Ananda Puraskar
1 appearances
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Edition 32 (1988) Winner
Abul Bashar
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Abul Bashar
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1951-01-01 （Islampur (Domkal), Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India）
- Nationality
- Indian
- Languages
- Bengali
Career
- Occupations
- Writer
- Active Years
- 1970-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Calcutta | Faculty of Commerce | Commerce | 商学士 (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | India |
University of Calcutta
Faculty of Commerce
/ Commerce
Degree:
商学士 (Bachelor of Commerce)
Country:
India
Graduated with a commerce degree
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Ananda Purashkar | — | — | Ananda Bazar Patrika | 受賞 |
| 1993 | Sahitya-Shiromoni Purashkar | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2008 | Bankim Smriti Purashkar | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2019 | Banga Bhushan | — | — | Government of West Bengal | 受賞 |
| 2025 | Guild Lifetime Literary Award | — | — | — | 受賞 |
Ananda Purashkar
1988
Organization:
Ananda Bazar Patrika
Result:
受賞
Sahitya-Shiromoni Purashkar
1993
Result:
受賞
Bankim Smriti Purashkar
2008
Result:
受賞
Banga Bhushan
2019
Organization:
Government of West Bengal
Result:
受賞
Guild Lifetime Literary Award
2025
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Phool Bou
1988 NovelA novel depicting rural society and family relationships, exploring conflicts between tradition and individual desires.
familytraditionrural society
Marusvarga
1991 NovelA set of stories dealing with alienation and loss.
lonelinessloss
Madhabsundori
Novel / Short fictionConsidered one of the author's notable works; a romantic yet socially conscious story.
lovesocial issues
Bibliography
- Agnibalaka
- Phool Bou
- Marusvarga
- Bhorer Proshuti
- Saidabai
- Simar
- Mati chere jai
- Surer Sampan
- Vetore Aste Dao
- Sporser Baire
- Akaslina
- Jol, Mati, Aguner Upakkhayan
- Naram Hridoyer Chinho
- Pobitro Asukh
- Paanikayed
- Anna Nakshi
- Dharmer Grahon
- Suchitra Sen
- Ekti Khame Bhora Kahini
- Bhor Poati Tara
Adaptations
- Film 'Sitara' (2019)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- social realismcharacter-driven narration
- Recurring Motifs
- rural lifefamily tiesfemale perspectives
Legacy
One of the prominent voices in contemporary Bengali literature from West Bengal. Praised for depictions of rural society and insights into social issues; recipient of multiple literary awards.
Quotes
-
"I was threatened when I had first written against triple talaq."
Source: The Times of India (interview article) (2017)
Trivia
- Spouse: Sahana Bibi.
- Reported recipient of Banga Bhushan in 2019 (sources vary on exact year).
- Associated in some sources with the 2019 film 'Sitara'.