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Achintya Kumar Sengupta

Achintya Kumar Sengupta (born 19 September 1903 – 29 January 1976) was an Indian Bengali-language poet, story writer, novelist, biographer and editor.[2][1]

Achintya Kumar Sengupta
Born(1903-09-19)19 September 1903
Noakhali, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died29 January 1976(1976-01-29) (aged 72)
Kolkata, West Bengal, India[1]
NationalityIndian
Other namesNiharika Devi (pseudonym)
Alma materAsutosh College
University of Calcutta
Occupation(s)Writer, Poet, Novelist, biographers, editor, short story writer
Years active1921-1976
Notable workBede, Kakjoshna, Uttarayan, Amabasya, Purba Paschim
MovementKallol, Little magazine movement
RelativesJitendra Kumar Sengupta (brother)
AwardsJagattarini Award (1975) Rabindra Puraskar (1975) and Saratchandra Smriti Award (1975)

Life

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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][3]

Works

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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.

Novels

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  • Bede
  • Akoshik
  • Kakjoshna
  • Bibaher Cheye Boro
  • Endrani
  • Prachir O Prantor
  • Urnonav
  • Nobonita
  • Je Jai Boluk
  • Asumodru Antorongo
  • Prothom Kadom Phul

Story collections

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  • Tuta Futa
  • Eti
  • Okalbosonto
  • Odhibus
  • Double Decker
  • Polayon
  • Jotonbibi
  • Sareng
  • Hari Muchi Dom
  • Kalorokto
  • Kath Khor Kerosine
  • Chasa Bhusha
  • Ekartri
  • Jashomoti

Poetry

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  • Amabasya
  • Amra
  • Priya O Prithibi
  • Neel Akash
  • Purba Paschim
  • Uttarayan

Biographies

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  • 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

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  • Kollol Joog
  • Joishter Jhor

Awards

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He received the Jagattarini Award, Rabindra Puraskar and the Saratchandra Smriti Award in 1975 for his outstanding contributions to literature and journalism.[4]

Death

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He died in Kolkata on 29 January 1976.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Kahaly, Anirudha. "Sengupta, Achintya Kumar". Banglapedia. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  2. ^ "অচিন্ত্যকুমার সেনগুপ্ত". সববাংলায় (in Bengali). 18 September 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  3. ^ "অচিন্ত্যকুমার সেনগুপ্ত". The Manobkantha. 16 September 2015. Archived from the original on 19 January 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  4. ^ "অচিন্ত্যকুমার সেনগুপ্ত". onushilon.org. Archived from the original on 29 May 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
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