Kalindi Charan Panigrahi
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Kalindi Charan Panigrahi (2 July 1901 – 15 May 1991 CE), was a noted Oriya poet, novelist, story writer, dramatist and essayist. He was one of the members of the Oriya literary group Sabuja Gosthi (the Green Group). Influenced by the romantic thoughts of Rabindranath Tagore, during the thirties when the progressive Marxist movements was in full flow in Oriya Literature, Kalindi Charan panigrahi, the brother of Bhagabati Charan Panigrahi,the founder of Marxist Trend in Orissa , formed a group circa 1920 called “Sabuja Samiti.” Along with two of his writer friend Annada Shankar Ray and Baikuntha Patnaik. Perhaps it was the very short existed period in Oriya Literature and later submerged with either Gandhian thoughts or Marxian thoughts. Later Kalindi Charan Panigrahi wrote his famous novel Matira Manisha, being influenced by Gandhism. He was for a period, the editor of English journals, Bhanja Pradipa and Mayurbhanja Chronicle.
His eldest daughter Nandini Satpathy
was born in 1931 who later went on to become the Chief Minister of Orissa.His younger brother Bhagawati Charan Panigrahi was the founder of Communist party in Orissa. Bhagawati's great contribution for the Independence of India is under played in the history because he had been illegally imprisoned and slow poisoned by the British. Noted writer, awarded social activist and young political leader Suparno Satpathy
is his great grandson.
by Government of India. In 1976 CE, Sambalpur University conferred on him honorary D. Litt degree. In 1980 CE, he received award and citation from IFMA Trust.
The Oriya film Matira Manisha
(1966 CE) directed by Mrinal Sen
is based on his novel of same name.
His eldest daughter Nandini Satpathy
Nandini Satpathy
Nandini Satpathy , was an Indian politician and author, and was the former Chief Minister of Orissa.-Family:...
was born in 1931 who later went on to become the Chief Minister of Orissa.His younger brother Bhagawati Charan Panigrahi was the founder of Communist party in Orissa. Bhagawati's great contribution for the Independence of India is under played in the history because he had been illegally imprisoned and slow poisoned by the British. Noted writer, awarded social activist and young political leader Suparno Satpathy
Suparno Satpathy
Suparno Satpathy is a noted socio-political-cultural leader from Orissa in India. He hails from Dhenkanal district.He is the Chairman of SNSMT, a leading social cause organization of India which is based out of Orissa.-External links:* * * * * * *...
is his great grandson.
Awards and honours
He was honoured with the fellowship of Sahitya Academy in 1971 CE . In the same year, he was honoured with Padma BhushanPadma Bhushan
The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri. It is awarded by the Government of India.-History:...
by Government of India. In 1976 CE, Sambalpur University conferred on him honorary D. Litt degree. In 1980 CE, he received award and citation from IFMA Trust.
Major works
His major works include,- poems – Jadu Ghara, Puri Mandira and Mahadipa;
- novels - Matira ManishaMatira ManishaMatira Manisha is a 1966 Oriya film, from India, directed by Mrinal Sen.Based on the novel by Kalindi Charan Panigrahi of the same name, the film contrasts traditional and modern values as exemplified by the different attitudes of two brothers towards their inherited family land...
(1934 CE), Luhara Manisha, Amarachita and Mukta Gadara Kshudha; - short Stories – Dvadashi, Rashi Phala, Shesha Rashmi and Sagarika;
- dramas – Padmini and Pridarshi;
- biographical works – Bhaktakabi Madhusudana, Karmabira Gauri Shankar and Jaha Ange Nibhaichi (autobiography) and
- essays – Sahitya Samachara and Sahityika.
The Oriya film Matira Manisha
Matira Manisha
Matira Manisha is a 1966 Oriya film, from India, directed by Mrinal Sen.Based on the novel by Kalindi Charan Panigrahi of the same name, the film contrasts traditional and modern values as exemplified by the different attitudes of two brothers towards their inherited family land...
(1966 CE) directed by Mrinal Sen
Mrinal Sen
Mrinal Sen is a Bengali Indian filmmaker. He was born on 14 May 1923, in the town of Faridpur, now in Bangladesh in a Hindu family. After finishing his high school there, he left home to come to Calcutta as a student and studied physics at the well-known Scottish Church College and at the...
is based on his novel of same name.
See also
- Oriya literatureOriya literatureOriya is an official language of the state of Orissa, India. The region has been known at different stages of history as Kalinga, Udra, Utkala, or Koshala. The language is also spoken by minority populations of the neighboring states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. The...