Shukhalata Rao (1886–1969) was an Indian social worker, artist and children's book author. Born in Calcutta in the Bengal province of British India, she was the daughter of Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, and sister of Sukumar Ray. She studied in Bethune College, and obtained a bachelor's degree.

Sukhalata Rao
Born(1886-10-23)23 October 1886
Calcutta, Bengal, British India
Died9 July 1969(1969-07-09) (aged 82)
Cuttack, Odisha, India
NationalityIndian
EducationBethune College
Visva-Bharati University
Occupation(s)Writer, illustrator
Notable workBehula, Nije Pora
MovementBengal School of Art
Parent
Relatives
AwardsKaiser-e-Hind in 1956 for her book Nije Pora

She married Dr. Jayanta Rao from Cuttack. After moving to Cuttack, Shukhalata founded the Shishu-o-Matri Mangal Kendro ('Centre for the Welfare of Children and Mothers'). She also established the Orissa Nari Seva Sangha.[1]

Writings

Shukhalata was the editor of Alok, a newspaper.[1] Her writings include children's stories, and fairy tales. Her books include:

Bengali Play

Awards

Shukhalata Rao was given the Kaiser-e-Hind award by the Government of India in 1956 for her book Nije Pora.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Sarker, Sushanta (2012). "Rao, Shukhalata". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
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