Buddhadeb Guha
Jun 29, 1936 – Aug 29, 2021
Famous novelist known for nature and forest-based stories.
2 Books Published
Humayun Ahmed
Nov 13, 1948 – Jul 19, 2012
A cultural icon of Bengali literature and creator of Himu.
2 Books Published
Mahasweta Devi
Jan 14, 1926 – Jul 28, 2016
Gyanpith award-winning activist and writer.
2 Books Published
Satyajit Ray
May 2, 1921 – Apr 23, 1992
Legendary filmmaker, illustrator, and creator of Feluda.
2 Books Published
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
Born: Nov 2, 1935 (Age 90), Mymensingh
One of the most popular Bengali writers of modern times.
6 Books Published
Suchitra Bhattacharya
Jan 10, 1950 – May 12, 2015
Eminent Bengali novelist focusing on middle-class lives.
2 Books Published
Sunil Gangopadhyay
Sep 7, 1934 – Oct 23, 2012
Creator of Kakababu and pioneer of modern Bengali poetry.
2 Books Published
