Buddhadeb Guha

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{{Short description|Bengali fiction writer (1935–2021)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox writer 
| name = Buddhadeb Guha
| image = Buddhadeb Guha photo.png
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1935|06|29}}
| birth_place = [[Calcutta]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British Raj]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|2021|08|29|1935|6|29|df=yes}}<ref name="TT">{{ cite web| title = Noted writer Buddhadeb Guha passes away| url= https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/news/noted-writer-buddhadeb-guha-passes-away/cid/1828570| date = 30 August 2021}}</ref>
| death_place = [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], India
| occupation = [[Writer]], [[chartered accountant]]
| nationality = Indian
| alma_mater = [[St. Xavier's College, Kolkata|St. Xavier's College]], [[University of Calcutta]]
| notableworks = ''Madhukari'', ''Sabinoy Nibedon'', ''Chaprash''
| spouse = Ritu Guha ( Born : 24 March 1937 - Died : 24 December 2011 )
}}

'''Buddhadeb Guha''' (29 June 1936 – 29 August 2021) was an Indian [[Bengali language]] fiction writer,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chattopadhyay|first=Suhrid Sankar|title=Acclaimed Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha passes away at the age of 85|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/dispatches/acclaimed-bengali-writer-buddhadeb-guha-passes-away-at-the-age-of-85/article36185659.ece|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-30|website=|date=30 August 2021 |publisher=Frontline|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830145352/https://frontline.thehindu.com/dispatches/acclaimed-bengali-writer-buddhadeb-guha-passes-away-at-the-age-of-85/article36185659.ece |archive-date=30 August 2021 }}</ref><ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/people/story/noted-bengali-author-buddhadeb-guha-dies-at-85-in-kolkata-1847182-2021-08-30 Noted Bengali author Buddhadeb Guha dies at 85 in Kolkata] ''India Today''. Retrieved 30 August 2021</ref> singer and painter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/obituary/tribute-buddhadeb-guha-the-iconic-writer-who-was-a-trained-singer-and-a-good-painter-too|title = Tribute: Buddhadeb Guha, the iconic writer who was a trained singer and good painter too|date = 31 August 2021}}</ref>

==Career==
Born in [[Calcutta]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp/buddhadebguha.html |title=Buddhadeb Guha, 1936- |website= [[Library of Congress]]|quote=One of the most popular Bengali fiction writers, Buddhadeb Guha was born on June 29, 1936, in Calcutta.}}</ref> Guha studied at [[St. Xavier's College, Calcutta|St. Xavier's College]] of the [[University of Calcutta]]. He spent his early years in various districts of [[Bengal Presidency|Eastern Bengal]] (now [[Bangladesh]]). Those days in [[Rangpur, Bangladesh|Rangpur]], [[Jaipurhat]] and [[Barisal]] are depicted in his ''Rivu'' series, some books from which are dedicated to friends from his youth.

Guha created [[Rijuda]], an imaginary character who, with his sidekick Rudra, explores jungles mainly in [[Eastern India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.calcuttaweb.com/js/popup.php?pic=/shop/usa/book/buddhadeb_guha.jpg&picdesc=RIJUDAR_SONGE_LABANGIBONE |title=Rijudar_Songe_Labangibone |publisher=Calcuttaweb.com |accessdate=15 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222045823/http://www.calcuttaweb.com/js/popup.php?pic=%2Fshop%2Fusa%2Fbook%2Fbuddhadeb_guha.jpg&picdesc=RIJUDAR_SONGE_LABANGIBONE |archivedate=22 February 2012 }}</ref> He won the [[Ananda Puraskar]] in 1976 and was a chartered accountant by profession.<ref>{{Cite news|agency=PTI|date=30 August 2021|title=Eminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha is no more|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/eminent-bengali-writer-buddhadeb-guha-is-no-more/article36173936.ece|access-date=30 August 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=30 August 2021|title=Noted Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha dies in Kolkata|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/kolkata-news/noted-bengali-writer-buddhadeb-guha-dies-in-kolkata-101630292502457.html|access-date=30 August 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

Apart from writing, Guha was trained to sing by [[Rabindra Sangeet]] at the Tagore school of music, ''[[Dakshinee]]''. He learned [[Hindustani classical music]] and old-style [[Tappa]] songs from [[Ramkumar Chattopadhyay]] and [[Chandidas Mal]].
He was also a painter and toward the end of his life, when his eyesight began to fail and he dictated his writings, he fell back on this art.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/obituary/tribute-buddhadeb-guha-the-iconic-writer-who-was-a-trained-singer-and-a-good-painter-too|title = Tribute: Buddhadeb Guha, the iconic writer who was a trained singer and good painter too|date = 31 August 2021}}</ref>

==Bibliography==
===Novels===
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* Aainar Samne (Deys)
* Abhilas (Deys)
* Ababahika (Ananda Pub)
* Aborohi (Ananda Pub)
* Adbhut Lok (Sahityam)
* Alokjhari (Deys)
* Anwesh
* Babli (Sahityam, 1985)
* Baje Chandanpurer Korcha (Deys)
* Bangri Poshir Doo Rattir (Sahityam)
* Banjoytsnai, Sabuj Andhakare (Ananda Pub)
* Basona Kusum (Sahityam)
* Bati Ghar (Sahityam)
* Bhabar Somoi
* Bhorere Age (Ananda Pub)
* Binnyas (Ananda Pub)
* Boi Melate (Sahityam)
* Bonobasar (Deys)
* Bonobiharir Smriticharon (Rriti Prakashon)
* Chabutara
* Chandrayan (Sahityam)
* Changhar e Gaan (Deys)
* Chapras (Ananda Pub)
* Charkanya (Sahityam, 2004)
* Charumati (Sahityam, 2003)
* Chayara Dirgho Holo (Sahityam)
* Chou (Nirmal Sahityam)
* Doshti Uponyas (Ananda Pub)
* Doshti Uponyas (Sahityam)
* Kumudini
* Babli
* Jongli Mohol
* Ragmala
* Chandrayan
* Pakhsat
* Adbhut Lok
* Parijayee
* Basona Kusum
* Du-Nombor (Sahityam)
* Ektu Ushnatar Jonno (Ananda Pub)
* Gunja Phuler Mala (Deep Prakashon)
* Hajarduari (Ananda Pub)
* Halud Bosonto (Ananda Pub)
* Ilmorander Deshe
* Jagmogi (Sahityam)
* Jaoya-Asa (Deys, 1986)
* Jhaki Darshan
* Jolchobi, Anumotir Jonnye (Deys)
* Jongli Mohol (Sahityam)
* Jongoler Journal (Deys)
* Jongol Mahal (Deys)
* Jongol Sambhar (Deys)
* Jongol Mohol
* Bonobasar
* Jongoler Journal
* Paridhi
* Lobongir Jongole
* Jujudhan (Sahityam)
* Kangpokopi (Deys)
* Khelaghar
* Khela Jokhon (Ananda Pub)
* Koeler Kache (Ananda Pub)
* Kojagor (Deys)
* Kumudini (Sahityam)
* Lobongir Jongole (Deys)
* Madhukari (Ananda Pub)
* Mahulsukhar Chithi (Ananda Pub)
* Mandur Rupamoti (Sahityam)
* Mohorra
* Nagno Nirjan (Sahityam)
* Nana Galpa (Deep Prakashon, 2004)
* Oaikiki (Ananda Pub)
* Pakhshat (Sahityam)
* Palashtalir Parshi (Deys, 1985–86)
* Pamori (Sahityam)
* Pancham Prabas
* Panchasti Priyo Golpo (Sahityam)
* Panchoprodip
* Parijat Paring (Ananda Pub)
* Paridhi (Deys)
* Poheli Peyar
* Premer Golpo
* Priyo Galpo (Sahityam)
* Prothom Probas
* Prothomader Jonnye
* Pujor Somoi e (Ananda Pub)
* Ragmala (Sahityam)
* Reunion (Ananda Pub)
* Riya (Deys, 1990)
* Sajhghore, Eka
* Saldungri
* Sanjhbelate (Dey's, 2002)
* Sareng Miya (Deys)
* Sasandiri (Ananda Pub)
* Sabinay Nibedan (Ananda Pub, 1989)
* Samo (Sahityam)
* Sharaswata (Sahityam)
* Sera baro (Bikash, 1999)
* Sogotokti
* Sondheyr Pore (Ananda Pub)
* Sopord (Deys)
* Srestha Golpo
* Sukher Kache
* Ek gharer dui raat
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===Rivu===
* Durer Bhor
* Durer Dupur (Deys)
* Najai
* Parnomochi
* Parijayii (Sahityam, 2000)
* Rivu (Deys, 1992)
* Rivur Sraban (Ananda Pub)
* Rivu [1-4] (Deys)

===Rijuda===
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* Albino (Ananda Pub)
* Aro Dui Rijuda (Sahityam)
* Aro Dui Notun Rijuda Kahini (Sahityam)
* Saptam Ripu
* Teen Nombor
* Aro Tin Rijuda Kahini (Sahityam)
* Bagher Mangsho Ebong Onnyo Shikar (Ananda Pub)
* Bonobibir Bon e (Ananda Pub)
* Duti Rijuda Kahini (Sahityam, 2004)
* Gugunogumbarer Deshe (Ananda Pub)
* Langra Pahan (Ananda Pub)
* Moulir Raat (Ananda Pub)
* Ninikumari r Bagh (Ananda Pub)
* Rijuda Kahini (Sahityam)
* Kuruboker Deshe
* Projati Projapoti
* Jomduar
* Rijuda Samagra [1-5] (Ananda Pub, 1993)
* Rijudar Char Kahini (Sahityam, 2002)
* Rijudar Songe Jongole (Ananda Pub)
* Rijudar Songe Boxer Jongole Ebong (Ananda Pub)
* Rijudar Songe Lobongi Bone (Ananda Pub)
* Rijudar Songe Sodorbone o Anyanyo Golpo (Sahityam)
* Rijudar Songe Sufkor e (Ananda Pub)
* Ru Aha (Ananda Pub)
* Taar Baghoa (Ananda Pub)
* Tin Rijuda (Sahityam)
* Tin Rijuda (Sahityam)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.anandapub.com/category/chotoder_boi/choto5.htm |title=Ananda Publishers - Category - Books for Children |publisher=Anandapub.com |date= |accessdate=15 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100617013640/http://www.anandapub.com/category/chotoder_boi/choto5.htm |archive-date=17 June 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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== Death ==
Buddhadeb Guha died on 29 August 2021 after developing post-[[COVID-19]] health complications.<ref name="TT">{{ cite web| title = Noted writer Buddhadeb Guha passes away| url= https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/news/noted-writer-buddhadeb-guha-passes-away/cid/1828570| date = 30 August 2021}}</ref><ref name="Anandabazar: Buddhadeb Guha death news">{{cite news |title=Buddhadeb Guha: বুদ্ধদেব গুহ প্রয়াত, কোভিড পরবর্তী অসুস্থতা কেড়ে নিল প্রবীণ সাহিত্যিককে |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/west-bengal/bengali-author-buddhadeb-guha-passes-away-dgtl/cid/1300983 |work=www.anandabazar.com |language=bn}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Internet Archive author}}
* [https://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp/buddhadebguha.html Buddhadeb Guha Section in Library of Congress]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110708080844/http://www.boiwala.com/writer.php?lang=en&id=41 Buddhadeb Guha Section in Boiwala]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120222045823/http://www.calcuttaweb.com/js/popup.php?pic=%2Fshop%2Fusa%2Fbook%2Fbuddhadeb_guha.jpg&picdesc=RIJUDAR_SONGE_LABANGIBONE Short Biography of Buddhadeb Guha]
* {{OL author}}

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[[Category:1936 births]]
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[[Category:Bengali-language novelists]]
[[Category:University of Calcutta alumni]]
[[Category:Writers from Kolkata]]
[[Category:Novelists from West Bengal]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian novelists]]
[[Category:Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in India]]
[[Category:Barishal Zilla School alumni]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Ananda Puraskar]]

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