Achintya Kumar Sengupta (born 19 September 1903 – 29 January 1976) was an Indian Bengali-language poet, story writer, novelist, biographer and editor.
Life He was born in Noakhali, now in Bangladesh. At the age of 13, after his father's death, Sengupta moved to Calcutta, where he completed his schooling. He got a B. A. Honours degree from South Suburban College in English, followed by an M. A. degree from the University of Calcutta. Subsequently, he obtained a degree in Law and entered the judicial service in 1928 as a Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Assistant Magistrate Second Class. He served as a Judge in Magistrate Courts of Kolkata and District Courts of Krishnanagar, Midnapore, Dinajpore, and Kushtia. He retired as a Principal District Judge of the Alipore Court in 1961.
Works He started writing under a pen name, ‘Niharika Debi’. He contributed to almost all genres of Bengali literature, but is best remembered for his novels and short stories. In all, he wrote more than 100 books. Sengupta was closely associated with the famous magazine Kallol, and was its editor for some time.
Novels Bede Akoshik Kakjyotsna Bibaher Cheye Boro Indrani Prachir O Prantor Urnonav Nobonita Je Jai Boluk Asumodru Antorongo Pratham Kadam Phool
Story collections Tuta Futa Eti Okalbosonto Odhibus Double Decker Polayon Jotonbibi Sareng Hari Muchi Dom Kalorokto Kath Khor Kerosine Chasa Bhusha Ekartri Jashomoti
Poetry Amabasya Amra Priya O Prithibi Neel Akash Purba Paschim Uttarayan
Biographies Param Purush Sriramkrishna-1 Param Purush Sriramkrishna-2 Param Purush Sriramkrishna-3 Param Purush Sriramkrishna-4 Poromaprokriti Sri Sarodamoni Okhondo Omiyo Srigourango Bireshor Bibekananda Rotnakor Girishchandra Amritapurush Jishu Udyata Kharga Subhash
Others Kollol Joog Joishter Jhor
Awards He received the Jagattarini Award, Rabindra Puraskar and the Saratchandra Smriti Award in 1975 for his outstanding contributions to literature and journalism.
Death He died in Kolkata on 29 January 1976.
References
External links
Achintya Kumar Sengupta at the West Bengal Public Library Network