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Sunil Gangopadhyay (7 September 1934 - / Faridpur / Bangladesh (British India))
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Sunil Gangopadhyay (Shunil Gônggopaddhae), is an Indian poet and novelist.
Early Life
He was born in Faridpur in what is now Bangladesh. He studied at the Surendranath College, Dumdum Motizhil College, City College, Kolkata - all affiliated with the University of Calcutta. Thereafter, he obtained his Master's degree in Bengali from the University of Calcutta in 1954.
Literary Career
He was the founder editor of Krittibas, a seminal poetry magazine started publishing from 1953, that became a platform for a new generation of poets experimenting with many new forms in poetic themes, rhythms, and words. Later, he started writing for ... more »
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I love to read your writings.Since my childhood days, I'm your fan.Santu kakababur golpo, Gogoler golpo, Nillohiter golpo, Neera, Prothom Alo, Seisomoy all are my favorite.I have kept the bookSada pristha Tomar Sange your collection of Bengali poems with me as it bears the very words you wrote to meNeelake Priti Janai.
You will be always in our mind.
Among the handful of creative Bengali poets beloved Sunil Gangopadhyay is one of the best.
Sunil is no more. He died on October 23,2012 at Kolkata. He was undoubtedly a great poet.
Sunil is no more. He died on October 23,2012 at Kolkata. He was undoubtedly a great poet.