Noted Bengali Author Mani Shankar Mukhopadhay Passes Away At 93

(MENAFN- Live Mint) The distinguished Bengali novelist Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay, popularly known as 'Shankar', passed away at a local hospital on Friday afternoon, according to family members.

Mukhopadhyay, aged 93, had been experiencing declining health for a significant period, they said. He leaves behind his two daughters.

Mukhopadhyay, whose acclaimed works such as 'Chowringhee' depicted the intricate layers of metropolitan existence and culture, was esteemed as a preeminent and beloved voice in modern Bengali letters.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her grief over his passing, characterizing him as a monumental literary icon whose extensive bibliography will remain a source of inspiration for future readers.

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