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Samaresh Basu
Bengali writer (1924-1988) · India · On the map · Writers · Died at 63
Samaresh Basu 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 is read about 31 times a day, in 8 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 23 June 2026
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He won the 1983 Filmfare Awards for Best Story for Namkeen.
Country
India
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1988 · aged 63
