Rāmachandra Mishra (1 June 1915–6 November 1995), better known by his pen name Faturananda, was an Indian humorist and satirical writer in Odia. He was the founder of the Sarasa Sāhitya Samiti, a literary organisation. Mishra established "Kāntakabi Award" in the name of Laxmikanta Mohapatra. His early life was spent in struggling which is the core part of his autobiography Mo phutā dangāra kāhāni. Mishra preferred "Faturānanda" as a pen name in all his writings. Some of his popular writings include Nākatā Chitrakar (1953), Sāhi Mahābharat. His satirical writings in Odia were based on political reality and prevailing cynicism.
Early life Mishra was born on 1 June 1915 in Cuttack, Odisha to Bidyādhar Mishra and Subhadrā Mishra.
Literary career Faturānanda is well known for his distinctly unique and original style of writing. He uses simple and colloquial language with a natural flow. Underlying theme in all his works is social issues addressed either directly or indirectly.
According to Faturānanda “Stories I wrote initially were of tragic nature. After publication of “Dagaro” from Cuttack I started noticing the comic and humorous stories in it. Those were more or less of the same plot. For example, romance between a college boy and a college girl. Both decide to get married, but face some obstacle just before it. Finally the end of their romance. After seeing the same situation in all these published stories, I said – can’t there be any humor without these college boys and college girls. I made up my mind then and there not to ever include romance in my humor and satire. I have followed this principle ever since."
Awards and recognitions Orissā Sāhitya Academy Saralā Puraskār, Bhubaneswar Jadumani Sāhitya Sansada, Nayāgada Rādhānātha Pāthāgara, Sora, Bāleswar Saralā Sāhitya Sansada, Cuttack Utkal Pāthaka Sansada, Cuttack Nāgarika Sambardhanā, Rourkela
Bibliography Autobiography Mo Phutā Dangāra Kāhāni, 1989
Novel Nākatā Chitrakar, 1953
Lyrical poem Sāhi Mahābhārata, 1987
Story collections Heresā, 1959 Sāhitya Chāsa, 1959 Bidushaka, 1963 Mangalabāria Sāhitya Sansada, 1963 Hasakurā, 1972 Bruhat Bhānda, 1977 Amruta Behiā, 1977 Vote, 1980 Gamāt, 1982 Nidābehel, 1982 Sāhitya Beushana, 1983 Nabajiā, 1983 Thatalibāj, 1983 Sāhitya Bachābachi, 1983 Maskarā, 1984 Tāhuliā 1985 Tāpuriā, 1986 Muchukundiā, 1990 Khilikhiliā, 1993 Odishāra Spin Bowler, 1994
Poetry Nilathā Kabi, 1955
Play Kalikati Chenka, 1984
Children's literature Ajagabi Sikāra Nālura Chandra Yātra, 1991
Translations Ādarsha Hindu Hotel, 1977 - By Bibhutibhushana Chattopādyāya Bhāratara Shrestha Hāsyagalpa, 1980 - By Mujtabā Hossein
Other Famālochanā, 1987 Faturānandanka Dusprāpya Rachanā, 1999
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