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Khirer Putul
''Khirer Putul'' () is a children's fantasy novel written by Abanindranath Tagore in 1896. Khirer Putul is considered a masterpiece and landmark by writers in Bengali language children's literature. Khirer Putul is a simple and touching tale about the sugar doll, the fate of Duorani and a tricky and extraordinary monkey. Aadi Brahmosamaj press first published this book. Later on, it was translated into other languages. The story was adapted into a film of the same name by Indian writer and director Purnendu Pattrea in 1976. Khirer Putul (TV series), ''Khirer Putul'', an Indian television soap opera based on the novel aired on Zee Bangla in 2020. It was also adapted into a play by the Indian theatre group Nandikar in 2017, with Anindita Chakraborty as its director. Plot The king of Deepnagar had two queens Suo Rani and Duo Rani. The king gave Suo Rani 7 palaces, 700 female slaves, best ornaments from 7 kingdoms, 7 gardens, 7 chariots. He neglected Duo Rani and gave her a broke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abanindranath Tagore
Abanindranath Tagore (Bengali: অবনীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর; 7 August 1871 – 5 December 1951) was the principal artist and creator of the "Indian Society of Oriental Art". He was also the first major exponent of Swadeshi values in Indian art. He founded the influential Bengal school of art, which led to the development of modern Indian painting.Abanindranath Tagore, A Survey of the Master’s Life and Work by Mukul Dey , reprinted from "Abanindra Number," ''The Visva-Bharati Quarterly,'' May – Oct. 1942. He was also a noted writer, particularly for children. Popularly known as 'Aban Thakur', his books ''Rajkahini, Buro Angla, Nalak,'' and '' Khirer Putul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mrinalini Devi
Mrinalini Devi (1 March 1874 – 23 November 1902) was a translator and the wife of Nobel laureate poet, philosopher, author and musician Rabindranath Tagore. She was from the Jessor district, where her father worked at the Tagore estate. In 1883, at the age of nine, she married Tagore. Early life Mrinalini Devi was born to Benimadhob Roy Choudhury and Dakshayoni at Phultala village, in Jessor district of Bengal Presidency in British India (present-day Bangladesh). Her exact date of birth is not known. According to one estimate of a biographer, she was born on 1 March 1874. Another gave her birth as 1872. Before her marriage, Mrinalini Devi was known as Bhabatarini. However, it is unknown whether it was her formal name or nickname. She studied until Class I in the local village school. Her father worked at the Tagore estate. Marriage to Rabindranath Tagore The ''paka dekha'', a ritual in which members of the groom's family come to see the bride, was performed by Rabindran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Novels Adapted Into Plays
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Indian Novels Adapted Into Films
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Indian Literature
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Indian Folklore
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Children's Fantasy Novels
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1890s Children's Books
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Indian Children's Novels
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Indian Fairy Tales
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19th-century Indian Novels
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