Sunil Gangopadhyay
Award-winning and bestselling Bengali poet and author (1934-2012)
1934 — 2012
Quick Facts
Profession
Award-winning and bestselling Bengali poet and author (1934-2012)
Born
September 7, 1934
Died
2012 (age ~78)
Name Origin
Indian
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, poet
Dominion of IndiaBorn in Faridpur DistrictDied in Kolkata
1934
Born in Faridpur District (1934-09-07)
1972
AwardAnanda Puraskar
1985
AwardSahitya Akademi Award
2004
AwardSaraswati Samman
2012
Died in Kolkata
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sunil Gangopadhyay?+
Sunil Gangopadhyay is Award-winning and bestselling Bengali poet and author (1934-2012). Born in 1934.
What does the name Sunil mean?+
The name Sunil means "A male given name from Sanskrit.. Etymology: From very black or blue, dark; ultimately from सु + नील.". It is of Indian origin.
When was Sunil Gangopadhyay born?+
Sunil Gangopadhyay was born on September 7, 1934.
When did Sunil Gangopadhyay die?+
Sunil Gangopadhyay died in 2012, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Sanskrit.. Etymology: From very black or blue, dark; ultimately from सु + नील.
The name Sunil is of Indian origin, meaning "A male given name from Sanskrit.. Etymology: From very black or blue, dark; ultimately from सु + नील.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Sunil
Sunil — September 7, 1934
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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