Suchitra Bhattacharya
Indian writer
Suchitra Bhattacharya (10 January 1950 – 12 May 2015) was an Indian novelist.[1] Over the past two decades, Suchitra had written about 24 novels and a large number of short stories in different leading Bengali literary magazines.
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Born | 10 January 1950![]() |
Died | May 12, 2015![]() | (aged 65)
Occupation | Writer |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Calcutta University |
Notable works | Hemanter Pakhi, Dahan, Rangin Prithibi |
Notable awards | Jnanpith Award, 2000; National Award, 1996 |
Bhattacharya died on 12 May 2015 from cardiac arrest at her home in Dhakuria, Kolkata, aged 65. [2]
References
change- ↑ "Suchitra Bhattacharya, 1950". loc.gov. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ↑ "Anandabazar Patrika". anandabazar.com/. Retrieved 13 May 2015.[permanent dead link]