Rabisankar Bal (1962–2017), an esteemed Indian writer in the Bengali language, resided in Kolkata and pursued a career in journalism.
He achieved distinction through the publication of over twenty literary works spanning various genres, encompassing novels, short stories, poetry, and essays.
Renowned for his notable contributions, particularly exemplified in works such as "Dozakhnama" (Conversations in Hell) and "Aynajibon" (A Mirrored Life), both skillfully translated into English by Arunava Sinha, Bal is acknowledged as a significant luminary in contemporary Bengali literature.
[3] Notably, Bal received the Sutapa Roy Chowdhury Memorial Prize from the West Bengal government for his novel "The Biography of Midnight.
"[4] Regrettably, at the age of 55, after a brief illness, Rabisankar Bal succumbed to his maladies at B. R. Singh Hospital in Kolkata, marking the conclusion of a prolific literary career.