Shukhalata Rao


Shukhalata Rao was an Indian social worker, artist and children's book author. Born in Calcutta in the Bengal province of British India, she was the daughter of Upendrakishore [Ray Chowdhury], and sister of Sukumar Ray. She studied in Bethune College, and obtained a bachelor's degree.
She married Dr. Jayanta Rao from Cuttack. After moving to Cuttack, Shukhalata founded the Shishu-o-Matri Mangal Kendro. She also established the Orissa Nari Seva Sangha.
Shukhalata was the editor of Alok, a newspaper. Her writings include children's stories, and fairy tales.

Selected works

Books

  • Galpa-ar-Galpa
  • Galper Boi
  • Aro Galpa
  • Khoka Elo Beriye
  • Natun Para
  • Shonar Mayur
  • Natun Chhora
  • Bideshi Chora
  • Nanan Desher Rupkatha
  • Pather Alo
  • Aesoper Golpo
  • Living Lights
  • Nije Pora
  • ''Behula''

Bengali play

  • ''Atar Muchir Goppo''

Awards

Shukhalata Rao was given the Kaiser-e-Hind award by the colonial government for social service and received a literary award by the Government of India in 1956 for her book Nije Pora.