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Pracheta Gupta
Indian writer and Journalist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pracheta Gupta[α] (alternative spelling Procheto Gupta or Prachet Gupta or Procheta Gupta; Bengali: প্রচেত গুপ্ত) (born 14 October 1962) is a Bengali writer and journalist.[1][2] In 2007, his work Chander Bari was adapted into a film by director Tarun Majumdar.[3] In 2011, director Sekhar Das made a film about Gupta named Necklace.[4][5] A few of his stories have been translated into Hindi, Oriya and Marathi.[6]
In December 2022, Gupta received the Sera Bangali Award from ABP Ananda.[7]
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Early life
Recipient of Kishore Sahitya Academy Award, 2021, Gupta spent his childhood in Bangur Avenue and studied in Bangur Boys school.[8] He started writing from his childhood. His first story was published in Anandamela when he was only 12 years old. Later his literary works were published in many more magazines. He completed his graduation from Scottish Church College, Kolkata with Economics Honours under the University of Calcutta.[2]
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Literary Career
Gupta's first novel Aamar ja achhe was published in 2004 in Anandalok magazine. His first children's novel Laal rong-er churi was published in the same year in Anandamela.[2]
Notable works
- Chand Pore Ache
- Dhulobalir Jibon
- Aamar Ja Aachhe
- Gopen open
- Kothao Noy
- Deri Hoye Geche
- Jhildangar Kanya
- TEEN NUMBER CHITHI
- Doshi Dhora Porbei
- Se Irabati
- EI GOLPO TA BOLA THIK HOLONA
- Nishad
Thriller:
- Meghomaller Hottear Gaan
- Ratey Porben Na
- Agunbarhir Katha
Romantic franchise:
- Ek Je Chilo Sagar
- Amii Sagar
- SAGARER SAB ACHHE
Films based on his works
- Chander Bari (2007)
- Necklace (2011)[9]
- Balukabela.com (2012)
- Akash Choan (2016)
- Bhalobashar Bari (2018)
Notes
- Spelling according to Telegraph, Calcutta
References
External links
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