Award
Padma Shri in literature and education
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q199947 · wikidata
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Premendra Mitra
1904-05-24 – 1988-05-03
Life & Legacy
Premendra Mitra (Bengali: প্রেমেন্দ্র মিত্র, Bengali pronunciation: [ˈpɾemend̪ɾo ˈmit̪ɾo]; 4 September 1904 – 3 May 1988) was an Indian poet, writer and film director in the Bengali language. He was also a practitioner of Bengali science fiction. His critique of humanity led him to believe that for it to survive, human beings had to "forget their differences and be united".
Occupation & Career
poet, writer, children's writer, film director, film screenwriter
Education
University of Calcutta; Scottish Church College; South Suburban School (Main)
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Padma Shri in literature and education; Sahitya Akademi Award; Sagar Theke Phera; Ghanada
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Padma Shri in literature and education · Sahitya Akademi Award
Notable Work
Ghanada · Sagar Theke Phera
Education & Institutions
Scottish Church College · South Suburban School (Main) · University of Calcutta
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Sahitya Akademi Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q199947 · wikidata
Notable Work
Sagar Theke Phera
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q199947 · wikidata
Notable Work
Ghanada
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q199947 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q199947 — wikidata View source
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