SARAT CHANDRA CHATTERJI

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Sarat Chandra , a.k.a. Sarat Chandra Chatterji (15 September 1876 - 16 January 1938) was born in a poor family in Debanandapur, , West Bengal, India.

He is one of the most popular Bengali and of early 20th century.

He left his studies due to his persistent state of . He spent 20 years of his life in at his maternal uncle's house and a major portion of his novels were either written in Bhagalpur or based on his in Bhagalpur. His work represented society and he often wrote against and oppression.

His works have been made into some fifty in many Indian , particularly his novel was made into versions.

Parineeta also been made twice, Majhli (1967) by Mukherjee and Swami (1977) for which he was awarded Filmfare Award for .

Another famous film Chhoti (1971) is based on his novel Bindur Chhele.

's 1975 film, Khushboo is majorly inspired by his work entitled Pandit Mashay.

He died in of liver on 16 January 1938 at the age of 61.