¨     The renowned literary figure Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay, known to the literary world as Shankar, passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 93.

¨     His passing marks the end of not just a writer, but a vibrant era, a moving history, and an entire world filled with emotions.
¨     West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her deep condolences, saying Shankar's death is an irreparable loss to Bengal's cultural and intellectual tradition.
Manishanker Mukhopadhyay: Bengal's Literary Giant
¨     Shankar was born in Howrah into a middle-class family.
¨     In his long literary career, he wrote nearly 100 novels and short stories.
¨     His works vividly captured the social and economic changes of post-independence urban India.
¨     His death leaves a deep void in Bengal's cultural world.
¨     Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described him as an “irreparable loss” for his impressive contribution to literature and society.