Achintya Kumar Sengupta

Works He started writing under a pen name, ‘Niharika Debi’. He contributed to almost all genres of Bengali literature, but is best remembered for his novels and short stories. In all, he wrote more than 100 books. Sengupta was closely associated with the famous magazine Kallol, and was its editor for some time.

Novels Bede Akoshik Kakjyotsna Bibaher Cheye Boro Indrani Prachir O Prantor Urnonav Nobonita Je Jai Boluk Asumodru Antorongo Pratham Kadam Phool

Story collections Tuta Futa Eti Okalbosonto Odhibus Double Decker Polayon Jotonbibi Sareng Hari Muchi Dom Kalorokto Kath Khor Kerosine Chasa Bhusha Ekartri Jashomoti

Poetry Amabasya Amra Priya O Prithibi Neel Akash Purba Paschim Uttarayan

Biographies Param Purush Sriramkrishna-1 Param Purush Sriramkrishna-2 Param Purush Sriramkrishna-3 Param Purush Sriramkrishna-4 Poromaprokriti Sri Sarodamoni Okhondo Omiyo Srigourango Bireshor Bibekananda Rotnakor Girishchandra Amritapurush Jishu Udyata Kharga Subhash

Others Kollol Joog Joishter Jhor

Awards He received the Jagattarini Award, Rabindra Puraskar and the Saratchandra Smriti Award in 1975 for his outstanding contributions to literature and journalism.

Death He died in Kolkata on 29 January 1976.