- Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay, popularly known as Sankar, the legendary Bengali novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner, died at age 92 due to age-related ailments at a private hospital in Kolkata.
Personal Life & Early Struggles:
- He was born on 7 December 1933 in Hindmotor, Hooghly district, West Bengal.
- After his father’s death in his teens, he worked as a clerk at Calcutta High Court while pursuing studies.
Literary Journey:
- Debut novel “Kato Ajanare” (1955) was based on his early experiences and became an instant success.
- Authored nearly 100 works spanning novels, short stories, biographies and travelogues.
- Writings captured the urban middle-class ethos, struggles and moral dilemmas of post-independence India.
Awards & Recognition:
- Sahitya Akademi Award (2021) for his autobiographical work Eka Eka Ekashi.
- Bankim Puraskar and other honours highlight his stature in Indian literature.
Reactions & Legacy:
- Sankar leaves behind a timeless legacy shaping modern Bengali storytelling and cultural memory.