Shukhalata Rao (1886–1969) was an Indian social worker, artist and children's book author. Born in Calcutta in the Bengal province of British India, she was the daughter of Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, and sister of Sukumar Ray. She studied in Bethune College, and obtained a bachelor's degree.
Sukhalata Rao | |
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| Born | 23 October 1886 |
| Died | 9 July 1969 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bethune College Visva-Bharati University |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, illustrator |
| Notable work | Behula, Nije Pora |
| Movement | Bengal School of Art |
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| Awards | Kaiser-e-Hind in 1956 for her book Nije Pora |
She married Dr. Jayanta Rao from Cuttack. After moving to Cuttack, Shukhalata founded the Shishu-o-Matri Mangal Kendro ('Centre for the Welfare of Children and Mothers'). She also established the Orissa Nari Seva Sangha.[1]
Writings
Shukhalata was the editor of Alok, a newspaper.[1] Her writings include children's stories, and fairy tales. Her books include:
- Galpa-ar-Galpa
- Galper Boi (1912)
- Aro Galpa (1916)
- Khoka Elo Beriye (1916)
- Natun Para (1922)
- Shonar Mayur
- Natun Chhora (1952)
- Bideshi Chora (1962)
- Nanan Desher Rupkatha
- Pather Alo
- Aesoper Golpo
- Living Lights
- Nije Pora
- Behula
Bengali Play
- Atar Muchir Goppo
Awards
Shukhalata Rao was given the Kaiser-e-Hind award by the Government of India in 1956 for her book Nije Pora.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Sarker, Sushanta (2012). "Rao, Shukhalata". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.