Mohit Chattopadhyay

Personal information

Known for: Writing
Known credits: 8
Gender: Male
Born: June 1, 1934
Died: April 12, 2012
Place of birth: Barisal, East Pakistan [now in Barishal, Bangladesh]
Also known as: Mohit Chatterjeeমোহিত চট্টোপাধ্যায়Mohit Chattopadhyaya

Biography

**Mohit Chattopadhyay (1934–2012)** was an acclaimed Bengali playwright, poet and screenwriter, best known for his pioneering contribution to experimental Bengali theatre. He wrote over 100 plays and also collaborated with filmmaker **Mrinal Sen** on films such as *Mrigayaa* and *Genesis*. He received the **Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Playwriting in 1991**.