![]() ![]() Narayan Gangopadhyay died on 6 November 1970 in Kolkata. The weekly Basumati accorded him a reception in 1968. His short stories were highly acclaimed, and he was awarded the Ananda Award (1946) in recognition of his contribution to bangla literature. His writings are informed by his historical sense and patriotic feelings as well as his love for the nature of Bengal. Towards the end of his life, he used to write regularly for the weekly Desh under the pen name 'Sunanda'. Narayan Gangopadhyay was a regular contributor to Shanibarer Chithi. He also wrote a few screenplays and songs for films and gramophone records. Bhadate Chai and Agantuk were two of his widely acclaimed plays. He also wrote stories for children, among them, Saptakanda, Andhakarer Agantuk, Chotader Shrestha Galpa (1952), Chhutir Akash, Khushir Hawa, Jhau Banglor Rahasya, Panchananer Hati, Pataldangar Tenida, Galpa Bali Galpa Shona, Abyartha Laksyabhed, Tenidar Abhiyan (1941). Among his other works are several volumes of essays: Sahitya O Sahityik, Sahitye Chhotagalpa (1955), Kathakobid Rabindranath (1965), and Chhotagalper Simarekha (1969). His volumes of short stories include Trophy (1949), Bitangsa, Janmantar, Bhangabandar, Duhshasan, Bhatiyali (1957), Exhibition, Chhayatari, Ghurni, and Aleyar Rat. Narayan Gangopadhyay's first story was published in 'Bichitra'. In due course he became famous for his short stories, novels, plays etc. Narayan Gangopadhyay began writing poetry while still a student. He started teaching at the University of Calcutta in 1956. Narayan Gangopadhyay taught at a number of colleges, including Jalpaiguri College (1942–45) and the City College, Kolkata (1945-1955). He earned DPhil from the same university in 1960. In 1941, he completed the MA from the University of Calcutta, receiving the Brahmamayee Gold Medal for his outstanding results. Famous poet Jibanananda Das was his teacher there. He passed the Bachelor of Arts with distinction from the same college in 1938. Later he took admission in the second year at B M College in Barisal and passed Intermediate Arts (IA) as a non-collegiate candidate in 1936. He was interned as a 'revolutionary suspect' and could not appear in the college examinations. He then took admission at Rajendra College in Faridpur but had to leave the town on on political grounds. Narayan Gangopadhyay matriculated from Dinajpur Zila School in 1933. ![]() Because his father would be transferred often, he studied in Dinajpur, Faridpur, Barisal and Kolkata. ![]() ![]() His father, Pramathnath, was a police officer. ![]()
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