonews24.com (in Bengali). 22 May 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2022.