Sunirmal Basu


Sunirmal Basu was a Bengali writer, primarily known for his contributions to children's literature and poems. He became famous for his adventure and detective stories, which captivated specially young readers.

Early life

He was born on July 20, 1902 in Giridih in Bihar.

Education and career

Sunirmal Basu passed his matriculation examination in 1920 from Giridih High School, at his father's workplace in Patna. Later, he joined St. Paul's College, Calcutta, but left the college in 1921 after joining Gandhiji's Non-Cooperation Movement. Then he joined the Indian School of
Oriental Art
established by Abanindranath Tagore.

List of works

  • Hawar Dola
  • Chanabara
  • Bere Maja
  • Hoi Choi
  • Hulusthul
  • Kathashekha
  • Pattadi, Chander Tungtang
  • Ananda Nadu
  • Shuure Mama
  • Kipate Thakurda
  • Tuntunier Gaan
  • Gujaber Janm
  • Bir Shikari
  • Lalon Fakirer Bhite
  • Patabahar
  • Intibintir Aasar
  • Pahadere Jangale
He also wrote his autobiography Jibankhatar Keke Pata in 1955.

Awards

He received the Bhuvaneshwari Medal in 1956.