The 1969 film 'Bhuvan Shome', a significant work of Indian New Wave cinema directed by Mrinal Sen, was an adaptation of a Bengali short story. Who was the author of the original story?
Correct: D
'Bhuvan Shome' was based on a short story by Banaphool, the pen name of Balai Chand Mukhopadhyay. The film's minimalist style and realistic portrayal of rural life marked a significant shift in Indian cinema, earning it the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and establishing it as a pioneer of the parallel cinema movement.