Eken Babu writer Sujan Dasgupta found dead in his flat, Kolkata police initiate probe

Sujan Dasgupta, best known for creating Eken Babu, died in Kolkata. He was discovered dead in his apartment in Kolkata's Survey Park neighbourhood.

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Sujan Dasgupta, the author of Eken Babu, died unexpectedly this morning, leaving his readers and the entertainment industry in shock. Sujan’s body was found in his apartment in the bypass region of Kolkata this morning. According to multiple reports, he was discovered dead at his home by his staff.

He was said to be alone at his apartment as his wife reportedly had gone to Shantiniketan.

The death is currently being investigated by Kolkata's Survey Park Police. An autopsy has been requested for his body. Fans have been mourning the death of the late Bengali writer Sujan Dasgupta since the news broke. After learning of Sujan's death, Anirban Chakrabarti, who played Eken Babu in Sujan's web series, issued a statement to the media.


He stated that he truly does not know what to say about this and is at a loss for words. He said Sujan Dasgupta is someone to whom he owes a great deal.

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Sujan Da, who possessed a great deal of talent and wit, frequently cracked a joke about how he had imagined Eken Babu to appear differently on screen but that ever since he had played the part, that's how he visualises Eken Babu now. This statement, like Sujan Da, will live on in his heart forever. He said that he will miss him.

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Sujan lived in the United States and was in town for the launch of Hoichoi's Eken Babu Ebar Kolkatay. He was last seen at a press conference with Anirban and the director Joydeep Mukherjee.

Eken Babu is a popular detective series for people of all ages. It revolves around Ekendra Sen, an eccentric and quirky detective, who reluctantly solves his cases.

FAQs:

  1. Who is Sujan Dasgupta?
    Sujan Dasgupta, best known for creating Eken Babu, is a writer.
  2. When Sujan Dasgupta died?
    Sujan Dasgupta was found dead in his flat in Kolkata on January 18, 2023.
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