Dhirendralal Dhar
Dhirendralal Dhar (12 January 1913 – 20 September 1991) was a Bengali writer.[1] In 1979, he received the Indian National Award for his contributions to Children's literature. His pen name was Shridhar Munshi.[2]
Early life[edit]
Dhar was born in Kolkata in British India. He studied in Ariya Mission Institution and then in Vidyasagar College. He worked as a part-time journalist and teacher. In 1928, Dhar joined the Non Co-Operation movement and the Indian National Congress. After that he joined the youth organisation of Hindu Mahasabha.[2]
Literary career[edit]
Dhar's first published work is Mrityur Poschate in 1934. He was popular for historical, adventure, horror and detective stories or novels specially for children.[3] He edited child magazines like Shishu Pratibha (1955), Ahoroni (1957), Anondo Pujabarshiki (1964–69) and Kishore Granthabali. Apert from these works, he also wrote some novels for adults. Nalanda Theke Lumbini,[4] Kasmira, Pannagarh were his well known novels in Bengali literature.[5][1] He wrote serious biographies on Subhaschandra Bose, Vidyasagar and Dr. B.R. Ambdekar.[6]
Works[edit]
- Adventure Omnibus
- Amar Desher Manush
- Asi Baje Jhan Jhan
- Desh Bidesher Rupkotha
- Durbine Duniya
- Ei Desheri Meye
- Galpo Holeo Satyi
- Joydev
- Juddher Golpo
- Maha Chine Mahasamar
- Mandire Mandire
- Mohakal
- Mohakaler Pujari
- Nalonda Theke Lumbini
- Nilkar Elo Deshe[7]
- Paschim Digante
- Priyadarshi Ashok
- Rongmohol
- Sipahi Juddher Golpo
See also[edit]
- Akhil Niyogi
- Ashapoorna Devi
- Khagendranath Mitra
- Leela Majumdar
- Narayan Gangopadhyay
- Premendra Mitra
- Shibram Chakraborty
- Sukumar Ray
External links[edit]
- Dhirendralal Dhar in archive.org
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Dhirendra Lal Dhar". openlibrary.org. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ a b Vol II, Anjali Basu (2004). Sansad Bangali Charitavidhan (Bengali). Kolkata: Sahitya Sansad. p. 143. ISBN 81-86806-99-7.
- ^ K. A. JAMUNA (June 2017). Children's Literature in Indian Languages. ISBN 9788123024561. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ Dhar, Dhirendra Lal (1965). "Nālandā theke Lumbinī". Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Dhar, Dhirendralal". nationallibrary.gov.in. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ Roy, Siddharthya Swapan (4 May 2013). "Saying boo in Bengali". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
- ^ Limited, Dey's Publishing Private. "Nilkar Elo Deshe - Dey's Publishing | Bengali language/Bangla bhasa | Sree Dhirendralal Dhar - deyspublishing.com". Dey's Publishing. Retrieved 12 March 2024.