PROFESSOR SHANTANU KUMAR ACHARYA : THE GREAT , LIVING LEGEND NOVELIST .
Bhubaneswar: 14/10/2023:
(Sanjay Bhatt)
Once upon a time, in the small town of Mominpur, nestled on the banks of the Hooghly River, there lived a remarkable man named Shantanu Kumar Acharya. He was not just an ordinary man; he was a professor by day and a maestro of words by night. His stories had the power to transport people to worlds unknown, and his novels were like windows to the depths of human emotions.
Born in 1933, Shantanu Kumar Acharya grew up in the lap of literature. His love for words was nurtured at the prestigious Ravenshaw College, where he pursued a Master's degree in Chemistry. Little did the world know that this chemist would one day concoct literary wonders that would touch the hearts of many.
In his early years, Shantanu Kumar Acharya explored the world of science, but his true calling was the world of words. The Odia language became his canvas, and he painted stories that spoke of love, loss, and the human spirit. His books "Nara Kinnara," "Shatabdira Nachiketa," "Dakshinabarta," and "Shakuntala" became classics, not just in Odisha but across India.
But it was his work "Nara Kinnara" that earned him the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award, a testament to his unparalleled storytelling skills. In this novel, he delved into the intricate web of human relationships, weaving a tapestry of emotions that left readers spellbound.
As Shantanu Kumar Acharya reached the age of 90, his legacy as a litterateur and fiction writer continued to inspire generations. He often said that his stories were like the melodies of time, resonating through the ages, reminding people of the beauty of the written word.
Mominpur, the town where it all began, had transformed into a place of pilgrimage for literature enthusiasts from far and wide. The Hooghly River whispered tales of Shantanu Kumar Acharya, the man who had made words dance and emotions sing.
And so, the legacy of this great Odia fiction writer, Shree Shantanu Kumar Acharya, lived on, etching itself into the annals of literary history, where his stories remained timeless, much like the river that flowed by his hometown, carrying with it the melodies of his words.
