Eminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha passes away

Renowned Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha passed away at the age of 85. He was known for his several notable works such as Madhukari, Koeler Kachhe and Sobinoy Nibedon among others. His elder daughter Maleni B Guha took to social media to reveal his death news. She wrote, “Buddhadev Guha is no more. He was blessed as to be one with the Divine on the night of Janmashtami (Lord Krishna’s birthday) 2021. Do join his family and friends in celebrating his life.”

As per PTI, the author was suffering from post-covid complications. And passed away on Sunday after a massive cardiac arrest. He was predeceased by his wife, eminent Rabindra Sangeet exponent Ritu Guha in the year 2011. They are now survived by two daughters. He was born in Kolkata and spent his childhood in the Rangpur and Barisal districts of East Bengal (now Bangladesh).

His novels and short stories were very popular both among masses and critics and his works earned him several awards including Ananda Purashkar, Shiroman Purashkar and Sharat Puraskar. His novels usually showcased the nature and forests of eastern India. Many do not know that the award-winning Bengali film Dictionary was based on two of his works namely Baba Howa and Swami Howa. He is also a popular children’s writer too. His fictional character Rijuda and Rudra are very popular. Guha, who was a charted accountant by profession, was also noted classical singer and an illustrator.

West Bengal’s governor Jagdeep Dhankar took to Twitter to offer condolences. He wrote, “Saddened at the passing of Eminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha, author of many notable works such as ‘Madhukari’ (Honey Gatherer). His works of fiction reflected his closeness to nature and the forests of eastern India. Pray Almighty to bestow eternal peace on the departed soul. One of his fans wrote, “Nature and forests were a recurrent theme in his writings and his writings on travel in Bengal are considered some of the most beautiful.”

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