Indian novelist, columnist
| Medini Choudhury | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1928-03-31)March 31, 1928 Goreswar, Assam, India |
| Died | February 13, 2003(2003-02-13) (aged 74) Chennai, India |
| Occupation |
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| Language | Assamese, English |
| Alma mater | Cotton University |
| Subject | Social, Culture, Literature |
| Years active | 1975–2003 |
| Notable awards | Full list |
| Children | 7 |
Medini Mohan Choudhury (31 March 1928 – 13 February 2003), known by his pen name as Medini Choudhury, was a Sarania novelist, short story writer, columnist, critic and a retired civil services officer. He wrote thirty books in Assamese language and two books in English, including Ananya Prantor, a novel which is recognized one of the prominent writings in Assamese literature.
He also worked at literary magazines and newspapers such as Asomiya, a weekly newspaper, Dainik Santidoot and Samakaal. He worked as an editor for Sutradhar magazine, and primarily used to wrote stort stories, columns and essays for newspapers and magazines.
Biography
He was born on 31 March 1928 in Goreswar town of Kamrup district, Assam in a Sarania Kachari family. He graduated in 1949 from the Cotton College (now Cotton University). He had three daughters and four sons. Prior to joining civil services, he worked as a journalist. Later in 1956, he left journalism and started working as a government officer due to personal financial crisis. He also wrote a book titled Luit, Barak aru Islam that covers contribution of the Muslims to the Assam Movement.
Publications
| † | Remarks denote a short description of the work where available. |
| # | Title | Year | Type/Credited as | Remarks | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anonyo Prantor (Unique Peripheries) | 1975 | Novel | It was the first novel he wrote | |
| 2 | Banduka Behar | 1976 | Novel | — | |
| 3 | Taat Nodi Nachil (No River There) | — | Novel | — | |
| 4 | Pherengadao | — | Novel | — | |
| 5 | Aranya Aadim (Forests Primitive) | — | Novel | — | |
| 6 | Bipanna Samay (Endangered Hours) | — | Novel | The novel was awarded Sahitya Akademi Award in 1999 | |
| 7 | Ferengadao | — | Book | — | |
| 8 | Mahapurush Madhavdev | — | Novel | — | |
| 9 | Jadugharar Kirtimukh | — | Novel | — | |
| 10 | Nibandhita Anubhav | — | Novel | — | |
| 11 | Luit, Barak aru Islam | — | Book | Covers contribution to the Muslims to the Assam Agitation | |
| 12 | Yangjoo Nadir Paar | — | Novel | — | |
| 13 | Kholakotir Taal | — | Book | — | |
| 14 | Bipanna Xamay | — | Book | — | |
| 15 | Bodo Dimasa of Assam | — | Book | — | |
| 16 | Tribes of Assam Plains | — | Book | — | |
| 17 | Making a Leader | — | Book | — | |
| 18 | Xihote Kewal | — | Short story | — |
Awards and accordion
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | In recognition of his contribution to the Assam literature | Publication Board Assam Literary Award | Literature | Won | |
| 1999 | Bipponna Samay | Sahitya Akademi Award | Literature | ||
| 2002 | — | A state level award by the Government of Assam | Culture |
Death
Choudhury was suffering from medical complications, and was admitted to a hospital for medical treatment. He was later admitted to a medical college in Chennai where he died of myocardial infarction on 13 February 2003. He was cremated at Nabagraha crematorium in Assam.
References
- ^ "Dreams of a writer unfulfilled - Literary world, family pay tribute to Medini Choudhury". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ^ "An era ends with Medini". www.telegraphindia.com.
- "Dreams of a writer unfulfilled - Literary world, family pay tribute to Medini Choudhury". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- "Medini Mohan Choudhury no more". Zee News. 13 February 2003.
- ^ "Blithe spirit lives on". www.telegraphindia.com.
- Rajan, P. K. (9 September 1989). The Growth of the Novel in India, 1950-1980. Abhinav Publications. ISBN 9788170172598 – via Google Books.
- "Museindia". www.museindia.com.
- "Syed Abdul Malik's Readers Have Trapped His Intellectual Vision Within His Religious Identity". The Wire.
- "..:: SAHITYA : Akademi Awards ::."
- "Scholarships and Awards | Department of Cultural Affairs | Government Of Assam, India". culturalaffairs.assam.gov.in.
- "Noted litterateur Medini Mohan Choudhury passes away". Hindustan Times. 13 February 2003.