Legendary Bengali Author Moni Shankar Mukhopadhyay Passes Away at 92

Legendary Bengali Author Moni Shankar Mukhopadhyay Passes Away at 92

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Category : Obituaries Published on: February 23 2026

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Renowned Bengali author Moni Shankar Mukhopadhyay, popularly known as Shankar, passed away at a private hospital near south Kolkata at the age of 92. Over his illustrious career, he authored nearly 100 novels and short stories that vividly explored moral dilemmas, ambition, and the struggles of urban India.
Several of his novels, including Simabadhya and Jana Aranya, were adapted into films by Satyajit Ray, while Chowringhee and Maan Samman inspired landmark Bengali and Hindi films, bridging literature and cinema. Shankar’s works reflected his own early-life struggles, clerical work, and insights into city life.
He received numerous accolades, including the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2021, and his last major project focused on Swami Vivekananda. His passing leaves an “irreparable loss” in Bengal’s literary and cultural world, cementing his legacy as a towering figure in modern Bengali storytelling.

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