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Dhirendralal Dhar (12 January 1913 – 20 September 1991) was a Bengali writer. In 1979, he received the Indian National Award for his contributions to Children's literature. His pen name was Shridhar Munshi.




Early life


Dhar was born in Kolkata in British India. He studied in Ariya Mission Institution and then in Vidyasagar College. He worked as a part-time journalist and teacher. In 1928, Dhar joined the Non Co-Operation movement and the Indian National Congress. After that he joined the youth organisation of Hindu Mahasabha.




Literary career


Dhar's first published work is Mrityur Poschate in 1934. He was popular for historical, adventure, horror and detective stories or novels specially for children. He edited child magazines like Shishu Pratibha (1955), Ahoroni (1957), Anondo Pujabarshiki (1964–69) and Kishore Granthabali. Apert from these works, he also wrote some novels for adults. Nalanda Theke Lumbini, Kasmira, Pannagarh were his well known novels in Bengali literature. He wrote serious biographies on Subhaschandra Bose, Vidyasagar and Dr. B.R. Ambdekar.




Works


Adventure Omnibus
Amar Desher Manush
Asi Baje Jhan Jhan
Desh Bidesher Rupkotha
Durbine Duniya
Ei Desheri Meye
Galpo Holeo Satyi
Joydev
Juddher Golpo
Maha Chine Mahasamar
Mandire Mandire
Mohakal
Mohakaler Pujari
Nalonda Theke Lumbini
Nilkar Elo Deshe
Paschim Digante
Priyadarshi Ashok
Rongmohol
Sipahi Juddher Golpo




See also


Akhil Niyogi
Ashapoorna Devi
Khagendranath Mitra
Leela Majumdar
Narayan Gangopadhyay
Premendra Mitra
Shibram Chakraborty
Sukumar Ray




External links


Dhirendralal Dhar in archive.org




References

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• Dhirendralal Dhar
• Biswanath Sardar
• List of people from Vidyasagar College Kolkata
• Akhil Niyogi
• Khagendranath Mitra