Abul Bashar

Abul Bashar is an Indian Bengali writer.

Early life and career He was born in 1951 at Hasanpur, Islampur, in Murshidabad district. His poetry collection 'Jor Upradano Dalpala Bhanga Aar Ek Ritu' was published in 1971. He passed from University of Calcutta. He made his place in Bengali literature with his first novel, Phoolbou.

Recognition Bashar won Banga Bhushan in 2019. Bashar was chief guest for Inauguration at Kolkata International Book Fair in 2025.

Select bibliography Agnibalaka Phool Bou 1988 Marusvarga 1991 Bhorer Proshuti Saidabai Simar Mati chere jai Surer Sampan Vetore Aste Dao Sporser Baire Akaslina Jol, Mati, Aguner Upakkhayan Madhabsundori Naram Hridoyer Chinho Pobitro Asukh Paanikayed Anna Nakshi Dharmer Grahon Suchitra Sen Ekti Khame Bhora Kahini Bhor Poati Tara

Adaptation in Movie Sitara (2019 film)

Awards Ananda Purashkar, (1988) Sahitya-Shiromoni Purashkar (1993) Bankim Smriti Purashkar (2008). Banga Bhushan, (2022) Guild Lifetime Literary Award,(2025)