Shukhalata Rao
Indian social worker, artist and children's book author
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.
- Upendra Kishore Ray (father)
- Sukumar Ray (brother)
- Satyajit Ray (nephew)
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
- ^ a b c Sarker, Sushanta (2012). "Rao, Shukhalata". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
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Ray family
- Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury
- Hemendra Mohan Bose#
- Sukumar Ray
- Shukhalata Rao
- Nitin Bose
- Malati Ghoshal
- Leela Majumdar
# These persons were married into the family.
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