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Pratik Chakraborty is an Indian author, educator, social science researcher, screenwriter and independent filmmaker based in Siliguri, West Bengal. His academic background encompasses applied geography, social anthropology, sociology, psychology and education. He holds M.A., M.Sc. and M.Ed. qualifications, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications.

A teacher by profession, Chakraborty develops educational resources that make complex social and psychological concepts accessible to school students. His academic work includes research papers and teaching materials across the social sciences. He has also undertaken project and research work associated with UNICEF in the Terai and Dooars regions of North Bengal.

His published literary work includes Abhigaman, a collection of poetry. His writing interests extend from poetry and fiction to screenplays, with particular attention to inequality, moral conflict, family relationships and the psychological pressures of everyday life. He is interested in how social structures influence private decisions, and how individuals negotiate the distance between their beliefs and their actions.

Chakraborty also works in independent cinema as a director and scriptwriter. His production house, Unsocial Earth, produced the Bengali short film The Wait (অপেক্ষা), which has received awards and nominations at national and international film festivals. His filmmaking practice includes exploring the possibilities of small crews, limited resources and smartphone cinematography.

Alongside his educational and creative work, he maintains a longstanding interest in rocks and minerals and holds a world record associated with his collection.