Well-known writer Buddhadeb Guha passes away at 85

Renowned Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha passed away due to post covid- compilation on Saturday night at a private hospital in Kolkata.  He was 85 years old.

Mr. Guha, died of post-covid complications at a private hospital here on Saturday at 11:25 pm at a

He died after a massive cardiac arrest, his family said.

He was the  author of many notable works such as `Madhukari’ (Honey Gatherer)

The writer, whose works of fiction reflected his closeness to nature and forests of eastern India, was suffering from post-Covid complications and had been hospitalised earlier this month after complaining of breathlessness and urinary infection, his family said.

Guha was predeceased by wife, eminent Rabindra Sangeet exponent Ritu Guha in 2011 and left behind two daughters.