Dhirendralal Dhar Explained

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

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.

Literary career

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] He wrote serious biographies on Subhaschandra Bose, Vidyasagar and Dr. B.R. Ambdekar.^[6]

Works

• 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

• Akhil Niyogi
• Ashapoorna Devi
• Khagendranath Mitra
• Leela Majumdar
• Narayan Gangopadhyay
• Premendra Mitra
• Shibram Chakraborty
• Sukumar Ray

External links

• Dhirendralal Dhar in archive.org

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dhirendra Lal Dhar. openlibrary.org. 5 March 2018.
2. Book: Vol II, Anjali Basu. Sansad Bangali Charitavidhan (Bengali). Sahitya Sansad. 2004. 81-86806-99-7. Kolkata. 143.
3. Book: K. A. JAMUNA. Children's Literature in Indian Languages. 5 March 2018. 9788123024561. June 2017.
4. Web site: Nālandā theke Lumbinī. 5 March 2018. Dhar. Dhirendra Lal. 1965.
5. Web site: Dhar, Dhirendralal. nationallibrary.gov.in. 5 March 2018.
6. News: Saying boo in Bengali. Siddharthya Swapan . Roy. 4 May 2013. The Hindu. 10 February 2019.
7. Web site: Limited . Dey's Publishing Private . Nilkar Elo Deshe - Dey's Publishing Bengali language/Bangla bhasa Sree Dhirendralal Dhar - deyspublishing.com . 2024-03-12 . Dey's Publishing . en.