Samaresh Basu
Samaresh Basu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 December 1924 Bikrampur, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 12 March 1988 (aged 63) Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Pen name | Kalkut |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Bengali |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Notable works | Prajapati, Dekhi Nai Phire, Shamba, Ganga |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award (1980) |
| Spouse |
Gauri Basu (m. 1942) |
Samaresh Basu (Bengali pronunciation: [/səˈmɑːrɛʃ/]; 11 December 1924 – 12 March 1988) was an Indian writer in modern Bengali literature, known for his versatility and vast range of themes. He wrote under the pen name Kalkut. Basu was awarded the 1980 Sahitya Akademi Award in Bengali, by Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, for his novel, Shamba. He won the 1983 Filmfare Awards for Best Story for Namkeen.