Bibhutibhusan Bandopadhyay

Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay (1894–1950) was a highly acclaimed Bengali novelist and writer, best known for his autobiographical novels "Pather Panchali" (Songs of the Little Road) and its sequel, "Aparajito" (The Unvanquished). Born in Barakpur, Bengal Presidency, his works are largely set in rural Bengal. "Aparajito The Unvanquished" is a continuation of the journey of his protagonist Apu. He was posthumously awarded the Rabindra Puraskar in 1951 for his novel "Ichhamati." His novels inspired Satyajit Ray's iconic Apu Trilogy.