Ashutosh Mukherjee (writer)
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Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay was one among the more prominent writers of modern Bengali literature
. He was born in 1920 in Bajrajogini, Dacca (now Dhaka
). His father's name was Paresh Chandra Mukhopadhyay. Mukhopadyay graduated in commerce from Hooghly Mohsin College
, then affiliated with the University of Calcutta
. His first story was Nurse Mitra, published in the newspaper Basumati, which was later made into major movies (Deep Jwele Jai
in Bengali and Khamoshi
in Hindi). He has also written stories for films like, Safar
(1970) and Bemisal
.
His first novel was Swaha, also published in Basumati and later renamed as Ruper Hate Bikikini. He joined the newspaper Jugantar
in 1955 and subsequently became the head of the Sunday special of the newspaper. He died in 1989.
Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay was one of the most cinematised authors of Bengali literature. 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.
Bengali literature
Bengali literature is literary works written in Bengali language particularly from Bangladesh and the Indian provinces of West Bengal and Tripura. The history of Bengali literature traces back hundreds of years while it is impossible to separate the literary trends of the two Bengals during the...
. He was born in 1920 in Bajrajogini, Dacca (now Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
). His father's name was Paresh Chandra Mukhopadhyay. Mukhopadyay graduated in commerce from Hooghly Mohsin College
Hooghly Mohsin College
Hooghly Mohsin College is affiliated to The University of Burdwan where undergraduate and postgraduate courses are taught. From 1857 to 1960 it was affiliated to the University of Calcutta. It is situated on the banks of Hooghly River in Chinsurah, District Hooghly, West Bengal, India.-History:The...
, then affiliated with the University of Calcutta
University of Calcutta
The University of Calcutta is a public university located in the city of Kolkata , India, founded on 24 January 1857...
. His first story was Nurse Mitra, published in the newspaper Basumati, which was later made into major movies (Deep Jwele Jai
Deep Jwele Jaai
Deep jwele jai or Deep Jweley Jai was a Bengali movie directed by Asit Sen released in 1959.-Plot:This is a story of a nurse in a psychiatric hospital, played by Suchitra Sen. Sen's character is a part of a team exploring new therapy for patients who have suffered emotional trauma...
in Bengali and Khamoshi
Khamoshi
Khamoshi is a 1969 black-and-white Hindi film directed by Asit Sen, starring Rajesh Khanna and Waheeda Rehman. It especially remembered for its songs with music by Hemant Kumar and some haunting lyrics by Gulzar, who also wrote films equally effective dialogues...
in Hindi). He has also written stories for films like, Safar
Safar
Safar is the second month in the Islamic calendar.The root of the name, صفر ṣafr, has three basic areas of meaning: 1) whistle, hiss, chirp; 2) be yellow, pale ; 3) to be empty, devoid, vacant...
(1970) and Bemisal
Bemisal
Bemisal is a 1982 movie produced by Debesh Gosh and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Mehra, Raakhee, Deven Verma, Aruna Irani and Om Shivpuri. The music was by R.D...
.
His first novel was Swaha, also published in Basumati and later renamed as Ruper Hate Bikikini. He joined the newspaper Jugantar
Jugantar
Jugantar or Yugantar was one of the two main secret revolutionary trends operating in Bengal for Indian independence.This association, like Anushilan Samiti started in the guise of suburban fitness club. Several Jugantar members were arrested, hanged, or deported for life to the Cellular Jail in...
in 1955 and subsequently became the head of the Sunday special of the newspaper. He died in 1989.
Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay was one of the most cinematised authors of Bengali literature. 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
- 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 15 volumes)ISBN 8172931948 ISBN 9788172931940
- Aashray OCLC Number 59961395
- Aaro Ek Jan
- Aalor Thikana
- Aabaar Aami Aasbo
- Jar Jetha Ghar
- Balakar Man
- Par kapale Raja Rani
- Jakhan manush holam
- Hridayer Pathe Khunjo ISBN 8173340110 ISBN 9788173340116
- Kichhu Katha Chhilo OCLC 59922003
- Dui Nayika OCLC 59054542
- Sei Ajanar Khonje OCLC 59068982
- Pranay Adim OCLC 59053894
- Tin Bhag Jal OCLC 59049199
Movies from his works
- Deep Jwele Jai
- KhamoshiKhamoshiKhamoshi is a 1969 black-and-white Hindi film directed by Asit Sen, starring Rajesh Khanna and Waheeda Rehman. It especially remembered for its songs with music by Hemant Kumar and some haunting lyrics by Gulzar, who also wrote films equally effective dialogues...
- Kaal Tumi Aleya (Screenplay also by the author)
- Aami Se O Sakha (1975)
- Kora KagazKora KagazKora Kagaz is a 1974 Hindi film produced by Sanath Kothari and directed by Anil Ganguly. The film stars Vijay Anand, Jaya Bhaduri, A.K. Hangal, Achala Sachdev and Deven Verma. The films music is by Kalyanji Anandji...
- Amar Kantak
- Saat Paake Bandha
- SafarSafarSafar is the second month in the Islamic calendar.The root of the name, صفر ṣafr, has three basic areas of meaning: 1) whistle, hiss, chirp; 2) be yellow, pale ; 3) to be empty, devoid, vacant...
- BemisalBemisalBemisal is a 1982 movie produced by Debesh Gosh and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Mehra, Raakhee, Deven Verma, Aruna Irani and Om Shivpuri. The music was by R.D...
- Aalor Thikana
- Aaro Ek Jan