Dr. Padmaj Paul (born November 4, 1946) has published five novels and five short story collections including his 1991 Odisha Sahitya Academy award-winning novel Durga Patanara Bela. His other popular novels are Aama Samayara Dukha, Papa Pari Nijara and Hay Muni! Kemiti Achha. His popular short story collections include Nisiddha Aranya, Jibanmaya and Muhasanja.