Kaliprasanna Singha | |
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 Portrait from Memoirs of Kali Prossunno Singh | |
| Born | 23 February 1841 |
| Died | 24 July 1870 (aged 29) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Hootum Pyancha |
| Occupation | Litterateur |
| Spouse | Sharatkumari Devi |
| Parent(s) | Nandalal Singha, Trailokyamohini Devi |
Kaliprasanna Singha (Bengali: কালীপ্রসন্ন সিংহ; 23 February 1841 – 24 July 1870),[1] well known by his pen name Hootum Pyancha, was a Bengali author, playwright, and philanthropist.[1] His most famous work was the translation of the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata into Bengali. Singha's book Hootum Pyanchar Naksha (lit. 'Sketches by a Watching Owl'), a compilation of satirical social sketches, is another work that is noted for reflecting Bengalee urban society of the time. He is also remembered as a philanthropist who helped several people and movements in distress.[2]
- ^ a b Subodhchandra Sengupta (1960). Samsad Bangla Charitabhidhan.
- ^ "Singh, Kali Prasanna - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.