Gangadhar Hansda (born 14 February 1958, Janardanpur village, Kendujhar District, Odisha) is a Santali author known for writing fiction.
Career
Hansda's first book was Lepej Tiril, a book of essays published in 2004.
In 2012, he was awarded Sahitya Akademi for his book Banchaw Akan Goj Hor (Short Stories).
Hansda has worked as a resource person for the Santali language, and played an important role in development of Santali Language in Odisha. His books are suggested in academic syllabus for colleges and universities.
Books
- Lepej Tiril (2004)
- Peter Baale (2005)
- Santal Nagam (2008)
- Ladeya Matkom (2008)
- Daare Umul (2009)
- Banchaw Akan Gojhor (Short Story) (2010)
- Somay Sokda(Novel) (2011)
- Muchad Santal Raj (2012)
- Adibasi Sandi Inj Handi(One act play) (2012)
- Rol Sanes
- Saonhed r Saonta (Criticism) (2012)
- Khondrond Hora Onubad r Puthi Saplaw (2014)
- Lay lakchar (Essays) (2018)
- Chilbindha (One act Play) (2019),
- Posra (Novel) (2021)
- Pilchu Pil (Mythical Verse) (2021)
- Somay Sokla
- Saonhed Teted
Translations
- Turui Man Iral Ghunt (Oriya classic Chhaman Atha Guntha), originally by Fakirmohan Senapati, translated by Gangadhar Hansdah
- Haramba (Oriya classic Dadi Budha) originally Gopinath Mohanty translated by Gangadhar Hansdah First Edition: 2013
Recognition
References