Rabindra Puraskar
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Edition 52 (1975) Winner
Achintya Kumar Sengupta
アチントヤ・クマール・セングプタ
Achintya Kumar Sengupta
Aliases:
Niharika Debi / Niharika Devi
Pen Names:
Niharika Debi（Pen name used in early short stories and poetry）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1903-09-19 （Noakhali, Bengal Presidency, British India (now Bangladesh)）
- Died
- 1976-01-29 （Kolkata, West Bengal, India） age 72
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Bengali, English
- Residence History
- Noakhali (birthplace, now in Bangladesh) → Kolkata (education and long-term residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Poet, Novelist, Biographer, Editor, Short story writer, Judge (judicial service)
- Active Years
- 1921-1976
- Influenced By
- Kallol movement, Little magazine movement, Rabindranath Tagore (one of the influences)
- Influenced
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Suburban College (English) | Faculty of English | English studies | B.A. (Honours) | 1920年代 | British India / India |
| University of Calcutta | Faculty of Arts | English | M.A. | 1920年代 | British India / India |
| Degree in Law (institution not specified) | — | — | LLB（法学） | 1920年代 | British India / India |
South Suburban College (English)
Faculty of English
/ English studies
Degree:
B.A. (Honours)
Period:
1920年代
Country:
British India / India
Studied English (exact graduation year unknown)
University of Calcutta
Faculty of Arts
/ English
Degree:
M.A.
Period:
1920年代
Country:
British India / India
Obtained M.A. (exact year unknown)
Degree in Law (institution not specified)
Degree:
LLB（法学）
Period:
1920年代
Country:
British India / India
Obtained a law degree and entered judicial service in 1928
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jagattarini Award | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 1975 | Rabindra Puraskar | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 1975 | Saratchandra Smriti Award | — | — | — | 受賞 |
Jagattarini Award
1975
Result:
受賞
Rabindra Puraskar
1975
Result:
受賞
Saratchandra Smriti Award
1975
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Bede
NovelA novel depicting aspects of Bengali society. Considered one of the author's notable works.
societysocial statushuman relationships
Kakjyotsna
NovelA work blending romantic elements with social depiction.
lovetradition and change
Uttarayan
PoetryA poetry collection that poetically records seasons and the transitions of life.
seasonslifenostalgia
Amabasya
PoetryA collection centered on night, darkness, and inner emotions.
introspectionnight
Purba Paschim
PoetryA set of poems themed around the east-west cultural contrast.
culturecontrast
Bibliography
- Bede
- Akoshik
- Kakjyotsna
- Bibaher Cheye Boro
- Endrani
- Urnonav
- Nobonita
- Jashomoti
- Tuta Futa
- Double Decker
- Okalbosonto
- Odhibus
- Amabasya (poetry)
- Uttarayan (poetry)
Adaptations
- Endrani (source for the film 'Indrani')
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- modernist elementsrealismpoetic narration
- Recurring Motifs
- human relationshipsurban–rural contrastspirituality / religiosity
Legacy
Achintya Kumar Sengupta made significant contributions to Bengali literature, producing more than 100 books across poetry, novels, short stories and biographies. He was associated with the magazine Kallol as an editor and played a role in modern Bengali literary movements. He received multiple literary awards in 1975.
Archives
- Banglapedia author entry
- West Bengal Public Library Network (author records)
- Open Library (author page)
In Popular Culture
- The novel 'Endrani' is cited as source material for the film 'Indrani'
Trivia
- Authored over 100 books.
- Used the pen name 'Niharika Debi' in early career.
- Entered judicial service in 1928 and retired as Principal District Judge of Alipore Court in 1961.
- Received Jagattarini Award, Rabindra Puraskar and Saratchandra Smriti Award in 1975.