Pracheta Gupta

Pracheta Gupta[lower-greek 1] (alternative spelling Procheto Gupta or Prachet Gupta or Procheta Gupta; Bengali: প্রচেত গুপ্ত) (born 14 October 1962) is a Bengali writer and journalist.[1][2] In 2007, his work Chander Bari has been adapted into a Bengali film by director Tarun Majumdar.[3] In 2011, director Sekhar Das made film on Gupta's story Chor-er bou ("Wife of a thief"), the film was named Necklace.[4][5] Few of his stories have been translated into Hindi, Oriya and Marathi language.[6]

Pracheta Gupta
Pracheta Gupta
Born (1962-10-14) 14 October 1962
Kolkata
NationalityIndian
OccupationJournalist, Writer
Spouse(s)Mitra Gupta
ChildrenSamudra Gupta
Parent(s)Kshetra Gupta (father), author Jyotsna Gupta (mother)

Early life

Gupta spent his childhood in Bangur Avenue and studied in Bangur Boys school.[7] He started writing from his childhood. His first story was published in Anandamela when he was only 12 years old. Later his literary works were published in many more magazines. He completed his graduation from Scottish Church College, Kolkata with Economics Honours under the University of Calcutta.[2]

Literary works

Gupta's first novel Aamar ja achhe was published in 2004 in Anandalok magazine. His first children's novel Laal rong-er churi was published in the same year in Anandamela.[2]

Bibliography
  • Aamar Ja Achhe (Dey's Publishing-2004)
  • Aschorjo Pukur(Mitra O Ghosh-2007)
  • Deri Hoye Gechhe(Patra Bharati-2010)
  • Dekha Habe (Deep Prakasan-2015)
  • Jhildangar Konya(Mitra O Ghosh-2009)
  • Jole Aanka(Mita O Ghosh-2005)
  • Jabajjiban(Ananda Publishers-2011)
  • Kothao Noy(Dey's Publishing-2009)
  • Kanchangorer Kokil Sir(Ananda Publishers-2009)
  • Kalyanpurer Kando (Ananda Publishers-2012)
  • Nil Alor Phul(Ananda Publishers-2005)
  • Ponchashti Golpo (Ananda Publishers-2010)
  • Pracheta Guptar Galpo(Mitra O Ghosh-2011)
  • Rajkanya(Dey's Publishing-2010)
  • Ranipurer Kapurush (Ananda Publishers)
  • Rupor Khacha(Ananda Publishers-2008)
  • Shunyo Kham(Patra Bharati-2010)
  • Shit Khub Dure Noy(Ananda Publishers-2010)
  • Teen Number Chithi(Dey's Publishing-2009)
  • Operation Singhaduar(Ananda Publishers-2013)
  • Jadabbabu Mithya Bolen Na(Ananda Publishers-2013)
  • Chupi Chupi Bolchhi (Mitra O Ghosh-2015)
  • Chand Pore Achhe (Patra Bharati-(2013)
  • Chhade Ke Haatey (Patra Bharati-2015)
  • Ek Je Chhilo Sagar (Mitra O Ghosh) (2014)
  • Shey Irabati (Abhijaan Publishers-2014)
  • Shahid Bhupati Sen Colony (Ananda Publishers-2015)
  • Raate Porben Na (Mitra O Ghosh) 2014
  • Ami Ekjan Meye (Mitra 0 Ghosh) 2016
  • Sagar Hoite Sabdhan (Abhijanh Publishers) 2016
  • Swapner Charai (Ananda Publishers) 2016
  • Ektu Pore Rode Uthbe (Patra Bharati) 2017
  • Malat Khulle Bipad (Mitra -O- Ghosh) 2017
  • Mukto Abaron e (Ananda Publishers 2017)
  • Hatyakander Aage O Pare (Ananda Publishers) (2018)
  • Ferat Asha Galpo (Dey's Publishing_(2018)
  • Doshi Dhara Parbe (Patra Bharati) (2018)
  • Megh Mallare Baaje Hatyar Gaan (Patra Bharati) 2019
  • Diner Belateo Bhoot Dyakha Jaaye (Patra Bharati 2019
  • Nuri Patherer Dinguli (Ananda Publishers) 2019
  • DHulo Baalir Jeeban (Ananda Publishers) 2019
  • Bachhai Kawra Bhoy (Mitra-O-Ghosh) 2019
  • Ei Galpota Na Bollei Bhalo Hoto (Mita-O-Ghosh) 2019
  • Sagarer Shwab Aachhe (Mitra -O-Ghosh) 2019
  • Bachhai Kora Prem (Mitra-O-Ghosh) 2019
  • Maatir Deyal (Ananda Publishers) 2019
Films based on his works

Notes
  1. Spelling according to Telegraph, Calcutta

References
  1. "Books & beyond". Telegraph Calcutta. 8 June 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  2. "Author Info". Click For Boi. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  3. "Un-Fair Deal". Express India. Archived from the original on 20 October 2010. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  4. "Bengali Movie - Sekhar Das' Chorer Bou". WBRi. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  5. "Director Sekhar Das' new film 'Necklace' to focus on city life". Indian News Blast. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  6. "Author Profile - Prachet Gupta". Bengali books online. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  7. "Pracheta Gupta profile". Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  8. "Share on emailShare on printShare on redditMore Sharing Services Shekhar Das feeling the heat". The Times of India. 9 June 2010. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
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