Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay (anglicised spelling of surname: Mukherjee) was one of the most prominent writers of modern

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Life and works

Mukhopadhyay was born on 7 September 1920, in Bajrajogini,Bikrampur, Dacca (now

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) as the fifth of ten children of a

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couple, Paresh Chandra Mukhopadhyay and Tarubala Devi.

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of ''Sonar Harin Nei'', novel by Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay, Combined edition, Kolkata: Mitra & Ghosh, 2010 Mukhopadyay graduated in commerce from

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, then affiliated with the

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. His first story was ''Nurse Mitra'', published in the newspape
Basumati
which was later made into major movies (

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in Bengali and Khamoshi in Hindi).

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films like ''

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'' (1970) and ''

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'' were also made from his novels. His first novel was ''Swaha'', also published in ''Basumati'' and later renamed as ''Ruper Hate Bikikini''. His first published novel was ''Kaalchakra'', but he made his mark as novelist with his fourth published novel, ''Chalachal'', especially from its successful cinematisationClick for বই: Author Info - আশুতোষ মুখোপাধ্যায়
by Asit Sen in 1956. The cinematisation of ''Panchatapa'' in 1957 by the same director,http://www.gomolo.com/panchatapa-movie/13645 further enhanced the writer's reputation. He joined the newspaper

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in 1955 after joining and leaving nine jobs and subsequently became the head of the Sunday special of the newspaper. He died on May 4, 1989. Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay was one of the most cinematised authors of Bengali

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. Some of the movies made from his stories and novels are listed below. Many of his novels have been translated in other Indian languages. Love and romance and the human relationship are recurring themes of his novels.

Some published works

He had authored more than a hundred books, (short stories and novels), some of which are given below. *Panchatapa OCLC Number 5904725 *Chalachal *Nagar Darpane *Tin Purush *Sonar Harin Nei *Kaal Tumi Aleya *Shilapate Likha *Saat Paake Bandha *Anandaroop *Aami Se O Sakha *Sabuj Toran Chhariye *Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay Rachanabali (Collected Works in 20 volumes) Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay Rachanabali- Mitra O Ghosh Publishers (Till 2015- 21 Books) 1st- Charachar, Balakar Mon, Saat Pake Bandha 2nd- Panchatapa, Bajikar, Bakulbasar 3rd- (Short Stories Collection)-Nabanayika, Alakatilaka, Mahuakatha, Sanjher Mallika, Bideshini 4th- (Short Stories Collection)-Raptir Dak, Janalar Dhare, Protiharini, Kumari Mata 5th- Sei Ajanar Khoje-1, Raagshar, Manusher Darbare 6th- Sei Ajanar Khoje-2, Paye Paye Protiddhoni, Jhankar 7th- (Short Stories Collection)-Manmadhuchandrika, Protibimbita, Roshnai, Peakpoint, Uttar Basante 8th- (Short Stories Collection)- Mukhomukhi, Dujanar Ghar, Ferai Otit, Chalo Jongale Jai, Model, Rupashi Banglar Mukh, Sonali Rekha, Tribarna, Ekjan Mrs Nandi, Kathamala, Meena Rakhi Sadhika 9th- Swayangbrita, Leelabati, Jhokhon Dhal Naame, Samudra Safen 10th- Nagarpaare Rupnagar-1, Kaal Tumi Aaleya-1, Trishul 11th- Kaal Tumi Aaleya-2, Nagarpaare Rupnagar-2, Jabar Bodole, Kaal Jamunar Biye 12th- Shatarupe Dekha, Nagarpaare Rupnagar-3 13th- Sonar Harin Nei- 1, Ekaal Okaal, Teenpurush 14th- Sonar Harin Nei-2, Khonir Notun Moni, Onnyo Naam Jibon, Ek Romonir Juddho 15th- Aami Se O Sokha, Jar Jetha Ghar, Dinkaal, Sei Obelaye, Megher Minare, Basakshoyon, Chander Kachhachhi 16th- Nagardarpane, Anandarup, Pronoy Aadim, Daya Noi- Bichar Karo, Chena Mukher Michhil 17th- Shilapote Lekha, Saari Tumi Kaar, Porokopale Rajarani-1 18th- Porokopale Rajarani-2, Surjyosnan, Dorja Ekhono Khola 19th- Rup Niye Jash Niye, Meena O Rakhi, Rakta Aagun Prem, Sobuj Toron Chharie 20th- Aalor Thikana, Notun Tulir Taan, Pronoy Pasha, Hotath Sedin, Hisaab Melate 21st- Aar Ek Saaje, Aashroy, Parinoi-Mongol, Tobu Kokil Daake, Malobi Malancho, Essay- Nishhiddho Boi *Aashra
OCLC Number 59961395
*Aaro Ek Jan *Aalor Thikana *Aabaar Aami Aasbo *Jar Jetha Ghar *Balakar Man *Parkpale Raja Rani *Jakhan manush holam *Hridayer Pathe Khunjo *Kichhu Katha Chhil
OCLC 59922003
*Dui Nayik
OCLC 59054542
*Sei Ajanar Khonj
OCLC 59068982
*Pranay Adi
OCLC 59053894
*Tin Bhag Ja
OCLC 59049199

Adaptations of his works

* Talaash, 1992 Indian drama series which aired on

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, based ''Sonar Kathi Rupor Kathi'' *Chalachal (

in Hindi) *

( Khamoshi in Hindi) *Kaal Tumi Aleya (Screenplay also by the author) *Aami Se O Sakha (1975) (

in Hindi) *

Amar Kantak ''Amar Kantak'' is a Bengali drama film directed by Sukhen Das and produced by Mala Gupta. The film was loosely based on the play ''Priyar Khoje'' of Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay. It was released in 1986 in the banner of Parna Chitram. This movie rece ...

Saat Pake Bandha ''Saat Pake Bandha'' is a Bengali romantic film starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Suchitra Sen, Pahari Sanyal and Tarun Kumar. Directed by Ajoy Kar, it was a box office success upon its release. The movie was remade in 1963 in Telugu as ''Viva ...

(

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in Hindi) *Aalor Thikana *Aaro Ek Jan *Nabaraag (1971), based on Natun tulir taan *Sankhabela (1966) from the story 'Sandesh'

References

External links

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WorldCat Booklist
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mukhopadhyay, Ashutosh Writers from Kolkata Bengali writers Bengali novelists Bengali-language writers 1920 births 1989 deaths Hooghly Mohsin College alumni Bangladeshi male novelists 20th-century novelists Writers from Dhaka