Tarapada Roy

Tarapada Roy, born on November 17, 1936, in Tangail, Bengal Presidency, British India (now in Bangladesh), was a distinguished Bengali writer known for his poems, short stories, and essays.

He gained acclaim for his unique satirical sense of humor, blending lightness and biting wit to comment on social and political themes. He completed his early education in Bangladesh before moving to Calcutta in 1951 to attend college, where he studied economics at Central Calcutta College (now Maulana Azad College). He briefly worked as a school teacher in Habra, North 24 Parganas.

His literary career began with poetry, his first collection titled "Tomar Pratima" published in 1960. Over time, he expanded his repertoire to include numerous humorous and satirical short stories, novels, and essays.

Full Name	Tarapada Roy
Occupation	Writer
Date of Birth	17-November-1936 (70 years)
Birth Location	Tangail, Bengal Presidency, British India (now in Bangladesh)
Gender	Male
Language	Bengali
Death Time	25-August-2007
Death Location	Kolkata, West Bengal, India

His works often portrayed everyday life with incisive wit and occasionally touched on his nostalgic childhood memories in East Bengal. Notable among his contributions are the novel "Charabari Porabari" and the travelogue "Neel Digante Tokhon Magic." He was also known for writing engaging children's stories featuring characters such as Dodo and Tatai.

Throughout his life, he maintained a close friendship with international literary figures, including Hollywood actor Wallace Shawn and author Deborah Eisenberg.

Despite facing health challenges later in life, he remained passionate about writing, reportedly composing several pieces from his hospital bed. Tarapada Roy passed away on August 25, 2007, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, after suffering from kidney failure.