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Shaktipada Rajguru
writer
- February 1, 1922
- June 12, 2014
- 92 years
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Shaktipada Rajguru, 92, Indian Bengali language writer.
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Shaktipada Rajguru was a prolific Indian Bengali writer whose narratives captured the human experience across
Shaktipada Rajguru
1922 – 2014
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Shaktipada Rajguru was a prolific Indian Bengali author who wrote over 100 novels, several of which were adapted into acclaimed films.
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Shaktipada Rajguru was a prolific Indian Bengali writer whose narratives captured the human experience across distant lands. Born in 1922, he began his literary journey in 1945 with his debut novel, Dinguli Mor, which poignantly explored the plight of refugees. Throughout his remarkable career, he authored over 100 novels, often finding inspiration in the varied landscapes of Chota Nagpur and Dandakaranya. His profound storytelling reached a global audience as his works were translated into Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Notable cinematic masterpieces including Ritwik Ghatak's Meghe Dhaka Tara and Shakti Samanta's Amanush were adapted directly from his compelling prose. After a lifetime dedicated to literature and the arts, Shaktipada Rajguru passed away in 2014 at the age of 92, leaving behind a vast and celebrated literary legacy.
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|Shaktipada Rajguru (Bengali: শক্তিপদ রাজগুরু) (1 February 1922 – 12 June 2014) was an Indian Bengali writer. Several of his novels have been adapted for the screen including the Ritwik Ghatak-directed Meghe Dhaka Tara and the Shakti Samanta-directed Amanush. His stories have been translated into Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.
Personal life
Shaktipada Rajguru was born on 1 February 1922 in Gopebandi, Bankura District, in what is now West Bengal, India. His early schooling was at Pachthopi Trailakyanath Institutional School in Murshidabad. He received his bachelor's degree from Surendranath College under the University of Calcutta. He began writing in 1945 with his first novel, Dinguli Mor, which revolved around the sensitive topic of the plight of refugees. Over the course of his career he wrote over 100 novels. He died on 12 June 2014 at the age of 92.
Writing style
Shaktipada Rajguru was fond of travelling and many of his novels are set in locations such as Chota Nagpur, Maharashtra, and Dandakaranya, places distant from Kolkata, where his novels are published. He was fond of describing nature in great detail and in portraying strong central characters in these locations. He cites Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay and Tarashankar Bandopadhyay as major influences.
Select bibliography
- Meghe Dhaka Tara
- Moni Begum
- Antare antare
- Jeebon Kahini
- Anusandhan
- Amanush
Awards
- The Bibhutibhushan Award for literary excellence
- All-India Lion's Award, Best screenplay for Amanush
- The Hall of Fame - Lifetime Achievement Sahityabramha Award, 2009
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Shaktipada Rajguru's archived record and the sources above.
1.What is the date of birth of Shaktipada Rajguru?
- A.12 June 1924
- B.1 February 1924
- C.1 June 1922
- D.1 February 1922correct
Shaktipada Rajguru was born on 1 February 1922.
Source: Personal life section
2.In which district was Shaktipada Rajguru born?
- A.Bankuracorrect
- B.Midnapore
- C.Murshidabad
- D.Kolkata
Shaktipada Rajguru was born in Gopebandi, Bankura District.
Source: Personal life section
3.Which school did Shaktipada Rajguru attend for his early education?
- A.Calcutta Collegiate School
- B.Bankura Zilla School
- C.Pachthopi Trailakyanath Institutional Schoolcorrect
- D.Murshidabad High School
Shaktipada Rajguru received his early schooling at Pachthopi Trailakyanath Institutional School in Murshidabad.
Source: Personal life section
4.At which institution did Shaktipada Rajguru earn his bachelor's degree?
- A.Surendranath Collegecorrect
- B.University of Delhi
- C.Jadavpur University
- D.Presidency College
Shaktipada Rajguru received his bachelor's degree from Surendranath College under the University of Calcutta.
Source: Personal life section
5.What was the title of the first novel written by Shaktipada Rajguru in 1945?
- A.Jeebon Kahini
- B.Meghe Dhaka Tara
- C.Dinguli Morcorrect
- D.Amanush
Shaktipada Rajguru began his writing career in 1945 with his first novel titled Dinguli Mor.
Source: Personal life section
6.Approximately how many novels did Shaktipada Rajguru write during his career?
- A.Over 50
- B.Over 500
- C.Over 100correct
- D.Over 200
Over the course of his career, Shaktipada Rajguru wrote over 100 novels.
Source: Personal life section
7.Into which of the following languages have Shaktipada Rajguru's stories been translated?
- A.Tamilcorrect
- B.Punjabi
- C.Telugu
- D.Gujarati
Shaktipada Rajguru's stories have been translated into Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.
Source: Introductory paragraph
8.Which director adapted the novel Meghe Dhaka Tara for the screen?
- A.Mrinal Sen
- B.Satyajit Ray
- C.Ritwik Ghatakcorrect
- D.Shakti Samanta
Meghe Dhaka Tara was adapted for the screen by director Ritwik Ghatak.
Source: Introductory paragraph
9.In which region did Shaktipada Rajguru often set his novels?
- A.Siliguri
- B.Darjeeling
- C.Sundarbans
- D.Chota Nagpurcorrect
Many of Shaktipada Rajguru's novels are set in locations such as Chota Nagpur, Maharashtra, and Dandakaranya.
Source: Writing style section
10.Who were the two authors that Shaktipada Rajguru cited as major influences on his work?
- A.Subhash Mukhopadhyay and Samaresh Majumdar
- B.Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay and Tarashankar Bandopadhyaycorrect
- C.Rabindranath Tagore and Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
- D.Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay and Manik Bandopadhyay
Shaktipada Rajguru cited Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay and Tarashankar Bandopadhyay as major influences.
Source: Writing style section
11.Which award did Shaktipada Rajguru receive for the best screenplay?
- A.All-India Lion's Awardcorrect
- B.The Bibhutibhushan Award
- C.National Film Award
- D.Sahityabramha Award
Shaktipada Rajguru received the All-India Lion's Award for the best screenplay for Amanush.
Source: Awards section
12.In what year was the Sahityabramha Award conferred upon Shaktipada Rajguru?
- A.2011
- B.2005
- C.2009correct
- D.2007
Shaktipada Rajguru received The Hall of Fame - Lifetime Achievement Sahityabramha Award in 2009.
Source: Awards section
13.What subject did Shaktipada Rajguru's first novel, Dinguli Mor, address?
- A.Historical battles
- B.Forest conservation
- C.The plight of refugeescorrect
- D.Urban poverty in Kolkata
Shaktipada Rajguru's first novel, Dinguli Mor, revolved around the sensitive topic of the plight of refugees.
Source: Personal life section
14.At what age did Shaktipada Rajguru pass away?
- A.94
- B.90
- C.88
- D.92correct
Shaktipada Rajguru died on 12 June 2014 at the age of 92.
Source: Personal life section
15.Which of the following books is included in the select bibliography of Shaktipada Rajguru?
- A.Chokher Bali
- B.Anusandhancorrect
- C.Pather Panchali
- D.Ghare Baire
Anusandhan is listed as one of the works in the select bibliography of Shaktipada Rajguru.
Source: Select bibliography section
16.Besides Hindi and Malayalam, into which language were Shaktipada Rajguru's stories translated?
- A.Tamilcorrect
- B.Odia
- C.Assamese
- D.Marathi
Shaktipada Rajguru's stories have been translated into Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.
Source: Introductory paragraph
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