Kalidas Roy (1889–1975) was a Bengali poet. Roy was a teacher and had a significant way of writing. He was born in Bardhaman and was a descendant of the great Vaishnava poet, Lochandas. His father was Jogendranath Roy. He wrote in both Arabic and Persian.
He was one of the greatest poets of the Tagore era of Bengali literature. His poetry was specially influenced by Vaishnava thoughts. He wrote 19 books of verses. His famous poems include Chhatradhara (The Stream of Students), which describes a teacher's appreciation of his interaction with students, and Triratna (The Three Jewels). In addition to poetry, he also translated Sanskrit works and made critical review of books.
In Kolkata he used to live in a house near Tollygunge, which he christened as "Sandhyar Kulai"(Evening Abode). He breathed his last on 25 October 1975.
Career:
He earned his first degree from the Berhampore College, then affiliated with the University of Calcutta. Later he studied for his MA examinations in philosophy from the Scottish Church College. During his teaching career, Roy taught in various institutions like Barisha High School (24 Parganas, near Kolkata) and Mitra Institution, Bhowanipore Branch, Kolkata, where he served as the Headmaster.He was one of the greatest poets of the Tagore era of Bengali literature. His poetry was specially influenced by Vaishnava thoughts. He wrote 19 books of verses. His famous poems include Chhatradhara (The Stream of Students), which describes a teacher's appreciation of his interaction with students, and Triratna (The Three Jewels). In addition to poetry, he also translated Sanskrit works and made critical review of books.
In Kolkata he used to live in a house near Tollygunge, which he christened as "Sandhyar Kulai"(Evening Abode). He breathed his last on 25 October 1975.
Bibliography:
A few of his books of poetry are:- Parnaput
- Ritu Mangal
- Kisholoy
- Brojobenu
- Bolkali
- Lajanjali
- Ballari
- Aharan
- Aharani
Awards:
- Kavishekhar (The Chief/Topmost Poet, 1920), awarded by Bangiya Sahita Parishad, Rangpur
- Jagattarini Swarna Padak (Gold Medal, 1953), from the University of Calcutta
- Sarojini Swarna Padak (Gold Medal), from the University of Calcutta
- Ananda Purashkar (1963) awarded by Anandabazar Group
- Rabindra Purashkar (1968), awarded by for his poetry called "Purnahuti"
- Deshikottam (1970), awarded by the Visva Bharati University
- Hony. D.Litt. (1972) from the Rabindra Bharati University
- Hony. D.Litt. (1976, posthumous) from the University of Burdwan