Shaktipada Rajguru

Shaktipada Rajguru

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Shaktipada Rajguru Profile

  • Name:
  • Shaktipada Rajguru
  • Born:
  • February 1, 1922
  • Died:
  • June 12, 2014

Shaktipada Rajguru Biography

Shaktipada Rajguru was a writer who authored books in Bengali language. Ritwik Ghatak’s Meghe Dhaka Tara and Shakti Samanta’s Amanush and Barsaat Ki Ek Raat were the screen adaptions of his acclaimed novels. Bollywood movie – Aankhon Mein Tum Ho directed by Shakti Samanta’s son and many other films were based on his works. His books have been translated into Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam languages. He authored novels and essays. He was a recipient of Bibhutibhushan Award, All-India Lion's Award and many other honours.

 

Shaktipada Rajguru was born on 1 February 1922 in Gopebandi, Bankura District, West Bengal. He schooled from Murshidabad, and graduated from Kolkata. His first novel, Dinguli Mor, was written in 1945, which marked his beginning in literal journey. Over the years he wrote more than 100 novels. Though he earned popularity as a fictional writer, he also authored a few essays. Many of his novels were set in places outside West Bengal - Chota Nagpur, Maharashtra, and Dandakaranya, and that was based on his travelling experiences throughout India. He also described nature in detail through his fictional works.

 

As a writer, his most famous published books include - Meghe Dhaka Tara, Moni Begum, Antare antare, Jeebon Kahini, Anusandhan, Amanush and Baghini. He lived a long life of 92 years and passed away on 12 June 2014. He was fully active in his writing career till then. He received The Hall of Fame - Lifetime Achievement Sahityabramha Award in 2009 and many other honours during his lifetime. In his novels, the central character used to be very strong, closely linked to the location or place he is fixed to.

 

Published: January 05, 2020

Updated: January 05, 2020

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