Arup Chandra
| Arup Chandra | |
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| Born |
5 March 1951 Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India |
| Residence | Joychand Road (Indrapuri), Khagra, Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal |
| Other names | Babul, Raju, Hoja |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Known for | Contribution in the fields of Arts, Recitation, History research, Bengali Shorthand |
| Home town | Berhampore, Murshidabad |
| Title | SHASTRI, awarded by Academy of Music & Fine Arts |
| Spouse(s) | Runa Chandra |
| Children | Arindam Chandra, Ofelia Chandra |
| Parents |
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| Website | www.ccaiindia.com, www.basabhumi.ccaiindia.com |
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Murshidabader Nirbachito Kabi O Kabita, a collection of remarkable poetries of notable poets of Murshidabad, edited by Arup Chandra & Shambhu Bhattacharya, published in 2015.
Arup Chandra,[1] ‘অরূপ চন্দ্র’ born in Murshidabad district in 1951, is a writer, a poet, an essayist, an art critic, and an educationalist.[2] He is the writer of more than thirteen books, and has edited five others. His research speciality is the history, poetry, art, culture and literature of Murshidabad District.
Profession & Works
Took various professions at the beginning, sold even glassware, batteries and etc. Later got a job as a medical representative in a Kolkata based company. In latter years he got a drug license and started a business of medicine. 1 September 1977 he established his dream organization - Chandra Commercial & Art Institute, in Palashipara in Nadia district; which presently is a renowned vocational training institute in Eastern India.
His most known works are related to education, arts, literature and history. He remarkably researched and developed 'Bengali Shorthand'; presently 'Arup Chandra Bengali Shorthand System'[3] is the most popular 'Bengali Shorthand System' in Bengal. A list of his 'Books' is attached herewith. As an editor of Basabhumi Patrika, he always manifested the struggle of people, and their art & culture. A list of 'Special Issues of Basabhumi Patrika' is also attached here. As the secretary of 'Little Magazine Sanrakshan & Gobeshona Kendra, Berhampore', - a little magazine preservation centre, he is very busy in preservation of thousands of old & new little magazines, this organization also gives chances to other researchers to collect information for their works. He is also the secretary of 'CCAI-Basabhumi Award Committee', a foundation that felicitates and awards the persons for their remarkable contribution in the field of art-culture and social movement, since 2008.
Associations
- Chandra Commercial & Art Institute (Founder Principal)
- Basabhumi Patrika (Editor)
- Little Magazine Preservation & Research Centre, Berhampore (Founder Secretary)
- Murshidabad Bikkhan - a fortnightly, published from Berhampore, Murshidabad, (Journalist and member of editorial board)
- CCAI-Basabhumi Award Committee' (Founder Secretary)
Publications
- Hirak Buke Sikal Baje – Bengali Poetry (1980)
- Jharer Britte - A Novel (1987)
- Shilper Byakaran - Book on Art (1990) Five editions are published already.
- Mao-Tes-Tung'er Kobita - Poetry, Translation of the Poems of Mao-Tse-Tung (1993)
- Amar Bharatbarsha - Poetry (1997)
- Sanket Lipi - (Bengali Shorthand) - Research (1998)
- Dhasto Prithibir Kabita – Poetry (2004)
- Kemon Achi Amra – Poetry (2007)
- Janmo Kanna – Poetry (2012)
- The Theory of Art (English) - Book on Art (2012) - Translated by Prof. Ashokendu Das
- Murshidabader Chitrakala Bhaskarya Sthapatya - History of Art in Murshidabad Region (2014)
- Murshidabad Jilanchaler Kalapanji - History, Chronological discourse of the history of this region (2014)
- Shilper Byakaran : Bharat O Biswashilpa - Book on Art, Sculpture & Architecture (2016) - ISBN 978-81-930474-6-0[4]
Edited books
- Sachin Biswas'er Galpo Samagro - Collection of Short Stories by Sachin Biswas (Edited by Arup Chandra) (2013)
- Banglai Hazar Bacharer Krishak Bidroho O Murshidabad - Regional History (Edited by Arup Chandra) (2014)
- Murshidabader Nirbachito Kabi O Kabita - Poetry (Edited by Arup Chandra) - ISBN 978-81-930474-3-9[2][5]
- Murshidabad Itibritta (1st Part) - Regional History (Edited by Arup Chandra) - ISBN 978-81-930474-2-2[6]
- Murshidabad Itibritta (2nd Part) - Regional History (Edited by Arup Chandra) - ISBN 978-81-930474-5-3[7][8]
Awards
- The first notable award Mr. Arup Chandra received in the year of 1986 securing 'First' position in a district level poetry competition in the district of Nadia, West Bengal.
- Academy of Music and Fine Arts, Barrackpore, Kolkata honored him with an 'Upadhi' (an honorary title) - 'Shastri' on 6 September 1992 at Sukanta Sadan, Barrackpore.
- Received 'memento' in honor in the occasion of 'Berhampore Grant Hall Centenary Celebration'. (2003)
- Received 'memento' in honor, in the occasion of 130th anniversary celebration of Berhampore Municipality. (2007)
- Arup Chandra was 'Felicitated' by 'Murshidabad District Kobita Academy' on their 125th poetry-assembly on 7 March 2010.
- He was Awarded with 'Acharya Prafulla Chanda Roy Smarak Samman-2010' by 'Academy of Bengali Poetry, Kolkata', at National Library, Kolkata.[9]
- He was Awarded with 'Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore Smarak Samman-2011' by 'Academy of Bengali Poetry, Kolkata' on 16 April 2011, at Moulali Yuva Kendra.[10]
- He was Awarded with 'Barnaparichay Sahitya Samman-2011' for his work on 'Basabhumi Patrika' - 'Khuda Daridro Anahar (Eei Desh Eei Samay) Sankha-2011'. The award ceremony was held on 17 December 2011 at Kolkata Town Hall.[11][12]
- Received Award on behalf of 'Basabhumi Patrika' from 'Prabrajja' Patrika - 'Prabrajja Patrasathi Puraskar-2012' on 27 July 2012.
- He was Awarded by "Kali Kumar Kala Kendra, Berhampore", for his lifetime work in Art and Painting, on 23 December 2013 at Berhampore Grant Hall.[13]
- He was Awarded with "Trinayonne Padak" (on 16 November 2014), Kandi Trinayonee Sahitya Sansad, Kandi, Murshidabad.[14]
- Received Certificate of Honor from Biswabharati, Sreeniketan oi the occasion of "Gramin Kabi O Sahityiek Sammelan" as a poet, in the year of 2014, at Sreeniketan Sikshasatra Manch.
- He was Awarded with "Rahila Sahitya Padak" (on 22 February 2015), by Rahila Sanskriti Sangha, Salar, Murshidabad.[15]
- He was awarded with "Biswanath De Sahitya Puraskar & Padak" by "Sutapa"-a little magazine of Dhanbad, Jharkhand, as the Editor of the Best Little Magazine of the year-2015 on 8 November 2015 at Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
- He has been felicitated by Mr. Promothonath Barui, the editor of 'Sarswat Patrika' a little magazine, published from Rangat, Andaman Islands, on 30 November 2015, at Rangat.
- He has been felicitated by Mr. Anadi Ranjan Biswas, the editor of 'Baakprotima Patrika' a little magazine, published from Port Blair, Andaman Islands, on 1 December 2015, at Port Blair.
Arup Chandra awarded by Honorable Author Hasan Azizul Huq, in presence of Prof. Mazharul Islam Toru, in Bangladesh, December 2015.
Awards from Bangladesh
- He was invited to Bangladesh,[16][17][18] by "Bangladesh Jatiyo Sahityo Parishad, Chapai Nawabgunj Sakha" to attend a literary assembly of the poets and writers of both the countries of India and Bangladesh, during 14 December 2015 to 17 December 2015, and attended many social, cultural, and literary functions & seminars, and also received felicitation from twelve organizations there. As follows -
- "Bangladesh Jatiyo Sahityo Parishad, Dhaka", "Smarak", awarded by Honorable Sirajul Karim, general secretary of the organization.
- "Bangladesh Jatiyo Sahityo Parishad, Chapai Nawabgunj Sakha" Sammana-Smarak, awarded by Honorable Mohit Kumar Dwan and Prof. Saidur Rahaman.
- "Chapai-Nawabgunj Municipality" felicitated him, a "Subhechha - Smarak" was awarded to him by the Mayor.
- Attended an 'International Level Seminar', arranged by "Nawabgunj Govt. College", Bengali Department, received "Subhechha - Smarak" awarded to him by Prof. Mazharul Islam Toru, departmental head, Bangla Department, of the same college.
- Felicitated by "Exim Bank Agricultural University", awarded by Vice Chancellor of the University Honorable Golam Kibria.
- "Chapai-Nawabgunj Mukta-Mahadal (Scout)" felicitated him on their 40th anniversary of foundation, awarded by founder secretary Advocate Md. Mosfiqur Rahaman.
- Felicitated on the opening of the book titled "Vijay", felicitated by Poet, Playwright, Writer and editor Honorable Golam Rabbani Tota.
- "Namosankarbati Uccha Vidyalaya", the Headmaster Mr. Aslam Kabir, felicitated him.
- Awarded by Renowned Author of Bangladesh honorable Hasan Azizul Huq at the function of 'Bangladesh Jatiyo Sahitya Parished' 'Sahitya O Sanskritic Utsav - 2015' at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. [19]
- 'Imperial Polytechnic Institute' and 'Peace International School & College' felicitated and awarded him on his unparalleled contribution in 'Bengali Poetry and Journalism', awarded by the managing director of the said organization Honorable Md. Afsar Ali.
- 'Hriday Multimedia Preparatory School' Chapai-Nawabgunj awarded him.
- He has been certified by honorable Dr. Rejia Sultana, the principal of "Nawabgunj Govt. College" for presenting a paper titled "Biswa Shilpakala o Bangladesh" (The world Arts and Bangladesh) in the 'International Level Seminar' arranged at "Nawabgunj Govt. College" on 16 December 2015.
Arup Chandra at Bangladesh, with other delegates from India
References
- ↑ chandra, arup. "chandra commercial & art institute". ccai. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
- 1 2 Chandra, Arup (2015). Murshidabader Nirbachito Kabi O Kabita. Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India: Basabhumi Prakashan. pp. 1–320. ISBN 978-81-930474-3-9.
- ↑ Chandra, Arup (1998). Sanketlipi (Bengali Shorthand). Berhampore: Basabhumi Prakashan. p. 10.
- ↑ Chandra, Arup (2016). Shilper Byakaran : Bharat O Biswashilpa. Berhampore, Murshidabad, WB: Basabhumi Prakashan. pp. 1 to 232. ISBN 978-81-930474-6-0.
- ↑ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়, অনল আবেদিন ও দেবাশিস. "শারদীয় সাহিত্যেই বাজে আলোর বেণু". anandabazar.com. Retrieved 2016-10-09.
- ↑ Chandra, Arup (2015). Murshidabad Itibritta (1st Part). Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India: Basabhumi Prakashan. pp. 1–176. ISBN 978-81-930474-2-2.
- ↑ Chandra, Arup (2015). Murshidabad Itibritta (2nd Part). Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India: Basabhumi Prakashan. pp. 1–416. ISBN 978-81-930474-5-3.
- ↑ "Dainik-Statesman, 6TH OCTOBER 2016 : readwhere". epaper.thestatesman.com. Retrieved 2016-10-09.
- ↑ Ghose, Abhijit. "Certificates". banglaacademy.in/index.html. Academy of Bengali Poetry. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ↑ Ghosh, Abhijit. "Certificate". banglaacademy.in/index.html. Academy of Bengali Poetry. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ↑ "Basabhumi Patrika receives "Barnaparichay Sahitya Samman 2011"". www.basabhumi.ccaiindia.com. Basabhumi Patrika. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ↑ Basu, Srinjoy (18 December 2011). "Barnaparichay Sahitya Samman 2011". Sambad Pratidin.
- ↑ Dhar, Tapan (4 February 2014). "Baharampur Kalikumar Kala Kendra". Prosad. 47 Year: 91.
- ↑ Chakraborty, Lakshmi Narayan (16 November 2014). "Puraskar Prapokder Jibonpanji". Trinayani Rajat Jayanti Sankha 2014.
- ↑ Chandra, Arup. "A short life sketch". basabhumi.ccaiindia.com. Basabhumi Prakashan. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
- ↑ Kamal Uddin, Muhammad (15 December 2015). "Chapainawabgunj-e Bharitiyo Gobeshokder Sambardhana". Chapai Chitra. 2nd Year (89).
- ↑ Hossain, Hasib (16 December 2015). "Chapainawabgunj-e dui banglar kabi-sahityekder milon mela". Gour Bangla. Chapainawabgunj, Bangladesh. 1st Year (308).
- ↑ Kamal Uddin, Muhammad (18 December 2015). "Chapai Chitro Karjalay Paridarshane Poschimbanger Protinidhi Daal". Chapai Chitro. 2nd Year (91).
- ↑ Islam Toru, Mazharul (15 December 2015). "Sammaniyo Athitibrindo". Swaranika - Sahityo O Sanskritic Utsav 2015 (in Bengali). Chapainawabgunj, Bangladesh: 24.
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