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Discovering Rabindranath Tagore: From Bengali Poems to Nobel Prize Works

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  Rabindranath Tagore works represent one of the most profound literary legacies in world history. As the first non European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, Tagore certainly broke cultural barriers while establishing himself as a literary giant. When we explore his collection of writings, we discover an astonishing creative output—over 2,000 songs (known as Rabindra Sangeet), more than 100 books of poetry, 50 dramas, and 40 works of fiction. The biography of Rabindranath Tagore reveals a multifaceted individual whose influence extended far beyond his writings. Born on May 7, 1861, in Calcutta, India, his literary journey began in childhood and flourished throughout his 80 years of life. Despite having only brief formal education in England, Tagore produced masterpieces like Gitanjali, Ghare-Baire, and India's national anthem Jana Gana Mana. Furthermore, his founding of an experimental school at Shantiniketan in 1901, which later evolved into Visva-Bharati Unive...

Mithun Chakraborty – Biography

Here is a biography of Mithun Chakraborty , the legendary Indian actor and cultural icon: Mithun Chakraborty – Biography Full Name: Gourang Chakraborty Stage Name: Mithun Chakraborty Nickname: Mithun Da Date of Birth: June 16, 1950 Place of Birth: Barisal, East Pakistan (now in Bangladesh) Nationality: Indian Profession: Actor, Politician, Entrepreneur, Social Worker Political Affiliation: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Early Life and Education Mithun Chakraborty was born in Barisal, now in Bangladesh, and later moved to Kolkata, India. He studied at the Scottish Church College in Kolkata, earning a degree in Chemistry. He later attended the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune , which laid the foundation for his career in films. Film Career Mithun made his acting debut with the critically acclaimed film "Mrigayaa" (1976) directed by Mrinal Sen. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for this debut role. He rose to nationwide fa...