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Syed Mustafa Siraj

1930 – 2012

Bangali Writer

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About Syed Mustafa Siraj

Lived 1930 – 2012 (aged 81). Syed Mustafa Siraj was an Indian writer.

Syed Mustafa Siraj (14 October 1930 – 4 September 2012) was an Indian author. In 1994, he received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel Aleek Manush.

Siraj did not start his career writing for children until later in life.

In 2023, "Bharat Varsha": A blog post by studycirclelokayata.blog mentions that one of his less celebrated but powerful short stories, "Bharat Varsha," has also been translated into English by Saukarya Samad (Saukarya Samad is an MA student of History at the University of Delhi).

Film adaptations based on work Faltu (2006) Chandragrohon (2008) Brihonnola (2014) Teenkahon (2014) Maya Mridanga (2016) Dharmajuddha (2021)

Awards Sahitya Akademi Award Bankim Puraskar Bhuyalka Puraskar Ananda Puraskar

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Important facts

Born
14 October 1930, Murshidabad
Birth century
20th century
Died
4 September 2012, Kolkata
Occupation
Writer
Nationality
India, British Raj, Dominion of India
Education
University of Calcutta
Awards
Sahitya Akademi Award; Ananda Puraskar; Bankim Puraskar; Sahitya Akademi
Also known as
Iblish

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Syed Mustafa Siraj?

Bangali Writer (1930–2012)

When was Syed Mustafa Siraj born?

Syed Mustafa Siraj was born on 14 October 1930 in Murshidabad.

When did Syed Mustafa Siraj die?

Syed Mustafa Siraj died on 4 September 2012 in Kolkata.

What was Syed Mustafa Siraj's occupation?

Syed Mustafa Siraj was a writer.

What nationality was Syed Mustafa Siraj?

Syed Mustafa Siraj was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Syed Mustafa Siraj

· Wikidata: Q3348013

· DBpedia: Syed Mustafa Siraj

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