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Shakti Chattopadhyay is an iconic figure in Bengali literature, celebrated for his profound and evocative poetry.

Birth and Early Life:
- Born: November 25, 1933, in Baharu, South 24 Parganas.
- Lost his father early in life, growing up under the care of his maternal grandfather in Baharu and maternal uncles in Bagbazar, Kolkata.
Education:
- Schools: Baharu High School and Maharaja Kashiim Bazaar School.
- College: Presidency College, Kolkata.
- Briefly pursued Comparative Literature at Jadavpur University but did not complete his studies.
Literary Journey:
- Debuted in the literary world with his poem Jam in the magazine Kobita, edited by Buddhadeb Basu, in 1956.
- Closely associated with Krittibas, a seminal poetry magazine that shaped modern Bengali poetry.
- Shakti stirred the literary world by publishing Kobita Saptahiki, a poetry weekly, which garnered immense attention and admiration.
Published Works:
- Authored and edited over a hundred poetry and prose collections.
- Numerous works remain scattered across various magazines and journals.
Awards and Recognition:
- Ananda Puraskar
- Sahitya Akademi Award
- Gangadhar Meher Award from Sambalpur University
- Posthumously honored with the Rabindra Puraskar.
Career:
- Worked as a journalist with Anandabazar Patrika.
- Served as a guest professor teaching creative writing at Visva-Bharati University.
Passing:
- Sudden demise due to a heart attack on March 23, 1995, in Santiniketan.