Noted Indian writer Dibyendu Palit passed away on January 3 at the age of 79 in Kolkata. He was a writer of poems, novels, and short stories. His first story Chandapatan was published in 1955 in the Sunday edition of Anandabazar Patrika.
Palit was well known for his experimentations with language and for introducing certain modern idioms, particularly in the genre of short stories. In over 60 years of an illustrious literary career, he wrote short stories that have given life to an exquisite form of literary language hitherto unknown. His fictions deals with themes such as the indescribable suffering of farmers and working class people, the dehumanizing effects of the religious bigotry and the ensuing communal violence, the deterioration of values and the distress and resistance of working class women.
Palit is considered as one of the foremost fiction writers of Pacchim Bangla. His insight into the subtle nuances of human nature, his use of physical and psychological details, his keen sense of wit and humour, his sarcasm at hypocrisy, his critical knowledge of history and politics and its objective, aesthetic articulation in the novels and short stories have earned for him an eminent stature in Bangla literature.
Dibyendu Palit, born in at Bhagalpur in Bihar, British India, is the second eldest son of the Palit Family, and a brother of four sons and five daughter of Bagalacharan Palit and Niharbala Palit. He lost his father at a very young age, and took responsibility of his family. His struggling days were a source of inspiration for most of his writing. Later he did a Masters in Comparative Literature at Jadavpur University. He is the father of Amitendu Palit, an eminent IES officer and economist. Presently he resides in Meghmallar, Gariahat in Kolkata.
In 2005, Shyamanand Jalan directed film Eashwar Mime Co., an adaptation of Dibyendu Palit's story, Mukhabhinoy, by noted playwright Vijay Tendulkar. The film is story of a travelling mime company selling products and a writer's views upon its journey, it has two leads Ashish Vidyarthi playing the role mime company's owner while Pawan Malhotra did the role of the writer. Though it did not receive a commercial release it was screened at Durban International Film Festival, the 3 Continents Festival and the Kolkata Film Festival.
Some of his notable works are Sheet Grismer Smriti, Shindu Barowa Dheu, Samparka, Shahajodhha, Anubhab, Golpo-Shongroho (collected stories), Shreshto Golpo {selected stories}, The Faces and Other Stories {selected stories}, Nirbason Noy, Nirbachon, Sabdo Chai, Dao Kichu Sriti Kichu Apoman, Ahoto Arjun, Rajar Bari Onek Dure.
Some of his stories including Mukhguli, Mukabhinoy, Sukresoni, Chilekotha, Alomer Nijer Bari, Munnir Songe Kichukkhon, Ruth O Onnanyo Galpo and others.
Some of his famous novels are Antordhan, Aboidho, Anusaran, Swapner Bhitor, Dheu, Sahojhoddha, Sabuj Gandho, Aeka, Bristir Pore, Binidro,
The multidimensional author received many awards including Ananda Purashkar, Bankim Puraskar, Sahitya Akademi Award.
The writer is a freelance contributor.
