Noted Bengali author 'Shankar' dies at 93
The Hindu
Eminent Bengali author Mani Shankar Mukhopadhay, known as 'Shankar', passes away at 93, leaving a lasting literary legacy.
Eminent Bengali author Mani Shankar Mukhopadhay, popularly known as ‘Shankar’, died at a hospital here on Friday (February 20, 2026) afternoon, family members said.
Mukhopadhay, 93, was unwell for some time, they said.
He is survived by two daughters.
Mukhopadhay, whose novels like ‘Chowringee’ captured the complexities of urban life and society, was widely regarded as one of the most popular authors in Bengali literature.
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