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He started writing under a pen name, ‘Niharika Debi’. He contributed to almost all genres of [[Bengali literature]], but is best remembered for his novels and short stories. In all, he wrote more than 100 books. Sengupta was closely associated with the famous magazine [[Kallol]], and was its editor for some time. | He started writing under a pen name, ‘Niharika Debi’. He contributed to almost all genres of [[Bengali literature]], but is best remembered for his novels and short stories. In all, he wrote more than 100 books. Sengupta was closely associated with the famous magazine [[Kallol]], and was its editor for some time. | ||
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Achintya Kumar Sengupta | |
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| Born | 19 September 1903 |
| Died | 29 January 1976 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | South Suburban College University of Calcutta |
Achintya Kumar Sengupta (born 19 September 1903 – 29 January 1976) was an Indian Bengali-language writer.
Life[edit]
He was born in Noakhali, now in Bangladesh. At the age of 13, after his father's death, Sengupta moved to Calcutta, where he completed his schooling. He got a B. A. Honours degree from South Suburban College in English, followed by an M. A. degree from the University of Calcutta. Subsequently, he obtained a degree in Law and entered the judicial service in 1928 as a Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Assistant Magistrate Second Class. He served as a Judge in Magistrate Courts of Kolkata and District Courts of Midnapore, Dinajpore, and Kushtia. He retired as a Principal District Judge of the Alipore Court in 1961.[1][2]
Works[edit]
He started writing under a pen name, ‘Niharika Debi’. He contributed to almost all genres of Bengali literature, but is best remembered for his novels and short stories. In all, he wrote more than 100 books. Sengupta was closely associated with the famous magazine Kallol, and was its editor for some time.
Novels[edit]
- Bede
- Akoshik
- Kakjoshna
- Bibaher Cheye Boro
- Endrani
- Prachir O Prantor
- Urnonav
- Nobonita
- Je Jai Boluk
- Asumodru Antorongo
- Prothom Kadom Phul
Story collections[edit]
- Tuta Futa
- Eti
- Okalbosonto
- Odhibus
- Double Decker
- Polayon
- Jotonbibi
- Sareng
- Hari Muchi Dom
- Kalorokto
- Kath Khor Kerosine
- Chasa Bhusha
- Ekartri
- Jashomoti
Poetry[edit]
- Amabasya
- Amra
- Priya O Prithibi
- Neel Akash
- Purba Paschim
- Uttarayan
Biographies[edit]
- Param Purush Sriramkrishna-1
- Param Purush Sriramkrishna-2
- Param Purush Sriramkrishna-3
- Param Purush Sriramkrishna-4
- Poromaprokriti Sri Sarodamoni
- Okhondo Omiyo Srigourango
- Bireshor Bibekananda
- Rotnakor Girishchandra
- Amritapurush Jishu
- Udyata Kharga Subhash
Others[edit]
- Kollol Joog
- Joishter Jhor
Awards[edit]
He received the Jagattarini Award, Rabindra Puraskar and the Saratchandra Smriti Award in 1975 for his outstanding contributions to literature and journalism.[3]
Death[edit]
He died in Kolkata on 29 January 1976.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kahaly, Anirudha. "Sengupta, Achintya Kumar". Banglapedia. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ↑ "অচিন্ত্যকুমার সেনগুপ্ত". The Manobkantha. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "অচিন্ত্যকুমার সেনগুপ্ত". onushilon.org. Archived from the original on 29 May 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
External links[edit]
- Achintya Kumar Sengupta on IMDb
- Achintya Kumar Sengupta at Banglapedia
- Works by Achintyakumar Sengupta at Open Library
- Achintya Kumar Sengupta at the West Bengal Public Library Network
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