Samaresh Basu | |
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| Born | 11 December 1924 Bikrampur, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 12 March 1988 (aged 63) Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Pen name | Kalkut |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Bengali |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Notable works | Prajapati, Dekhi Nai Phire, Shamba, Ganga |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award (1980) |
| Spouse |
Gauri Basu (m. 1942) |
Samaresh Basu (11 December 1924 – 12 March 1988) was an Indian writer in modern Bengali literature, known for his versatility and vast range of themes.[1] He wrote under the pen name Kalkut.[2] Basu was awarded the 1980 Sahitya Akademi Award in Bengali, by Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, for his novel, Shamba.[3] He won the 1983 Filmfare Awards for Best Story for Namkeen.[4]
- ^ Dey, Esha (1988). "Samaresh Basu: A Literary Assessment". Indian Literature. 3 (125). Sahitya Akademi: 47–52. JSTOR 23331255.
- ^ Gangopadhyay, Sunil (1988). "Samaresh Basu: A Memory". Indian Literature. 3 (125). Sahitya Akademi: 37–46. JSTOR 23331254.
- ^ Sahitya Akademi Awards 1955–2007: Bengali
- ^ "Samaresh Basu Awards". The Times of India.