Biography

Sukumar Ruj was born on August 19, 1963 in Katwa, West Bengal. He graduated in Physics and is a Government Officer by profession. His notable literary works include 'Machine-age dot com', 'Karkatkranti', 'Meghbilas', and 'Bishadbilas'. He has authored collections of short stories, novels, sci-fi works, and has also written in English. His stories have been translated into English, Assamese, and Oriya, earning wide popularity.

Published Books

Poetry Collections

• Asim Ananda Antare (2001, Boipatra Publications)
• Chhai Hote Chai (2014, Ebong Chapachapi Publications)
• Selected Poems - 1 (2025, Aharon Publication)

Story Collections

• Panchdashi (1999, Boipatra Publications)
• Ei Manush Ei Samaj (2002, Srishti Publications)
• Doyeler Shish (2006, Ananda Publishers)
• Uttorkotha (2012, Parul Publications)
• 50 Stories (2017, Sristisukh)
• 51 Stories (2025, Punashcha)
• Alposalpo Golpo (2018, Saranga Publications)
• Anute Poromanu (2021, Shopizen Bangla)
• One Hundred and Fifty Short Stories (2025, Aharon Publication)

Children's Story Collections

• Tomrao Korbe Abishkar (2011, Surya Publications)
• Baro Bhuter Golpo (2015, Punashcha)
• Ek Dozen Science Fictions (2018, Punashcha)
• Sukumar Ruj's Children's Stories (2025, Divyajnan Publications)

Novels

• Bishadmegh (2009, Ananda Publishers)
• Uttor Dakkhin (2014, Akshar Publications)
• Amritdhara (2021, Saptarshi Publications)
• Machine Age Dot Com (2022, Punashcha)
• Gyanacharitmanas (2023, Saptarshi Publications)
• Pratipokkho (2025, Lalmati)
• Karkatrakti (2025/2026, Saptarshi Publications)

Children's Novels

• Three Cheers for Chotokaku (2017, Kichir Michir)
• Manush Manush Robot (2020, Punashcha)
• Chotokaku and Teenager (2025, Rangamati)

Drama

• Natak o Shrutinatak - 1st (2014, Chapchapi Publication)
• Natak o Shrutinatak - 2nd (2022, Shopizen Bangla)

Essays

• Society, Culture, Literature (2018, Bangajan Publication)
• Society, Culture, and Literature (2025, Barahnagar Darpan)

English Novels

• Machine Age Dot Com (2016, Shubham Books)
• I Am Not I (2024, White Falcon Publishing)

Awards & Recognition

Sukumar Ruj has received numerous awards from literary organizations for his continuous contributions to modern Bengali literature.

Media Participation

• Story-telling in 'Shrabani' program of Akashvani Kolkata (2004–2016, multiple dates)
• Drama 'Chandsakshi' broadcasted in Akashvani Kolkata (2016)
• Drama 'Kothovabe Yubak-Yubatider Janya' broadcasted in Akashvani Kolkata (2016)
• Literary discussions in Kolkata Doordarshan 'Sahitya Sanskriti' program (2014–2016)