Debnath holds the record of longest-running comics by an individual artiste for his Handa Bhonda comics series that completed its continuous 53 years of running. He was also the only comic artist in India who received a D.Litt degree.Debnath was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 2021. Narayan Debnath Dies at 97: Mamata Banerjee Mourns Demise of the Legendary Cartoonist.
Cartoonist Narayan Debnath, creator of renowned Bengali comic characters, died in Kolkata on Tuesday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid tribute.
Narayan Debnath, who was born and spent most of his life living in Shibpur, Howrah, India, holds the record of longest-running comics by an individual artiste for his Handa Bhonda comics series that completed its continuous 53 years of running.