Tridib Kumar Chatterjee

Tridib Kumar Chatterjee

About

Tridib Kumar Chatterjee is a leading figure in Indian publishing and the Bengali literary and cultural sphere. As President of the iconic International Kolkata Book Fair, an acclaimed author, and a cultural advocate, he champions books, language, and heritage. He heads the renowned publishing house Patra Bharati and serves as Chief Editor of Kishore Bharati magazine — making him central to India’s book fair ecosystem and literary movement.

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Awards

1990
Amrita Kamal Puraskar
Awarded for exceptional contributions to Bengali children’s literature, notably for his early novel ‘Haat’.
2007
President of India’s Award
Honored by the President of India for significant achievements in children’s and juvenile literature.
2015
Atulya Smriti Samman
Conferred for lifetime contributions and enrichment of Bengali literature and publishing.
2017
Rotary Banga Ratna Award
Awarded by Rotary International for distinguished service to Bengali literature and cultural heritage.
2023
Vidyasagar Smriti Puraskar
Prestigious literary honor by the Government of West Bengal recognizing his extensive cultural and literary impact.
2025
Bal Sahitya Akademi Award
Awarded for his book Ekhono Gaye Kanta Daye, recognizing outstanding contribution to children’s literature.

Videos

The Storyteller

The Storyteller

Time Traveller

Time Traveller

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