[3] He was a valuable contributor to the massive change that began in Bengali novels and stories in the 1970s.
[4] Anil's first novel, 'Nunbari' (1989), was a story of the recovery of a neglected girl from the Noonmara community, which is intertwined with the life of Malangi society.
During the winter season, the local tribal people go to the Durbogara river to search for gold which is their livelihood.
[4] ‘Nil dukhyer chobi’ (2001) is the first Bengali novel written about the life of the Kakmara community.
[4] Anil Gharai's most notable work, and a memorable achievement in Bengali novels, is 'Ananta Draghima' (2009).