Samaresh Majumdar

Samaresh Mazumdar (সমরেশ মজুমদার)born 10 March 1942 is a well-known contemporary Bengali writer from West Bengal, India. He is best known for his Animesh series of novels, the second of which (Kalbela) won the Sahitya Akademi prize in 1984. He is also known for creating the detective character Arjun, who is the central character of the 2013 film Arjun – Kalimpong E Sitaharan. The Bengali film Buno Haansh which released on 15 August 2014 is also based on his novel of the same name, which was published in Pujabarshiki Anondolok.

He spent his childhood years in the tea gardens of Dooars, Gairkata in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India. He was a student of the Jalpaiguri Zilla School, Jalpaiguri. He completed his bachelor's in Bengali from Scottish Church College in Kolkata.[1] His first story appeared in Desh literary magazine in 1967. Dour ("Run") was his first novel, which was published in Desh in 1976. He was associated with the Ananda Bazar Prakashana, a major publishing house in Calcutta.

Samaresh Mazumdar is a versatile writer though many of his novels have a touch of thrill and suspense attached to them. His novels include Aath Kuthuri Noy Daraja, Bandinibash, Daybadhha, and Buno Haansher Palak. Perhaps his most famous novel is Saatkahon. Being a prolific writer who has excelled in different genres, Samares Mazumdar has worked on short stories, novels, travelogues and children's fiction. His trilogy of Uttoradhikar, Kalbela and Kalpurush is now considered as a modern classic.

Famous characters

• Animesh and Madhabilata (Uttaradhikar, Kaalbela, Kalpurush and Mousholkaal)
• Arjun - the sleuth cum science fiction character. The first movie based upon the early adventures of Arjun is Arjun — Kalimpong E Sitaharan, released on 3 May 2013.
• Dipaboli - main character of Saatkahon
• Arka - son of Animesh; in Kalpurush and Moushalkal

Books Authored

• Aat Kuthuri Noy Daroja
• Abash
• Agniroth
• Ahankar
• Akaser Arale Akas
• Akashe Helan Diye
• Akash Na Patal
• Aksho Ponchash
• Altapka - 1
• Altapka - 2
• Amake Chai
• Ami Tomake
• Ami Kar Ke Amar
• Andhokarer Manush
• Anurag
• Anyarakam Bhraman
• Arjun@bipbipdotcom
• Arjun Hatavamba
• Arjun Samagra vol 1
• Arjun Samagra vol 2
• Arjun Samagra vol 3
• Arjun Samagra vol 4
• Arjun Samagra Vol 5
• Ashcharjyakotha Hoye Geche
• Asukh Lotar Phul
• Atmapakha
• Ato Rokto keno
• Attiyo Shajon
• Aye Sukh Jaye Sukh
• Bangalir Noshtami
• Barafe Payer Chhaap
• Bhalobasha Theke Jay
• Bhalo Theko Bhalo Basha
• Binishutoy
• Bondi Nibash
• Boro Paap He
• Brishti Te Bhejar Boyosh
• Bristir Raat
• Buno Hanser Palak
• Bunohass
• Chander Manush Asan
• Chayabreta
• Chayar Sarir
• Chokher Jole Shewla Porena
• Cinema Wallah
• Daaybondhon
• Danay Roder Gandha
• Daudau Agun
• Din Jay Raat Jay
• Doshti Uponyash
• Dour
• Dui Dike Ek Arjun
• Ei Ami Renu
• Ekadosh Oshyarohi
• Ekhono Somoy Achhey
• Ferari
• Gitabitan Chuya Bolchi
• Gopon Valobasha
• Gorvodharini
• Haramir Hatbaksha
• Hippira Eshechilo
• Hiree Boshano Shonar Phool
• Horinbari
• Hriday Achhe Jar
• Jaalbondi Vol 1
• Jaalbondi Vol 2
• Jajabori
• Janani Debi
• Je Jerokom Thake
• Jibonjapon
• Jibon Take Chekhe Dekhun
• Jolardhare Asthanay
• Jol Chobir Shingha
• Joler Niche Prothom Prem
• Jon Jajok
• Jonmodaag
• Jotsnay Borshar Megh
• Kaite Katha Badhe
• Kalapahar
• kalbela Vol 1
• Kalbela Vol 2
• kalo Chitar Photograph
• Kalpurush
• Keu Bojhena
• Keu Keu Eka
• Khola Khuli Bolchi
• Kolikal
• Kolikatay Nobokumar
• Kolkata
• Konthe Pariparshiker Mala
• Kosto Kosto Shukh
• Kulkundolini
• Lajboti
• Leaves of Blood
• Lilasundar
• Madhyaraater Rakhal
• Manusher maa
• Manush Pachar
• Megh Chilo Brishtio
• Meghe Matite Makhamakhi
• Meyera Jeman Hoi
• Mohini
• Moner Moto Mon
• Moushalkall
• Mudrabhanga
• Mushkil Asan
• Nababganjer Norkhadak
• Nahabatkhana
• Neelrahasya
• Nikatkatha
• Nirbachito Romya Rochona Somogra
• Nodir Moto Jibon
• Onekey Eka
• Ora Abong Oother Mayera
• Paraner Padmabane
• Phoolbahar
• Premer Golpa
• Prothom Upanyash Omnibus
• Rajat Jayanti
• Roddure Pith Diye
• Roktodharay Taan
• Rongmahal
• Saatkahon Vol 1
• Saatkahon Vol 2
• Sahajpur Katodur
• Sandhye Belar Manush
• Satyameba Jayate
• Shingho Bahini Vol 1
• Shinghobahini Vol 2
• Shoitaner Chokh
• Shomoresher Shera101
• Shopno Shondhani
• Shorbonasher Neshay
• Shoronagoto
• Shudharani o Nabin Shanyashi
• Soner Seakol
• Srestha Golpa
• Srodhyanjoli
• Surja Dhole Gele
• Swanamdhanya
• Swanirbachita Kishore Samagra
• Swanirbachita Sera Baro
• Swapnei Emon Hoi
• Swapner Bagan
• Swapner Bazar
• Swapner Shoitan
• Teendhariya
• Tero Parbon
• Thikana Bharatborsho
• Tinshongi
• Tonu Atonu Songbad
• Ujan Ganga
• Utsharito Alo
• Uttoradikar
• Victoriar Bagan

Awards 

• Bankim Puroshkar - 2009 for Kolikataye Nobokumar • Sahitya Akademi Award - 1984 for Kalbela • Ananda Purashkar - 1982
• BFJA, Dishari and Chalachchitra Prasar Samity - Best Script Writer - 1982

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