Sunil Gangopadhyay

Sunil Gangopadhyay, often referred to as Sunil Ganguly, was a renowned Bengali poet and novelist from India. He was born on September 7, 1934, in Faridpur, which was then part of British India (now in Bangladesh), and he passed away on October 23, 2012, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Gangopadhyay was one of the most prolific and influential literary figures in Bengali literature. He wrote across various genres, including poetry, novels, short stories, and essays. His works often explored themes of love, loss, social issues, and the human condition, capturing the essence of Bengali life and culture.