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

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

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
  • Galpo Holeo Satyi
  • Amar Desher Manush
  • Nalonda Theke Lumbini
  • Adventure Omnibus
  • Ei Desheri Meye
  • Paschim Digante
  • Mohakaler Pujari
  • Juddher Golpo
  • Nilkar Elo Deshe
  • Priyadarshi Ashok
  • Mandire Mandire
  • Sipahi Juddher Golpo
  • Desh Bidesher Rupkotha
  • Rongmohol
  • Mohakal
  • Joydev
  • Durbine Duniya
  • " Asi Baje Jhan Jhan"

See also

References
  1. "Dhirendra Lal Dhar". openlibrary.org. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  2. Vol II, Anjali Basu (2004). Sansad Bangali Charitavidhan (Bengali). Kolkata: Sahitya Sansad. p. 143. ISBN 81-86806-99-7.
  3. K. A. JAMUNA (June 2017). Children's Literature in Indian Languages. ISBN 9788123024561. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  4. Dhar, Dhirendra Lal (1965). "Nālandā theke Lumbinī". Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  5. "Dhar, Dhirendralal". nationallibrary.gov.in. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  6. Roy, Siddharthya Swapan (4 May 2013). "Saying boo in Bengali". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
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