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Samaresh Majumdar

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Samares Mazumdar
Majumder in 2015
Born(1944-03-10)10 March 1944
Gairkata,Jalpaiguri district,British India
Died8 May 2023(2023-05-08)(aged 79)
Kolkata,West Bengal,India
NationalityIndian
Alma mater
OccupationWriter
Notable workUttaradhikar,Kalbela,Kalpurush,Garbhadharini,Singhabahini,Kolikatay Nabakumar
Websitewww.astrainfotech.in/samaresmazumdar/
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Samaresh Majumdar(10 March 1944 – 8 May 2023) was an IndianBengali languagewriter fromWest Bengal.

Early life and education

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Majumdar was born on 10 March 1944 inGairkata,Jalpaiguri districtin the thenBritish India.[1][2]He spent his childhood years in the tea gardens ofDooars,GairkatainJalpaiguridistrict,West Bengal,India. He was a student of theJalpaiguri Zilla School,Jalpaiguri. He completed hisbachelor's degreeinBengali literaturefromScottish Church CollegeinKolkata[3]and hismaster's degreein Bengali Literature fromUniversity of Calcutta.His first story appeared inDeshliterary magazine in 1967.Dour( "Run" ) was his first novel, which was published inDeshin 1976. He was associated with theAnanda Publishers.[4]

Genre

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Majumdar was best known for hisAnimesh seriesof novels, the second of which (Kalbela) won theSahitya Akademi Awardin 1984. He was also known for creating the detective characterArjun,who is the central character of the 2013 filmArjun – Kalimpong E Sitaharan.The Bengali filmBuno Haanshis 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 includeAath Kuthuri Noy Daraja,Bandinibash,Daybadhha,Buno Haansher Palak,andSaatkahon.Majumdar worked on short stories, novels, travelogues and children's fiction. His quartet ofUttoradhikar,Kalbela,Kalpurush,andMousalkalis now considered as a modern classic.[1]

Death

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Majumdar died after being hospitalised forCOPD complicationsinKolkata,on 8 May 2023, at the age of 79.[6][7]

Notable characters

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  • Animeshand Madhabilata (Uttaradhikar,Kaalbela,Kalpurush andMousholkaal)
  • Arjun- the sleuth cum science fiction character. The first movie based upon the early adventures of Arjun isArjun — Kalimpong E Sitaharan,released on 3 May 2013.
  • Dipaboli,a striking main character ofSaatkahon
  • Arka- son of Animesh; inKalpurushandMoushalkal[8]

Works

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  • Dour
  • Uttaradhikar
  • Kaalbela
  • Kalpurush
  • Mousholkal
  • Garbhodharini
  • Aattiyoswajan
  • Ani
  • 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
  • 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

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  • 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

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References

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  1. ^abসংবাদদাতা, আনন্দবাজার অনলাইন."দীর্ঘ দিন রোগভোগের পর সমরেশ মজুমদার প্রয়াত! 'কালবেলা'র স্রষ্টা বিলীন কালপুরুষের জগতে".www.anandabazar.com(in Bengali).Retrieved8 May2023.
  2. ^"Samares Mazumdar - Bengali Author known worldwide for his contribution to life and literature".astrainfotech.in.Archivedfrom the original on 30 April 2018.Retrieved17 April2018.
  3. ^Some Alumni of Scottish Church Collegein175th Year Commemoration Volume.Scottish Church College, April 2008, p. 590
  4. ^Ananda, A. B. P. (8 May 2023)."প্রয়াত সাহিত্যিক সমরেশ মজুমদার, চিরঘুমের দেশে 'কালপুরুষ'-র স্রষ্টা".bengali.abplive.com(in Bengali).Retrieved8 May2023.
  5. ^"সমরেশ ৭৫".Sangbad Pratidin.Archivedfrom the original on 9 April 2020.Retrieved15 January2020.
  6. ^"Sahitya Akademi Award winning Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar dies".www.telegraphindia.com.Retrieved8 May2023.
  7. ^"কালবেলায় বিদায় সমরেশ মজুমদারের, শেষ বারের মতো জীবন সূর্য ঢলে গেল".Hindustantimes Bangla(in Bengali). 8 May 2023.Retrieved8 May2023.
  8. ^Report, Star Digital (8 May 2023)."Renowned author Samaresh Majumdar no more".The Daily Star.Retrieved8 May2023.
  9. ^"'বঙ্গবিভূষণ' পুরস্কার পেলেন আশা ভোঁসলে, সমরেশ, প্রসেনজিৎ "[Banga Bibhushan for Asha Bhosle, Samaresh, Prasenjit and others].jagonews24.com(in Bengali). 22 May 2018. Archived fromthe originalon 2 February 2024.Retrieved26 September2022.
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