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	\| known_for = ''Shankhachil'', ''Nandini (web series)'', ''Shishmahal'', ''Bhor'', ''Adhiraj Series''		\| known_for = ''Shankhachil'', ''Nandini (web series)'', ''Shishmahal'', ''Bhor'', ''Adhiraj Series''
	\| website = [https://www.instagram.com/putatundasayantani Instagram]		\| website = [https://www.instagram.com/putatundasayantani Instagram]
	}}		}}'''Sayantani Putatunda''' (born 31 July 1985) is an acclaimed Indian author and screenwriter from Kolkata, known for her fearless and unconventional narratives in Bengali literature. Her works span multiple genres including thrillers, political fiction, horror, and romance, and are recognized for breaking traditional stereotypes and exploring bold themes such as female feticide, child trafficking, LGBTQ+ love, and psychological horror.<ref>https://www.mid-day.com/amp/buzz/article/the-uncrowned-queen-of-thrillers-sayantani-putatundas-literary-dominion-5908</ref> She is best known for writing the story of the national award-winning film ''Shankhachil'', and for the bestselling web series ''Nandini''.<ref>https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/sayantani-putatunda-bengals-untamed-storyteller-the-film-world-forgot-to-discover-517010</ref>

	'''Sayantani Putatunda''' (born 31 July 1985) is an acclaimed Indian author and screenwriter from Kolkata, known for her fearless and unconventional narratives in Bengali literature. Her works span multiple genres including thrillers, political fiction, horror, and romance, and are recognized for breaking traditional stereotypes and exploring bold themes such as female feticide, child trafficking, LGBTQ+ love, and psychological horror.<ref>https://www.mid-day.com/amp/buzz/article/the-uncrowned-queen-of-thrillers-sayantani-putatundas-literary-dominion-5908</ref> She is best known for writing the story of the national award-winning film ''Shankhachil'', and for the bestselling web series ''Nandini''.<ref>https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/sayantani-putatunda-bengals-untamed-storyteller-the-film-world-forgot-to-discover-517010</ref>

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==

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| image_caption = Sayantani Putatunda in 2024
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|07|31}}
| birth_place = Kolkata, West Bengal, India
| nationality = Indian
| education = M.A. in Bengali Literature, University of Calcutta
| occupation = Author, Novelist, Screenwriter
| years_active = 1997 – present
| known_for = ''Shankhachil'', ''Nandini (web series)'', ''Shishmahal'', ''Bhor'', ''Adhiraj Series''
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'''Sayantani Putatunda''' (born 31 July 1985) is an acclaimed Indian author and screenwriter from Kolkata, known for her fearless and unconventional narratives in Bengali literature. Her works span multiple genres including thrillers, political fiction, horror, and romance, and are recognized for breaking traditional stereotypes and exploring bold themes such as female feticide, child trafficking, LGBTQ+ love, and psychological horror.<ref>https://www.mid-day.com/amp/buzz/article/the-uncrowned-queen-of-thrillers-sayantani-putatundas-literary-dominion-5908</ref> She is best known for writing the story of the national award-winning film ''Shankhachil'', and for the bestselling web series ''Nandini''.<ref>https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/sayantani-putatunda-bengals-untamed-storyteller-the-film-world-forgot-to-discover-517010</ref>

== Early Life and Education ==
Born into a royal and culturally rich Brahmin family in Kolkata, Sayantani was deeply influenced by authors like Agatha Christie, O. Henry, Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay, and Mahasweta Devi. She began writing at the age of 12. She completed her schooling from Jadavpur Vidyapith, her B.A. in Bengali literature from Presidency College (now Presidency University), and her M.A. from the University of Calcutta.

== Career ==
Sayantani’s literary journey began with her early novel ''Anandadhara''. She has authored over 40 books, including popular titles like *Shishmahal*, *Sarbaanashini*, *Bahurupi*, *Chupichupi Aschhe*, and the *Adhiraj Series*.<ref>https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7918968.Sayantani_Putatunda</ref> Her works often challenge genre conventions — her thrillers avoid invincible heroes, and her horror stories focus on psychological realism over supernatural elements.

She has received numerous awards including:
* Mitra o Ghosh Smriti Puraskar
* Shailajananda Smriti Puraskar
* E-bela Ajeya Award
* Eela Chanda Smriti Award (Bangiya Sahitya Parishad)
* Best Pensmith Award
* Nari Shakti Award
* Nari Ratna Iconic Award
* Excellency Iconic Award
* She-The Starpower Award

She represented Bengal in the Sahitya Akademi’s Yuva Sahiti program and was the first Indian VR film writer to represent India at an international VR/AR/XR summit in China.

== Contribution to Cinema ==
Her novel-based film ''Shankhachil'', directed by Goutam Ghose, won the '''63rd National Film Award''' for Best Feature Film in Bengali. Another of her stories, ''Nandini'', became a hit web series. She has also contributed to works like *Jio Jamai* and *Singholagna*.

== Books ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ '''Selected Works by Sayantani Putatunda'''
! Title !! Genre !! Year !! Notes !! Link
|-
| Shishmahal || Thriller || N/A || One of her most popular thrillers || [https://amzn.in/d/7Oz5krw Amazon]
|-
| Sarbonaashini || Political Fiction || N/A || Strong feminist narrative || [https://amzn.in/d/3H3Y34i Amazon]
|-
| Chupi Chupi Aschhe || Horror Thriller || N/A || Psychological suspense || [https://amzn.in/d/g7w3AU0 Amazon]
|-
| Bhor || Drama || N/A || Focuses on social justice || [https://amzn.in/d/1930voc Amazon]
|-
| Kaalraatri || Horror || N/A || Deep dive into dark human psyche || [https://amzn.in/d/7KXwm2u Amazon]
|-
| Shankhachil || Drama (Film Adaptation) || 2016 || National Award-winning story || [https://amzn.in/d/5LznfZY Amazon]
|}

== Personal Life ==
Sayantani has chosen to remain unmarried, dedicating herself entirely to her profession. She lives with her parents, Ms. Swapna Putatunda and Mr. Subhash Chandra Putatunda, in Kolkata.

== External Links ==
* [https://www.instagram.com/putatundasayantani Instagram]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayantani-putatunda-3866871b3 LinkedIn]
* [https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7918968.Sayantani_Putatunda Goodreads]

== References ==
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[[Category:Film writer]]
[[Category:Indian authors]]
[[Category:Bengali writers]]
[[Category:Women writers]]
[[Category:1985 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]