Global InformationKhirer Putul information
 Queen and monkey | |
| Author | Abanindranath Tagore |
|---|---|
| Language | Bengali |
| Subject | Children's Literature |
| Published | 1896 |
| Publication place | India |
Khirer Putul (lit. 'Doll of Kheer') is a children's fantasy novel written by Abanindranath Tagore in 1896.[1][2] Khirer Putul is considered a masterpiece[3] and landmark by writers in Bengali language children's literature.[4] Khirer Putul is a simple and touching tale about the sugar doll, the fate of Duorani and a tricky and extraordinary monkey.[5] Aadi Brahmosamaj press first published this book. Later on, it was translated into other languages.[6][page needed] The story was adapted into a film of the same name by Indian writer and director Purnendu Pattrea in 1976.[7] Khirer Putul, an Indian television soap opera based on the novel aired on Zee Bangla in 2020.[8]
It was also adapted into a play by the Indian theatre group Nandikar in 2017, with Anindita Chakraborty as its director.[9]
- ^ Children's literature of Bengal. Academy for Documentation & Research on Children's Literature, 1978. 1978.
- ^ Khirer Putul(with Cd). Ananda Publishers Pvt. Limited. ISBN 9788177564990.
- ^ The Modern Review, Volumes 91-92. Prabasi Press Private, Limited. 1952.
- ^ Khirer Putul(Bangla): Bengali eBook, Children Classic. Pathok Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 30 July 2014. ISBN 9788192979809.
- ^ Tagore, Abanindranath. "Khirer Putul". The Pitara. Archived from the original on 26 April 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- ^ ঠাকুর, অবনীন্দ্রনাথ (August 2014). ক্ষীরের পুতুল / Khirer Putul (Bengali): Bengali Children's classic storie. editionNEXT.com.
- ^ Indian Cinema. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 1979. p. 66.
- ^ "Khirer Putul". ZEE5.
- ^ "National Theatre Festival 2017". nandikar.net. 16 December 2017.