Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay


Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay was one of the most prominent writers of modern Bengali literature.

Life and works

He was born on September 7, 1920 in Bajrajogini, Dacca as the fifth of ten children of a Bengali Brahmin couple, Paresh Chandra Mukhopadhyay and Tarubala Devi. Mukhopadyay graduated in commerce from Hooghly Mohsin College, then affiliated with the University of Calcutta. His first story was Nurse Mitra, published in the newspaper , which was later made into major movies. Bollywood films like Safar and Bemisal were also made from his novels.
His first novel was Swaha, also published in Basumati and later renamed as Ruper Hate Bikikini. His first published novel was Kaalchakra, but he made his mark as novelist with his fourth published novel, Chalachal, especially from its successful cinematisation by Asit Sen in 1956. The cinematisation of Panchatapa in 1957 by the same director, further enhanced the writer's reputation.
He joined the newspaper Jugantar in 1955 after joining and leaving nine jobs and subsequently became the head of the Sunday special of the newspaper. He died on May 4, 1989.
Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay was one of the most cinematised authors of Bengali literature. Some of the movies made from his stories and novels are listed below. Many of his novels have been translated in other Indian languages. Love and romance and the human relationship are recurring themes of his novels.

Some published works

He had authored more than a hundred books,, some of which are given below.
Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay Rachanabali- Mitra O Ghosh Publishers
1st- Charachar, Balakar Mon, Saat Pake Bandha
2nd- Panchatapa, Bajikar, Bakulbasar
3rd- -Nabanayika, Alakatilaka, Mahuakatha, Sanjher Mallika, Bideshini
4th- -Raptir Dak, Janalar Dhare, Protiharini, Kumari Mata
5th- Sei Ajanar Khoje-1, Raagshar, Manusher Darbare
6th- Sei Ajanar Khoje-2, Paye Paye Protiddhoni, Jhankar
7th- -Manmadhuchandrika, Protibimbita, Roshnai, Peakpoint, Uttar Basante
8th- - Mukhomukhi, Dujanar Ghar, Ferai Otit, Chalo Jongale Jai, Model, Rupashi Banglar Mukh, Sonali Rekha, Tribarna, Ekjan Mrs Nandi, Kathamala, Meena Rakhi Sadhika
9th- Swayangbrita, Leelabati, Jhokhon Dhal Naame, Samudra Safen
10th- Nagarpaare Rupnagar-1, Kaal Tumi Aaleya-1, Trishul
11th- Kaal Tumi Aaleya-2, Nagarpaare Rupnagar-2, Jabar Bodole, Kaal Jamunar Biye
12th- Shatarupe Dekha, Nagarpaare Rupnagar-3
13th- Sonar Harin Nei- 1, Ekaal Okaal, Teenpurush
14th- Sonar Harin Nei-2, Khonir Notun Moni, Onnyo Naam Jibon, Ek Romonir Juddho
15th- Aami Se O Sokha, Jar Jetha Ghar, Dinkaal, Sei Obelaye, Megher Minare, Basakshoyon, Chander Kachhachhi
16th- Nagardarpane, Anandarup, Pronoy Aadim, Daya Noi- Bichar Karo, Chena Mukher Michhil
17th- Shilapote Lekha, Saari Tumi Kaar, Porokopale Rajarani-1
18th- Porokopale Rajarani-2, Surjyosnan, Dorja Ekhono Khola
19th- Rup Niye Jash Niye, Meena O Rakhi, Rakta Aagun Prem, Sobuj Toron Chharie
20th- Aalor Thikana, Notun Tulir Taan, Pronoy Pasha, Hotath Sedin, Hisaab Melate
21st- Aar Ek Saaje, Aashroy, Parinoi-Mongol, Tobu Kokil Daake, Malobi Malancho, Essay- Nishhiddho Boi
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