Biography
Taraknath Gangopadhyay (4 February 1918 – 8 November 1970), also known as Narayan Ganguly, was an Indian novelist, poet, essayist, and short story writer, and one of the leading writers of modern Bengali literature. He introduced the endearing character of Tenida in his famous stories of Children's literature. Taraknath took up "Narayan" as his pen name. He married his brother in law's niece Renuka Devi, with whom he had his only daughter Basabi(Bani). His wife Renuka Ganguly and daughter Basabi Roy Chowdhury were also eminent writers and teachers. Renuka Ganguly died on 10 February 2010 whereas, Basabi Roy Chowdhury recently died on 17 December 2021, and was survived by 6 children, and grandchildren.
Filmography
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Tenida (2020)
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Tenida (2011)
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Nishijapon (2005)
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Damu (1996)
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Charmurti (1978)
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Bhangagara (1954)
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Kapalkundala (1952)
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Also Known AsNarayan Ganguly, নারায়ণ গঙ্গোপাধ্যায় , नारायण गांगुली
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