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NABAKUMAR BASU

Nabakumar Basu (December 10, 1949) [1] Nabakumar Basu is a Bengali expatriate and Doctor who pioneered biographical novels. He is the son of famous writer Samaresh Basu.

PERSONAL LIFE

He spent his childhood in Atpur and Naihati in poverty. Studied at Naihati Boys School and Bhatpara Boys School - He was a brilliant student with beautiful handwriting. Besides studies, he played badminton, volleyball, can play tabla, khol, mridanga, mouth organ as well as good music. Learned mouth organ from mother Gauri Basu who was a wonderful singer too. He was Graduated from National Medical and Post Graduate in Surgery from Calcutta University and specialized as Senior Hospital Practitioner. Married Gynecologist Rakhi Basu in 1972. In 1993 Nabakumar Basu migrated to England. Two sons are doctors. The elder son Shamik Bose studied literature in English. The younger son Pratik Bose sings very well. Nabakumar Basu also cooks a variety and very well. After eating his cooking, Sunil Gangopadhyay jokingly named him 'Nabathakur'.

LITERARY WORK

In 1977, his short stories were published in the magazine 'Desh'. The popular novel 'Chiraskha' based on the life of his father Samaresh Basu and mother Gauri Basu was published in 'Desh' magazine. He has written more than two hundred short stories, more than forty novels and countless essays. Wrote teenage stories, mystery novels. He has traveled to many countries including America, Australia by being invited for literary practice. In 2015, the title of 'The Best Bengali' was given in the city of Houston, America. In 2019, the Oriya translation of his novel "Shrimayi Ma" won the Sahitya Akademi Award. In 2021, England's UKBC presented the Lifetime Achievement Award for Literary Practice. Several writings written by him have been performed as plays, sometimes as audio plays.

PUBLISHED BOOKS

• Chirasakha • Shreemoyee Maa • Juborani Daina • Tomar Andhar Tomar Alo • Edesh Odesh • Chomke Beray Drishti Aeray • Majhkhane Nodi • Nishkromon • Shimulbari • Sudhabishe Mishe • Nagarik • Sajahan • Ache Se Nayantaray • Dhormer Kal • Hiya Parabas • Rahasya Char • Jiboner Akash Chonwa • Dwitiyo Ardho • Arab Sagarer Jol Lal • Aleek Uraan • Panchasti Galpo • Panchasti Priyo Galpo • Phooler Dwitiyo Writu • Faida O Ananyo Galpo • Aar Ekti Jibon • Mon Jane Paap