Pracheta Gupta

Pracheta Gupta

Pracheta Gupta's close up image.

Pracheta Gupta
Born (1962-10-14) 14 October 1962
Kolkata
Nationality Indian
Occupation Journalist, Writer
Spouse(s) Mitra Gupta
Children Samudra Gupta
Parent(s) Kshetra Gupta (father), author Jyotsna Gupta (mother)

Pracheta Gupta[lower-greek 1] (alternative spelling Procheto Gupta or Prachet Gupta or Procheta Gupta; Bengali: প্রচেত গুপ্ত, porocheto gupto) born 14 October 1962) is a Bengali writer and journalist.[1][2] In 2007, his work Chander Bari has been adapted into a Bengali film by director Tarun Majumdar.[3] In 2011, director Sekhar Das made film on Gupta's story Chor-er bou ("Wife of a thief"), the film was named Necklace.[4][5] One of the front runners in contemporary Begali literature, few of his stories have been translated into Hindi, Oriya and Marathi language.[6] He is a key writer of the magazine Unish-Kuri, Sananda, Desh.

Early life

Gupta spent his childhood in Bangur Avenue and studied in Bangur Boys school.[7] 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.[2]

Literary works

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]

Bibliography

Films based on his works

References

  1. "Books & beyond". Telegraph Calcutta. , 8 June 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2012. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. 1 2 3 "Author Info". Click For Boi. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  3. "Un-Fair Deal". Express India. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  4. "Bengali Movie - Sekhar Das' Chorer Bou". WBRi. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  5. "Director Sekhar Das' new film 'Necklace' to focus on city life". Indian News Blast. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  6. "Author Profile - Prachet Gupta". Bengali books online. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  7. "Pracheta Gupta profile". Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  8. "Share on emailShare on printShare on redditMore Sharing Services Shekhar Das feeling the heat". Times of India. Jun 9, 2010. Retrieved 13 July 2012.

Notes

  1. Spelling according to Telegraph, Calcutta
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