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Bibhutibhushan

Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay, commonly known as Bibhutibhushan, was a prominent Indian Bengali novelist of the early to mid-20th century. Born in the Bengal region, he wrote extensively in Bengali, producing novels, short stories, and travelogues that center on rural life, nature, and the daily struggles and dignity of ordinary people. His work often reflects the landscapes of Bengal and the social changes occurring in the region during his lifetime.

His best-known works include Pather Panchali (The Song of the Road, 1929), Aparajito, Chander Pahar (Moon Mountain,

Bibhutibhushan’s stories have been widely translated and have had a lasting impact on Bengali literature. Several

1937),
and
Aranyak
(The
Forest),
a
collection
of
nature
and
forest
stories.
Pather
Panchali
portrays
a
family's
deprivation
and
resilience
in
rural
Bengal,
while
Chander
Pahar
follows
a
young
man’s
adventures
in
Africa.
His
writing
is
noted
for
clear,
simple
language,
keen
observation,
and
a
humane
sympathy
for
common
people.
of
his
novels
were
adapted
for
film,
most
notably
by
Satyajit
Ray
in
the
Pather
Panchali
and
Aparajito
adaptations,
which
helped
bring
his
work
to
a
broader
audience
and
contributed
to
the
international
profile
of
Bengali
literature.
He
is
regarded
as
a
central
figure
in
the
tradition
of
Indian
realism
and
regional
writing,
with
enduring
influence
on
successive
generations
of
writers.