| Rabisankar Bal | |
| Birth Date: | 8 May 1962 |
| Death Place: | Kolkata, India |
| Citizenship: | India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Occupation: | Writer, journalist |
| Known For: | Novelist, short story writer, journalist |
| Children: | 2 |
| Awards: | Bankim Puraskar (2011) |
| Notable Works: | Dōjakhanāmā, Āẏanājībana |
Rabisankar Bal (1962–2017), an esteemed Indian writer in the Bengali language, resided in Kolkata and pursued a career in journalism. He achieved distinction through the publication of over twenty literary works spanning various genres, encompassing novels, short stories, poetry, and essays. Renowned for his notable contributions, particularly exemplified in works such as "Dozakhnama" (Conversations in Hell) and "Aynajibon" (A Mirrored Life), both skillfully translated into English by Arunava Sinha, Bal is acknowledged as a significant luminary in contemporary Bengali literature.[1] His literary prowess earned him several accolades, underscoring his impact on the literary landscape.[2]
Over the course of three decades, Rabisankar Bal authored 15 novels and curated five collections of short stories. In addition to his original creations, he undertook the translation of Saadat Hasan Manto's oeuvre into Bengali.[3] Notably, Bal received the Sutapa Roy Chowdhury Memorial Prize from the West Bengal government for his novel "The Biography of Midnight."[4]
Regrettably, at the age of 55, after a brief illness, Rabisankar Bal succumbed to his maladies at B. R. Singh Hospital in Kolkata, marking the conclusion of a prolific literary career.[5]