{"id":47075,"date":"2026-02-25T20:53:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=47075"},"modified":"2026-02-25T21:07:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:37:37","slug":"bengali-author-shankar-passes-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Legendary Bengali Author Shankar Passes Away at 92 \u2013 Key Facts for UPSC, SSC &#038; State PSC Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Legendary_Bengali_Author_Shankar_passes_away_at_92_Know_his_real_name_famous_novels_like_Chowringhee_Sahitya_Akademi_Award_details_and_important_exam_facts_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_and_State_PSC_exams\" >Legendary Bengali Author Shankar passes away at 92. Know his real name, famous novels like Chowringhee, Sahitya Akademi Award details, and important exam facts for UPSC, SSC, Banking and State PSC exams.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Legendary_Bengali_Author_Shankar_Passes_Away_at_92_Leaves_Behind_Timeless_Literary_Legacy\" >Legendary Bengali Author Shankar Passes Away at 92, Leaves Behind Timeless Literary Legacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Life_and_Literary_Journey_of_Shankar\" >Life and Literary Journey of Shankar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Influence_on_Indian_Cinema_and_Culture\" >Influence on Indian Cinema and Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Awards_and_Global_Reach\" >Awards and Global Reach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Legacy_and_Enduring_Contribution\" >Legacy and Enduring Contribution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Competitive_Exams\" >Why This News Is Important for Competitive Exams<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Significance_for_Exam_Aspirants\" >Significance for Exam Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Contribution_to_Literature_and_Society\" >Contribution to Literature and Society<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Relevance_in_General_Studies_and_GK\" >Relevance in General Studies and GK<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Historical_Context_Shankars_Literary_Era_and_Legacy\" >Historical Context: Shankar\u2019s Literary Era and Legacy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Bengali_Literature_and_Post-Independence_Writing\" >Bengali Literature and Post-Independence Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Rise_of_Urban_Realism\" >Rise of Urban Realism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Literature_and_Cinema_Collaboration\" >Literature and Cinema Collaboration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CLegendary_Bengali_Author_Shankar_Passes_Away_at_92%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cLegendary Bengali Author Shankar Passes Away at 92\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#FAQs_for_Competitive_Exams\" >FAQs for Competitive Exams<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#1_Who_was_Shankar_in_Bengali_literature\" >1. Who was Shankar in Bengali literature?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#2_At_what_age_did_Shankar_pass_away\" >2. At what age did Shankar pass away?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#3_Which_is_Shankars_most_famous_novel\" >3. Which is Shankar\u2019s most famous novel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#4_Which_films_were_adapted_from_his_novels\" >4. Which films were adapted from his novels?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#5_Which_prestigious_award_did_Shankar_receive_in_2021\" >5. Which prestigious award did Shankar receive in 2021?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#6_Why_is_this_news_important_for_competitive_exams\" >6. Why is this news important for competitive exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#7_What_themes_dominated_Shankars_writings\" >7. What themes dominated Shankar\u2019s writings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#8_In_which_state_was_Shankar_primarily_associated\" >8. In which state was Shankar primarily associated?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bengali-author-shankar-passes-away\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legendary_Bengali_Author_Shankar_passes_away_at_92_Know_his_real_name_famous_novels_like_Chowringhee_Sahitya_Akademi_Award_details_and_important_exam_facts_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_and_State_PSC_exams\"><\/span>Legendary Bengali Author Shankar passes away at 92. Know his real name, famous novels like Chowringhee, Sahitya Akademi Award details, and important exam facts for UPSC, SSC, Banking and State PSC exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legendary_Bengali_Author_Shankar_Passes_Away_at_92_Leaves_Behind_Timeless_Literary_Legacy\"><\/span><strong>Legendary Bengali Author Shankar Passes Away at 92, Leaves Behind Timeless Literary Legacy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renowned Bengali author <strong>Moni Shankar Mukhopadhyay<\/strong>, popularly known as <strong>Shankar<\/strong>, passed away at the age of <strong>92<\/strong> in Kolkata after prolonged illness. His demise marks the end of an era in Indian and Bengali literature, leaving behind a body of work that explored human values, moral dilemmas, societal change and the intricacies of urban life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_and_Literary_Journey_of_Shankar\"><\/span><strong>Life and Literary Journey of Shankar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shankar was born into a middle-class family in <strong>Howrah<\/strong>, West Bengal, and faced hardships early in life after losing his father. Despite financial challenges, he pursued higher education and began his writing career with a strong passion for storytelling. During his lifetime, he authored nearly <strong>100 novels and short stories<\/strong>, many of which became celebrated classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His breakthrough novel <em>Chowringhee<\/em> not only became a bestseller in Bengali literature but also gained phenomenal popularity as it was adapted into a successful film. Other notable works include <em>Simabadhya<\/em> and <em>Jana Aranya<\/em>, which portrayed the subtle tensions of corporate life, ambition, and ethical conflicts in post-independence Indian cities. These books were later adapted into acclaimed films by legendary filmmaker <strong>Satyajit Ray<\/strong>, forming parts of Ray\u2019s distinguished Calcutta Trilogy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Influence_on_Indian_Cinema_and_Culture\"><\/span><strong>Influence on Indian Cinema and Culture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shankar\u2019s narratives were rich with realism and vivid characterisation. His writing captured the aspirations, struggles, and vulnerabilities of ordinary people navigating a rapidly changing society. His powerful storytelling transcended literary boundaries, making a lasting impact on Indian cinema. Ray\u2019s adaptations of <em>Seemabaddha<\/em> and <em>Jana Aranya<\/em> elevated both Shankar\u2019s reputation and Indian parallel cinema on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other directors also adapted his works into films across genres, showcasing his versatility as a writer whose insights extended beyond literature into mainstream culture. Through these cinematic journeys, his portrayal of societal and moral conflicts reached an even wider audience, helping bridge the gap between literary art and visual storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Awards_and_Global_Reach\"><\/span><strong>Awards and Global Reach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shankar was honoured with prestigious recognitions during his lifetime, including the <strong>Sahitya Akademi Award<\/strong> in 2021 for his autobiographical work <em>Eka Eka Ekashi<\/em>. His works have been translated into several languages such as English, Hindi, French, Spanish and more, introducing his compelling narratives to readers beyond regional boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Political leaders, literary critics, and admirers across the country condoled his death. West Bengal Chief Minister <strong>Mamata Banerjee<\/strong> described his passing as an \u201cirreparable loss\u201d to the cultural and literary world, highlighting how Shankar\u2019s books shaped the sensibilities of generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legacy_and_Enduring_Contribution\"><\/span><strong>Legacy and Enduring Contribution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shankar\u2019s legacy lies in his ability to create stories that were rooted in real life yet universal in appeal. He was not only a chronicler of everyday life but also a voice for the aspirations, struggles, and emotional dilemmas of ordinary people. His literary tribute will continue to inspire writers, filmmakers, readers and students of literature for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"Bengali-Author-Shankar-Passes-Away\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Bengali Author Shankar Passes Away\" style=\"width:584px;height:auto\" title=\"Bengali Author Shankar Passes Away\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bengali Author Shankar Passes Away<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span><strong>Why This News Is Important for Competitive Exams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span><strong>Significance for Exam Aspirants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The passing away of Shankar is an important cultural event covered under <strong>national current affairs<\/strong> relevant for UPSC, SSC CGL, Bank, Railway, Teaching and other competitive exams. Obituaries of eminent personalities often form part of General Awareness and Static GK sections in various government exams. Recognising the contributions of literary figures helps candidates build a robust understanding of India\u2019s cultural history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contribution_to_Literature_and_Society\"><\/span><strong>Contribution to Literature and Society<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shankar\u2019s works are examples of how literature reflects societal transformation, moral questioning, and human psychology. His influence on Indian culture, especially through cinema adaptations by Satyajit Ray, is significant in understanding India\u2019s socio-cultural evolution after independence. His award-winning writing exemplifies the importance of literary contributions in shaping national identity and intellectual discourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_in_General_Studies_and_GK\"><\/span><strong>Relevance in General Studies and GK<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For exams like UPSC, SSC, RRB, and Police Exams, knowledge of important literary personalities\u2014and their contributions\u2014is a recurrent topic in general awareness sections. Understanding Shankar\u2019s life, his major works, their adaptations, and recognition by national institutions like <strong>Sahitya Akademi<\/strong> can help candidates answer questions in competitive exams more confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Shankars_Literary_Era_and_Legacy\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context: Shankar\u2019s Literary Era and Legacy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bengali_Literature_and_Post-Independence_Writing\"><\/span><strong>Bengali Literature and Post-Independence Writing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bengali literature has historically been one of the richest and most influential in India, with giants like <strong>Rabindranath Tagore<\/strong>, <strong>Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay<\/strong>, and <strong>Bankim Chandra Chatterjee<\/strong> shaping its foundations. Shankar\u2019s work continued this legacy into the modern era by exploring complex urban themes and social dynamics in post-Independence India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rise_of_Urban_Realism\"><\/span><strong>Rise of Urban Realism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the mid-20th century, Indian writers began focusing on <strong>realism<\/strong>\u2014depicting everyday life, struggle, and moral dilemmas faced by common people. Shankar was a pioneering voice in this wave, especially in Bengali literature, where he depicted the rapid urbanisation of cities like Kolkata and the resulting cultural shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Literature_and_Cinema_Collaboration\"><\/span><strong>Literature and Cinema Collaboration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shankar\u2019s impact coincided with notable collaborations between literature and cinema in India. Filmmakers like <strong>Satyajit Ray<\/strong> drew from literary narratives to create cinematic masterpieces that brought Indian stories to global audiences. This period marked a surge in socially conscious cinema rooted in literary excellence, shaping the cultural consciousness of the era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CLegendary_Bengali_Author_Shankar_Passes_Away_at_92%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from \u201cLegendary Bengali Author Shankar Passes Away at 92\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Shankar (Moni Shankar Mukhopadhyay), eminent Bengali author, passed away at age 92.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>He authored nearly 100 novels and short stories capturing socio-economic life.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>His novels <em>Chowringhee<\/em>, <em>Seemabadhya<\/em>, and <em>Jana Aranya<\/em> were adapted into acclaimed films.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2021 for his literary contribution.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>His death was widely mourned as an irreplaceable loss to Indian literature.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bengali Author Shankar Passes Away<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_for_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span><strong>FAQs for Competitive Exams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_was_Shankar_in_Bengali_literature\"><\/span><strong>1. Who was Shankar in Bengali literature?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shankar, whose real name was Moni Shankar Mukhopadhyay, was a celebrated Bengali novelist known for portraying urban middle-class life, corporate ethics, and social transformation in post-independence India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_At_what_age_did_Shankar_pass_away\"><\/span><strong>2. At what age did Shankar pass away?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He passed away at the age of 92 in Kolkata after prolonged illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Which_is_Shankars_most_famous_novel\"><\/span><strong>3. Which is Shankar\u2019s most famous novel?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His most famous novel is Chowringhee, which became highly popular and was later adapted into a successful film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_films_were_adapted_from_his_novels\"><\/span><strong>4. Which films were adapted from his novels?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His novels Seemabaddha and Jana Aranya were adapted into films by Satyajit Ray as part of the Calcutta Trilogy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_prestigious_award_did_Shankar_receive_in_2021\"><\/span><strong>5. Which prestigious award did Shankar receive in 2021?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2021 for his autobiographical work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Why_is_this_news_important_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span><strong>6. Why is this news important for competitive exams?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obituaries of prominent personalities are frequently asked in General Awareness sections of exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, State PSC, and Defence exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_themes_dominated_Shankars_writings\"><\/span><strong>7. What themes dominated Shankar\u2019s writings?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His writings focused on urban life, ethical dilemmas, middle-class struggles, corporate culture, ambition, and moral conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_In_which_state_was_Shankar_primarily_associated\"><\/span><strong>8. 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