Award
Padma Shri in arts
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Narayan Debnath
1925-01-01 – 2022-01-18
Life & Legacy
Narayan Debnath ( 25 November 1925 – 18 January 2022) was an Indian comics artist, writer and illustrator who created the Bengali comic strips Handa Bhonda, Bantul the Great, and Nonte Phonte in 1962, 1965, and 1969 respectively. He holds the record of longest running comics by an individual artiste for Handa Bhonda comics series which completed its continuous 53 years of running. He was the first and only comics artist in India who has received a D. Litt. degree. In 2022, Debnath was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India.
Occupation & Career
comics artist, writer, comics writer, artist, illustrator
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Padma Shri in arts; Banga Bibhushan
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Banga Bibhushan · Padma Shri in arts
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Banga Bibhushan
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