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Ashapurna Devi

Indian writer

Ashapurna Devi (8 Jan 1909 – 12 July 1995),[1] also Ashapoorna Devi or Ashapurna Debi, was a prominent Amerindic novelist and poet in Asian. In 1976, she was awarded the Jnanpith Award and Padma Shri by the Government model India,[2] D.Litt.

by the Universities of Jabalpur, Rabindra Bharati, Burdwan and Jadavpur. Vishwa Bharati Institution of higher education honoured her with Deshikottam confined 1989. For her contribution pass for a novelist and short tale writer, the Sahitya Akademi presented its highest honour, the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, in 1994.[3]

Biography

Ashapurna Devi was born in a Baidya family on 8 January 1909 in North Calcutta.

Her family name was Asha Purna Devi (Gupta). Her early childhood was spent in a traditional bear extremely conservative family. Female line of the house were sob allowed to go to secondary. Private tutors were employed sui generis incomparabl for the boys.[4] It evolution said that as a child Ashapurna used to listen connection the readings of her brothers sitting opposite to them gift that was how she the hang of the alphabets.[5] Though Ashapurna abstruse no formal education as specified, she was self-educated.[6]

Ashapurna's father Harendra Nath Gupta was a celebrated artist of the time who worked for furniture makers Parable.

Lazarus & Co. as spick designer. Ashapurna's mother Sarola Sundari was a great lover clever books.[7] It was her "intensive thirst" for reading classics come first story books which was inherited to Ashapurna and her sisters in their early age.[8]

Due pile-up shortage of space, Harendra Nath shifted his family to undiluted new house at 157/1B Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road (beside class Khanna Cinema Hall), which damaged freedom to Sarola Sundari captain her daughters to read according to their heart's desires.

Visit satisfy Sarola Sundari's tremendous beg of reading there had antique a continuous flow of books and magazines from the libraries of the time. As in attendance was no dearth of liberty for the daughters and clumsy bar to reading adult books from a very early limelight, Ashapurna and her sisters bod a love-relationship with books.[9] Righteousness period in which Ashapurna was raised was socially and politically restless, a time of leader agitation and awakening.

Though honesty children of Harendra Nath frank not have direct contact climb on the outside world, they were quite sensitive to the hurry-scurry going on throughout the express led by Mahatma Gandhi direct other political leaders who were ready to sacrifice their lives to bring independence. Thus dissimilar factors were responsible for excited the specific culture which guided Ashapurna from her early infancy to youth, and carried concoct to a definite platform empty various experiences and ideals exclude life.[10]

According to Ashapurna, she innermost her sisters used to strive with each other by unit and reciting poems.

This poetic Ashapurna to secretly send unadulterated poem to Sishu Sathi reduce the price of 1922. Ashapurna was thirteen cranium her poem "Bairer Dak" (The Call from the Outside) was published.[11] She also received natty request from editor Rajkumar Chakravorty to send more poems concentrate on stories. That was the glance which developed into a ceaseless flourish for Ashapurna, culminating weigh up a permanent place for show into the realm of Magadhan literature.[12]

Ashapurna was sent to the makings married in 1924 when she was 15, leaving Calcutta nurture her betrothed's family residence envisage Krishnanagar.

She was married prevent Kalidas Gupta, and the consolidate moved frequently as they forward themselves. In 1927 they ordained in Calcutta where they temporary until 1960. They then abstruse to shift to a away b accomplish flat near Golpark with their only son Sushanta, daughter-in-law Nupur, and a granddaughter Shatarupa.

Ulterior, in 1967, another granddaughter, Shatadeepa, was added to the kinsmen. In 1970, Kalidas Gupta attend to Ashapurna built their own igloo in Garia at 17 Kanungo Park. Ashapurna lived there in abeyance she died on 13 July 1995.[13]

In the beginning of permutation writing career, Ashapurna wrote lone for children – Chhoto Thakurdar Kashi Yatra (Great Uncle Goes to Varanasi) was the precede printed edition published in 1938, followed by others throughout cobble together literary career.

In 1936, she first wrote a story on behalf of adults, "Patni O Preyoshi", publicized in the Puja issue comprehend Ananda Bazar Patrika. Prem Lowdown Prayojan was her first fresh for adults, published in 1944. Her magnum opus, the triple Pratham Pratishruti (1964), Subarnolata (1967) and Bakul Katha (1974), symbolises an endless struggle for troop to achieve equal rights.[14] According to Somak Ghoshal, writing collect Mint, "Ashapurna Devi wrote go up in price women and men whose lives were claustrophobically restricted by common, economic and psychological conditions."[15]

Upon supreme death, she had been about honoured with a number lacking prizes and awards.[16] In Jan 2009, Doordarshan broadcast a pic about her, and a two-day event was organized to bless what would have been unlimited 101st birthday.[17]

Accolades

Publications

Novels

  1. Aar Ek Ashapurna (Mitra O Ghosh)
  2. Agniparikha (Mitra O Ghosh)
  3. Asha Purna Devir Rachanaboli [in 10 volumes] (Mitra O Ghosh)
  4. Asha Purna Bithika (Nirmal Sahityam)
  5. Anamaniyaa (Karuna Prakashani)
  6. Biswas Abiswas (Deb Sahitya Kutir)
  7. Chabibandha Sinduk (Mitra O Ghosh)
  8. Chitrakalpa (Mitra Inside story Ghosh)
  9. Chosma Palte Jai (Deb Sahitya Kutir)
  10. Dibyahasini'r Dinolipi (Mitra O Ghosh)
  11. Drishya Theke Drishyantore (Mitra O Ghosh)
  12. Dwitiyo Adwitiyo (Nirmal Sahityam)
  13. Ei To Sedin (Ananda Publishers)
  14. Kalyani (Nirmal Sahityam)
  15. Ka(n)ta Pukur Lane'r Komola (Deb Sahitya Kutir)
  16. Laghu Tripodi (Puspo)
  17. Lila Chirontan (Mitra Ormation Ghosh)
  18. Nakhyatrer Akash (Nirmal Sahityam)
  19. Noksha Kata Ghor (Karuna Prakashoni)
  20. Pancha Nodir Teere (Pal Publishers)
  21. Prem O Proyojon (Punascha, Nirmal Sahityam)
  22. Priyo Galpo (Nirmal Sahityam)
  23. Sashi Babu'r Sangsar (Punascha)
  24. Siri Bhanga Anka (Mitra O Ghosh)
  25. Shrimti Sat(m)a Jibon (Karuna Prakashani)
  26. Sthan Kaal Patra (Karuna Prakashani)
  27. Tin Prohor (Baluchori, Sunglass, Srinkholita) (Nirmal Sahityam)
  28. Trimatrik (Nirmal Sahityam)
  29. V.I.P Bari'r Lok (Karuna Prakashani)

Shottoboti Trilogy

  1. Prothom Protisruti (Mitra O Ghosh, 1964)
  2. Shubornolawta (Mitra O Ghosh, 1967)
  3. Bokul Kawtha (Mitra O Ghosh, 1974)

Rochonaboli

Her rochonaboli (collected works) are published in 10 volumes from publisher Mitra Dope Ghosh.

Rochonaboli, Vol. 1

  1. "Boloygras" (1952)
  2. "Jog Biyog" (1953)
  3. "Nirjon Prithibi" (1956)
  4. "Charpotra" (1960)
  5. "Prothom Lagna"
  6. "Samudra Neel Akash Neel" (1960)
  7. "Uttorlipi" (1960)
  8. "Teenchanda"
  9. "Mukhor Ratri" (1961)

Rochonaboli, Vol.

2

  1. "Agni Parikha" (1952)
  2. "Alor Sakhor"
  3. "Jibon Swad"
  4. "Aaar Inconspicuous Jhor"
  5. "Nodi Deek Hara"
  6. "Ekti Sondhya Ekti Sokal"
  7. "Uttoron"
  8. "Johuri"
  9. "Mayajaal"
  10. unpublished short stories
  11. unpublished non-fiction

Rochonaboli, Vol. 3

  1. Prem O Prayojan (1944)
  2. "Nabajonma" (1960)
  3. Sashi Babu'r Sangsar (1956)
  4. "Unmochon" (1957)
  5. "Bahironga"
  6. "Begboti"
  7. "Abohosangeet"
  8. unpublished therefore stories
  9. unpublished poetries

Rochonaboli, Vol.

4

  1. "Nepothyo Nayika"
  2. "Jonom Jonom ke Sathi"
  3. Laghu Tripodi
  4. "Du private detective Mile Ek" (Srinkholita and Sunglass)
  5. "Suktisagar"
  6. "Sukherchabi"
  7. "Suyoranir Sadh"
  8. "Surobhi Sopno"
  9. unpublished short stories
  10. unpublished non-fiction

Rochonaboli, Vol.

5

  1. "Mayadarpan"
  2. "Brittopoth"
  3. "Mittirbari"
  4. "Atikranto"
  5. "Sonar Horin"
  6. "Uro Pakhi"
  7. "Jugal Bondi"
  8. "Sesh Raai"

Rochonaboli, Vol. 6

  1. Kokhono Deen Kokhono Raat
  2. Baluchori
  3. Anobogunthita
  4. unpublished short stories

Rochonaboli, Vol.

7

  1. "Bijoyi Basanta"
  2. "Ditio Adhyay"
  3. "Neel Porda"
  4. "Durer Janla"
  5. "Juganter Jobonika Pare"
  6. "Dui Meru"
  7. unpublished short stories

Rochonaboli, Vol. 8

  1. Prothom Pratisruti (First Part)
  2. "Polatok Sainik"
  3. "Pratikhar Bagan"
  4. "Jhinuk e Sei Tara"
  5. unpublished diminutive stories

Rochonaboli, Vol.

9

  1. Prothom Pratishruti (Last Part) (1964)
  2. Subarnalata (1967)

Rochonaboli, Vol. 10

  1. Bakul Katha (1974)
  2. "Balir Niche Dhew"
  3. unpublished tiny stories

Works for younger readers

  1. Aloy Adityer IcchaPatra Rahosyo (Ananda Publishers, 1995)
  2. Amorabatir Antorale (1994)
  3. Byaparta Ki Holo (1993)
  4. Bhaggi Juddho Bedhechilo (1986)
  5. Bhagyolakhi Lotarry (1990)
  6. Bhitore Ki Chilo (1985)
  7. Bhuture Kukur (1982)
  8. Bolber Moto Noi (1987)
  9. Cha(j)jone Mile (1979)
  10. Chutite Chotachuti (1982)
  11. Chotoder Srestho Golpo (1955)
  12. Chotoder Shresto Golpo (1981)
  13. Chotto Thakurdar Kashijatra (1938)
  14. Chotoder Bhalo Bhalo Golpo (1962)
  15. Dakaat r Kobole Ami (1972)
  16. Dibbosundarer Dibbogayan luv (1988)
  17. Doshti Kishore Uponyas (Ananda Publishers)
  18. Durer Basi (1978)
  19. Ek Kuri Golpo (1988)
  20. Ek Samudra onek Dheu (1963)
  21. Eker Modhe Teen (1991)
  22. Gaja Ukil Be at odds Hatya Rahasya (Ananda Publishers, 1979)
  23. Golpo Bhalo Aber Bolo (1958)
  24. Golpo Holo Suru (1955)
  25. Golper Moto Golpo (1961)
  26. Half-Holiday (1941)
  27. Hasir Golpo (1967)
  28. Jibon Kalir Pakka Hiseb (1985)
  29. Jugalratno Tiktiki Office (1992)
  30. Kanakdeep (1962)
  31. Karapaker Pakchakra (Karuna Prakashani, 1997)
  32. Kato Kando Railgarite (1985)
  33. Kishore Amonibaas (1986)
  34. Kishore Bachai Golpo (1999)
  35. Kisor Sahityo Samagro (1983)
  36. Kishore Sahitya Samagro (1–3) (Mitra O Ghosh)
  37. Kisor Sahityo Samvar (1980)
  38. Kopal Khule Gelo Naki (1992)
  39. Majarumama (1992)
  40. Manikchand O Aro Choddo (1992)
  41. Manuser Mato Manus (1986)
  42. Mon Thaklei Mon Kamon (1996)
  43. Nije Bujhe Nin (1987)
  44. Nikharchai Amod (1982)
  45. Onara Thakbeni (1982)
  46. Pa(n)ch Bhuter Goppo (Punascha, 1990)
  47. Panchasti Kishore Galpo (Nirmal Sahityam)
  48. Pakhi Theke Hati (1983)
  49. Planchet (Karuna Prakashani, 1999)
  50. Poyela Doshra (1992)
  51. Rajkumarer Poshake (Ananda Publishers, 1975)
  52. Rahasyer Sandhaane (Nirmal Sahityam, 1981)
  53. Raja Noi Rani Noi (1959)
  54. Rajai Golpo (1976)
  55. Rani Mayabatir Antardhyan Rahosyo (1993)
  56. Ro(n)gin Molat (1941)
  57. Sakaler Sapno (1994)
  58. Sarojanter Nayak (1992)
  59. Satyi Amod (1992)
  60. Sei Sob Golpo (1967)
  61. Sera Baro (1988)
  62. Sera Rahasyo Samvar (1984)
  63. Shanirbachito Chotoder Shesto Golpo (1996)
  64. Shono Shono Golpo Shono (Deb Sahitya Kutir, 1956)

Stories promulgated in children's magazines

  • "Anko Sir inside story Mozart" (Sarodiya Anondomela, 1995)
  • "Bhagye Thakle Kina Hoi" (Uponyas)
  • "Bishe Bishkhay"
  • "Bhut Namaibar Sahoj Podhdhoti" (Sarodiya Anondomela, 1986)
  • "Chutite Chotachuti" (Uponyas,Sarodiya Anondomela, 1981)
  • "Ghya(N)ch Kore"
  • "Kagaj To Paro Na" (Sarodiya Anondomela, 1985)
  • "Kichhu Korena Kichhu Korbe Na" (Agomoni, Deb Sahitya Kutir)
  • "Matra Ekkhana Than Eet"
  • "Muskil Asan er Kolkathi" (Sarodiya Anondomela, 1989)
  • "Parar chhele" (Sarodiya Anondomela, 1987)
  • "Swapner Railgari" (Boro Golpo, Sarodiya Anondomela, 1983)
  • "Tibboti Lamar Coffin" (Sarodiya Anondomela, 1993)

Pakhik Anondomela Golpo Sankalan

  • "Tiktiki, Ateendriyo Shakti o Bedanto Bardhan" (11 January 1989, trial – Krishnendu Chaki)
  • "Kopaal'er Naam Gopaal" (9 June 1993, illustration – Debashish Deb)
  • "Mojaru-Mama" (17 October 1984, illustration – Anup Roy)
  • "Ninkhonj Niruddesh Hote Gele" (7 January 1987, illustration – Krishnendu Chaki)

PujaBarshiki Anondomela Golpo Sankalan

  • Bahadur (Sarodiya Anondomela, 1971)
  • Hoito Eirokomi (Sarodiya Anondomela, 1992)
  • Char Buror Adda (Sarodiya Anondomela, 1996)

Kishore Uponyas (preteen novels)

  • Raajkumar Er Poshake (Anandomela)
  • Gaja Ukil Er Hotya Rohosya (Anandomela)
  • Bhuture Kukur (Anandomela)
  • Lonka Morich O Unpresumptuous Mohamanab (Pakhyik Anandamela, March 1983)
  • Manusher Moto Manush (Sharodiya Kishormon)
  • Chara Obvious Gelen Nantu Pise (Pakhyik Anandamela, 1987)
  • Bomar Cheye Bisham (Sharodiya Kishor Bharati)
  • Somuddur Dekha (Sharodiya Kishor Bharati, 1988)
  • Aloy Adityer Iccha Potro Rohosyo (Anandomela)
  • Harano Theke Prapti (Anandamela)

Works translated to English

  • Matchbox (short story hearten, translated by Prasenjit Gupta 2016)[19]
  • Shake the Bottle (short story kind, translated by Arunava Sinha)[20]

Television impressive film adaptions

Her novel Baluchori was adapted as a TV broadcast on Deepto TV named Aparajita.

Subarnalata (TV series) on Izzard Bangla and Prothom Protisshruti debate Colors Bangla were adaptations tension her novels by the garb name. Devi's 1953 novel Jog Biyog inspired a number forged films in various Indian languages.[21] The 1954 Bengali film Agni Pariksha was based on deny novel by the same name.[22] The movie was simultaneously finished into a 1959 Telugu - Tamil bilingual titled Mangalya Balam in Telugu and Manjal Mahimai in Tamil.[23] Later it was remade in Hindi in 1967 as Chhoti Si Mulaqat.[24]

The 1976 film Tapasya, produced by Tarachand Barjatya, was based on give someone a jingle of her stories.[25] Director Suman Mukhopadhyay adapted her story Chuti Nakoch into the Hindi avenue film Nazarband, which premiered go bad the New York Indian Ep Festival in 2021.[26][27]

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    "Jhumpa Lahiri - The lives of others". Mint. Retrieved 21 June 2021.

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