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{{Infobox writer <!-- for more information see [[:Template:Infobox writer/doc]] --><br />
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| death_date = {{death date and age|1989|5|4|1920|09|7|df=y}}<br />
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'''Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay''' (anglicised spelling of surname: '''Mukherjee''') was one of the most prominent writers of modern [[Bengali literature]].<br />
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==Life and works==<br />
Mukhopadhyay was born on 7 September 1920, in Bajrajogini,Bikrampur, Dacca (now [[Dhaka]]) as the fifth of ten children of a [[Bengali people|Bengali]] [[Kulin Brahmin]] couple, Paresh Chandra Mukhopadhyay and Tarubala Devi.<ref name="sonar">[[Blurb]] of ''Sonar Harin Nei'', novel by Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay, Combined edition, Kolkata: Mitra & Ghosh, 2010</ref> Mukhopadyay graduated in commerce from [[Hooghly Mohsin College]], then affiliated with the [[University of Calcutta]]. His first story was ''Nurse Mitra'', published in the newspaper [https://web.archive.org/web/20070406175354/http://www.calcuttaweb.com/newspapers.shtml Basumati], which was later made into major movies ([[Deep Jwélé Jaai|Deep Jwele Jai]] in Bengali and [[Khamoshi (1970 film)|Khamoshi]] in Hindi). [[Bollywood]] films like ''[[Safar (1970 film)|Safar]]'' (1970) and ''[[Bemisal]]'' were also made from his novels.<br />
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His first novel was ''Swaha'', also published in ''Basumati'' and later renamed as ''Ruper Hate Bikikini''. His first published novel was ''Kaalchakra'', but he made his mark as novelist with his fourth published novel, ''Chalachal'',<ref<br />
name="sonar"/> especially from its successful cinematisation<ref name="click">[http://clickforboi.in/authorinfo/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B7%20%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%96%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A7%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC/ Click for বই: Author Info - আশুতোষ মুখোপাধ্যায়] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908223816/http://clickforboi.in/authorinfo/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B7%20%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%96%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A7%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC/ |date=September 8, 2012 }}</ref> by [[Asit Sen (director)|Asit Sen]] in 1956.<ref>http://www.gomolo.com/chalachal-movie/13570</ref> The cinematisation of ''Panchatapa'' in 1957 by the same director,<ref>http://www.gomolo.com/panchatapa-movie/13645</ref> further enhanced the writer's reputation.<ref<br />
name="click"/><br />
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He joined the newspaper [[Amrita Bazar Patrika|Jugantar]] in 1955 after joining and leaving nine jobs<ref name="click"/> and subsequently became the head of the Sunday special of the newspaper. He died on May 4, 1989.<br />
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Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay was one of the most cinematised authors of Bengali [[literature]]. Some of the movies made from his stories and novels are listed below. Many of his novels have been translated in other Indian languages. Love and romance and the human relationship are recurring themes of his novels.<br />
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== Some published works ==<br />
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He had authored more than a hundred books, (short stories and novels),<ref<br />
name="click"/> some of which are given below.<br />
*Panchatapa OCLC Number 5904725<br />
*Chalachal<br />
*Nagar Darpane<br />
*Tin Purush<br />
*Sonar Harin Nei<br />
*Kaal Tumi Aleya<br />
*Shilapate Likha<br />
*Saat Paake Bandha<br />
*Anandaroop<br />
*Aami Se O Sakha<br />
*Sabuj Toran Chhariye<br />
*Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay Rachanabali (Collected Works in 20 volumes){{ISBN|8172931948}} {{ISBN|978-81-7293-194-0}}<br />
Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay Rachanabali- Mitra O Ghosh Publishers (Till 2015- 21 Books)<br />
1st- Charachar, Balakar Mon, Saat Pake Bandha<br />
2nd- Panchatapa, Bajikar, Bakulbasar<br />
3rd- (Short Stories Collection)-Nabanayika, Alakatilaka, Mahuakatha, Sanjher Mallika, Bideshini<br />
4th- (Short Stories Collection)-Raptir Dak, Janalar Dhare, Protiharini, Kumari Mata<br />
5th- Sei Ajanar Khoje-1, Raagshar, Manusher Darbare<br />
6th- Sei Ajanar Khoje-2, Paye Paye Protiddhoni, Jhankar<br />
7th- (Short Stories Collection)-Manmadhuchandrika, Protibimbita, Roshnai, Peakpoint, Uttar Basante<br />
8th- (Short Stories Collection)- Mukhomukhi, Dujanar Ghar, Ferai Otit, Chalo Jongale Jai, Model, Rupashi Banglar Mukh, Sonali Rekha, Tribarna, Ekjan Mrs Nandi, Kathamala, Meena Rakhi Sadhika<br />
9th- Swayangbrita, Leelabati, Jhokhon Dhal Naame, Samudra Safen<br />
10th- Nagarpaare Rupnagar-1, Kaal Tumi Aaleya-1, Trishul<br />
11th- Kaal Tumi Aaleya-2, Nagarpaare Rupnagar-2, Jabar Bodole, Kaal Jamunar Biye<br />
12th- Shatarupe Dekha, Nagarpaare Rupnagar-3<br />
13th- Sonar Harin Nei- 1, Ekaal Okaal, Teenpurush<br />
14th- Sonar Harin Nei-2, Khonir Notun Moni, Onnyo Naam Jibon, Ek Romonir Juddho<br />
15th- Aami Se O Sokha, Jar Jetha Ghar, Dinkaal, Sei Obelaye, Megher Minare, Basakshoyon, Chander Kachhachhi<br />
16th- Nagardarpane, Anandarup, Pronoy Aadim, Daya Noi- Bichar Karo, Chena Mukher Michhil<br />
17th- Shilapote Lekha, Saari Tumi Kaar, Porokopale Rajarani-1<br />
18th- Porokopale Rajarani-2, Surjyosnan, Dorja Ekhono Khola<br />
19th- Rup Niye Jash Niye, Meena O Rakhi, Rakta Aagun Prem, Sobuj Toron Chharie<br />
20th- Aalor Thikana, Notun Tulir Taan, Pronoy Pasha, Hotath Sedin, Hisaab Melate<br />
21st- Aar Ek Saaje, Aashroy, Parinoi-Mongol, Tobu Kokil Daake, Malobi Malancho, Essay- Nishhiddho Boi<br />
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*Aashray [http://worldcat.org/oclc/59961395&referer=brief_results OCLC Number 59961395]<br />
*Aaro Ek Jan<br />
*Aalor Thikana<br />
*Aabaar Aami Aasbo<br />
*Jar Jetha Ghar<br />
*Balakar Man<br />
*Parkpale Raja Rani<br />
*Jakhan manush holam<br />
*Hridayer Pathe Khunjo {{ISBN|81-7334-011-0}} {{ISBN|9788173340116}}<br />
*Kichhu Katha Chhilo [http://worldcat.org/oclc/59922003&referer=brief_results OCLC 59922003]<br />
*Dui Nayika [http://worldcat.org/oclc/59054542&referer=brief_results OCLC 59054542]<br />
*Sei Ajanar Khonje [http://worldcat.org/oclc/59068982&referer=brief_results OCLC 59068982]<br />
*Pranay Adim [http://worldcat.org/oclc/59053894&referer=brief_results OCLC 59053894]<br />
*Tin Bhag Jal [http://worldcat.org/oclc/59049199&referer=brief_results OCLC 59049199]<br />
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== Adaptations of his works ==<br />
*[[Talaash (Indian TV series)|Talaash]], 1992 Indian drama series which aired on [[DD National]], based ''Sonar Kathi Rupor Kathi''<br />
*Chalachal ([[Safar (1970 film)|Safar]] in Hindi)<br />
*[[Deep Jwele Jaai|Deep Jwele Jai]] ([[Khamoshi (1970 film)|Khamoshi]] in Hindi)<br />
*Kaal Tumi Aleya (Screenplay also by the author)<br />
*Aami Se O Sakha (1975) ([[Bemisal]] in Hindi)<br />
*[[Amar Kantak]]<br />
*[[Saat Pake Bandha (1963)|Saat Pake Bandha]] ([[Kora Kagaz]] in Hindi)<br />
*Aalor Thikana<br />
*Aaro Ek Jan<br />
*Nabaraag (1971), based on Natun tulir taan<br />
*Sankhabela (1966) from the story 'Sandesh'<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{IMDb name|id=0611514|name=Ashutosh Mukherjee}}<br />
*[http://worldcat.org/search?q=au%3AAshutosh+Mukhopadhyay&fq=dt%3Abks&qt=facet_dt%3A WorldCat Booklist]<br />
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