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Samaresh Basu (11 December 1924 – 12 March 1988) was an Indian writer in modern Bengali literature, known for his versatility and vast range of themes. He wrote under the pen name Kalkut. Basu was awarded the 1980 Sahitya Akademi Award in Bengali, by Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, for his novel, Shamba.
Samaresh Basu (Bengali: সমরেশ বসু) was born in December 22, 1924. He spent his early childhood in Bikrampur, Dhaka. He also wrote under the pen-name of Kalkut.
Samaresh Basu has 108 books on Goodreads with 6258 ratings. Samaresh Basu’s most popular book is প্রজাপতি.
Prajapati ( lit. 'Butterfly') is a Bengali-language novel that was written by Samaresh Basu. It was first published in 1967 in Bengali monthly magazine Sharadiya Desh, which was published by Ananda Publishers. The novel is about a young boy who is used as the premises to understand his background and the society in which he lives.
Mar 13, 2020 · Learn about the life and works of Samaresh Basu, one of the most prolific writers of Bengali literature, who wrote under pseudonyms like Kalkut. Explore his novels that covered political activism, working class life, sexuality and folk tales, and his controversies over obscenity charges.
Mar 2, 2024 · Learn about the life and works of Samaresh Basu, who wrote extensively about the working class, political activism, and sexuality. Explore his controversial novels, his travelogues, and his biographical novel on Ramkinkar Baij.
A personal tribute to the late Bengali writer Samaresh Basu by his friend and contemporary Sunil Gangopadhyay. The article recounts their first meeting, their literary achievements, their controversies and their friendship.
