Several of his novels have been adapted for the screen including the Ritwik Ghatak-directed Meghe Dhaka Tara[1] and the Shakti Samanta-directed Amanush.

Shaktipada Rajguru was born on 1 February 1922 in Gopebandi, Bankura District, in what is now West Bengal, India.

[3] He received his bachelor's degree from Surendranath College under the University of Calcutta.

[4] He began writing in 1945 with his first novel, Dinguli Mor, which revolved around the sensitive topic of the plight of refugees.

He was fond of describing nature in great detail and in portraying strong central characters in these locations.