Sandipan Chattopadhyay
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Sandipan Chattopadhyay (1933-2005) was a Bengali writer. In 1961 he wrote the book "Kritadas Kritadasi" it changed the landscape of Bengali fiction and created a niche for himself. A staunch anti-establishment image and supporter of creative freedom, he has always refused to became a part of any big publishing house.
Sandipan Chattopadhyay was one of the pioneers of the Hungryalist Movement, also known as the Hungry Generation, during 1961-65, though he, alongwith Shakti Chattopadhyay left the movement because of literary differences.
He was awarded the Sahitya Academi Award for his book Ami O Banabihari. He died after a prolonged respiratory ailments in December of 2005.
Some of his books Cholerar Dingulite Prem, Shaper Chocker Bhitor Diye, Kukur Samparke Duto Ekta Katha Ja Ami Jani, Seishab Dinratri, Hiroshima, My Love, Astitva Atithi Tumi' and Esho Nipabane.
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- Litterateur Sandipan Chattopadhyay dead Times of India - 12 Dec, 2005
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