Sunil Gangopadhyay
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Sunil Gangopadhyay
Summary
Sunil Gangopadhyay is a human[1]. He was born in Faridpur District[2]. He was born on September 7, 1934[3]. He passed away in Kolkata[4]. He died on October 23, 2012[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (625 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Sunil Gangopadhyay was born in Faridpur District[2].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay passed away in Kolkata[4].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay was born on September 7, 1934[3].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay died on October 23, 2012[5].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay held citizenship in British Raj[11].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay held citizenship in India[12].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay held citizenship in Dominion of India[13].
- Bangla was Sunil Gangopadhyay's native language[14].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay's professions included poet[6].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay worked as a writer[7].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay worked as a children's writer[8].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay worked as a screenwriter[9].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay was educated at University of Calcutta[15].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay's education included a stint at Surendranath College[16].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay was educated at City College[17].
- A notable work attributed to Sunil Gangopadhyay is Pratham Alo[18].
- A notable work attributed to Sunil Gangopadhyay is Sei Samai[19].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay received the Sahitya Akademi Award[20].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay received the Ananda Puraskar[21].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay received the Bankim Puraskar[22].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay received the Saraswati Samman[23].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay is recorded as male[24].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Sunil Gangopadhyay's Commons category is recorded as Sunil Gangopadhyay[26].
- The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].
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Origins and Family
Sunil Gangopadhyay was born in Faridpur District[2]. He was born on September 7, 1934[3]. Bangla was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at University of Calcutta[15], a state public university[28], in India[29], founded in 1857[30], headquartered in Kolkata[31]; Surendranath College[16], a college[32], in India[33], founded in 1884[34]; and City College[17], a college[35], in India[36], founded in 1881[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], and screenwriter[9].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Pratham Alo[18], a literary work[38] and Sei Samai[19], a literary work[39].
Recognition
Awards received include Sahitya Akademi Award[20], a literary award[40], in India[41]; Ananda Puraskar[21], a literary award[42], in India[43]; Bankim Puraskar[22], an award[44], in India[45]; and Saraswati Samman[23], a literary award[46], in India[47], founded in 1991[48].
Death and Burial
Sunil Gangopadhyay died on October 23, 2012[5]. He died in Kolkata[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].
Why It Matters
Sunil Gangopadhyay ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (625 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Works attributed to him include Sei Samai[51], a literary work[52] and Vijaynagar'er Hirey[53], a film[54].
FAQs
Where was Sunil Gangopadhyay born?
Sunil Gangopadhyay's place of birth was Faridpur District[2].
Where did Sunil Gangopadhyay die?
Sunil Gangopadhyay died in Kolkata[4].
What did Sunil Gangopadhyay do for work?
Sunil Gangopadhyay worked as poet[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Sunil Gangopadhyay go to school?
Sunil Gangopadhyay was educated at University of Calcutta[15], Surendranath College[16], and City College[17].
What awards did Sunil Gangopadhyay receive?
Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award[20], Ananda Puraskar[21], Bankim Puraskar[22], and Saraswati Samman[23].