Death of Leela Majumdar

Leela Majumdar passed away on April 5, 2007, in Calcutta, India, at the age of 99. Her death marked the end of an era in Bengali children's literature. For nearly a century, she enchanted readers with her storytelling, setting a unprecedented standard in the genre and inspiring countless writers. Her passing was widely mourned, but her enduring works continue to bring joy to new generations of readers. Her influence is evident in the vibrant body of works she left behind and the trailblazing path she carved out for women in literature.