Narendranath Mitra was born on 30 January 1916 in Sadardi village, Faridpur, Bengal Presidency (in modern-day Bangladesh). He was an Indian writer and poet, best known for his short stories in the Bengali language. In 1933, he passed S. S. C. Level from Vanga High School obtaining first division marks. After doing his I. A. at Rajendra College, Faridpur, he went to Calcutta for further studies. He completed his B. A. from Bangabasi College, of the University of Calcutta.
He was a journalist, and editor; worked for ‘Krishok’, ‘Swaraj’ ‘And Satyajug’. he was with Anandabazar Patrika. Several of his works have been adapted into films, such as Mahanagar directed by Satyajit Ray. 1970, the Bengali film Bilambita Lay and in 1975 Palanka was released based on his short story. 1988 Bengali film, Phera by Buddhadeb Dasgupta, was also adapted from his story.
