Medini Mohan Choudhury (31 March 1928 – 13 February 2003[1]), known by his pen name as Medini Choudhury, was a Sarania novelist, short story writer, columnist, critic and a retired civil services officer. He wrote thirty books in Assamese language and two books in English, including Ananya Prantor, a novel which is recognized one of the prominent writings in Assamese literature.

Medini Choudhury
Born(1928-03-31)March 31, 1928
Goreswar, Assam, India
DiedFebruary 13, 2003(2003-02-13) (aged 74)
Chennai, India
Occupation
  • Novelist
  • Short story writer
  • Columnist
  • Critic
  • Civil services officer
LanguageAssamese, English
Alma materCotton University
SubjectSocial, Culture, Literature
Years active1975–2003
Notable awardsFull list
Children7

He also worked at literary magazines and newspapers such as Asomiya, a weekly newspaper, Dainik Santidoot and Samakaal. He worked as an editor for Sutradhar magazine, and primarily used to wrote stort stories, columns and essays for newspapers and magazines.[2]

Biography

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He was born on 31 March 1928 in Goreswar town of Kamrup district, Assam in a Sarania Kachari family.[3] He graduated in 1949 from the Cotton College (now Cotton University).[2] He had three daughters and four sons.[4] Prior to joining civil services, he worked as a journalist. Later in 1956, he left journalism and started working as a government officer due to personal financial crisis. He also wrote a book titled Luit, Barak aru Islam that covers contribution of the Muslims to the Assam Movement.[5]

Publications

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Key
Remarks denote a short description of the work where available.
# Title Year Type/Credited as Remarks Ref.
1 Anonyo Prantor (Unique Peripheries) 1975 Novel It was the first novel he wrote[6] [7]
2 Banduka Behar 1976[8] Novel
3 Taat Nodi Nachil (No River There) Novel
4 Pherengadao Novel
5 Aranya Aadim (Forests Primitive) Novel
6 Bipanna Samay (Endangered Hours) Novel The novel was awarded Sahitya Akademi Award in 1999
7 Ferengadao Book [5]
8 Mahapurush Madhavdev Novel
9 Jadugharar Kirtimukh Novel
10 Nibandhita Anubhav Novel
11 Luit, Barak aru Islam Book Covers contribution to the Muslims to the Assam Agitation
12 Yangjoo Nadir Paar Novel
13 Kholakotir Taal Book [1]
14 Bipanna Xamay Book
15 Bodo Dimasa of Assam Book
16 Tribes of Assam Plains Book
17 Making a Leader Book
18 Xihote Kewal Short story

Awards and accordion

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Year Nominated work Award Category Result Ref.
1997 In recognition of his contribution to the Assam literature Publication Board Assam Literary Award Literature Won [1]
1999 Bipponna Samay Sahitya Akademi Award Literature [9]
2002 A state level award by the Government of Assam Culture [10]

Death

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Choudhury was suffering from medical complications, and was admitted to a hospital for medical treatment. He was later admitted to a medical college in Chennai[2] where he died of myocardial infarction on 13 February 2003.[11] He was cremated at Nabagraha crematorium in Assam.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Dreams of a writer unfulfilled - Literary world, family pay tribute to Medini Choudhury". www.telegraphindia.com.
  2. ^ a b c d "An era ends with Medini". www.telegraphindia.com.
  3. ^ "Dreams of a writer unfulfilled - Literary world, family pay tribute to Medini Choudhury". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Medini Mohan Choudhury no more". Zee News. 13 February 2003.
  5. ^ a b "Blithe spirit lives on". www.telegraphindia.com.
  6. ^ Rajan, P. K. (9 September 1989). The Growth of the Novel in India, 1950-1980. Abhinav Publications. ISBN 9788170172598 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ "Museindia". www.museindia.com.
  8. ^ "Syed Abdul Malik's Readers Have Trapped His Intellectual Vision Within His Religious Identity". The Wire.
  9. ^ "..:: SAHITYA : Akademi Awards ::."
  10. ^ "Scholarships and Awards | Department of Cultural Affairs | Government Of Assam, India". culturalaffairs.assam.gov.in.
  11. ^ "Noted litterateur Medini Mohan Choudhury passes away". Hindustan Times. 13 February 2003.