Eminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha, author of many notable works such as `Madhukari’ (Honey Gatherer) died of post-covid complications at a private hospital after a massive cardiac arrest. He was 85.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to reports, the writer, whose works of fiction reflected his closeness to nature and forests of eastern India, was suffering from post-Covid complications and had been hospitalised earlier this month after complaining of breathlessness and urinary infection, his family said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He had earlier suffered from Covid-19 in April and had been hospitalised for 33 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guha was predeceased by wife, eminent Rabindra Sangeet exponent Ritu Guha in 201, leaves behind two daughters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born on June 29, 1936 in Kolkata, Guha had spent his childhood in Rangpur and Barisal districts of East Bengal (now Bangladesh).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His childhood experiences and travels left a deep imprint on him , which were reflected in his works later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His novels and short stories have been highly acclaimed by critics, winning him fans across the sub-continent and several awards including Ananda Purashkar in 1976, Shiroman Purashkar and Sharat Puraskar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His important works besides `Madhukari’, include `Koeler Kachhe’ (Near the Koel bird) and `Sobinoy Nibedon’ (Humble Offering).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An award-winning Bengali film ‘Dictionary’ was made based on two of his works – `Baba Howa’ (Being a Father) and `Swami Howa’ (Being a Husband).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also a popular children’s writer creating the fictional character Rijuda, a hunter-turned-conservationist and his side-kick Rudra. (with inputs from PTI)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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