Riksundar Banerjee


Riksundar Banerjee or Riksundar Bandyopadhyay, is a fiction writer from Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Education

He earned an post graduate degree in Bengali Literature from Jadavpur University.
He has been awarded Ph.D at The University of Burdwan on Uncanny in Bengali Literature: Traditions and Evolution in 2018.
He has jointly presented the paper on 'The Algorithm Of Ghostliness' at York 2019, Bond University, July 2019.

Writings

He has been writing articles in several magazines and news papers, such as Anandabazar Patrika and Ei Samay.
Among his other works there is the movie Stuck and a discussion on effects of AI and supernaturals on humans, "Stuck Discussion", held in Triguna Sen Auditorium, Jadavpur University. He is also one of the co-writers of the screenplay and dialogues for the film Bhotbhoti.
Riksundar's book 'The Book of Indian Ghosts' received praise in a published review on 'The Hindu' newspaper.

Published books

  • Trainer Adda: Bangaleer Bhinno Sangskritik Porisor, 2014.
  • Chhayashorir: Sekal Ekaler Bhooter Golpo, 2016.
  • Probase Doiber Boshe, 2017.
  • Cholar Pother Khorkuto, 2019.
  • The Book of Indian Ghosts, 2021, from Aleph.
  • Haunted Places of India, 2023, from Aleph

Published articles