Ujjwal Bandyopadhyay was born in 1958 in Kolkata, where he grew up, pursued his education, and navigated his journey into the world of literature. His association with the art of words began in the late 1970s, although he spent a significant period away from writing. Over the years, he has been involved in literary and editorial pursuits, including editing the music magazine Sa Sa and curating the cinema-focused book selection F.

Beyond his deep passion for cinema and music, poetry remains his first love, while his second fascination lies in indulging in diverse intellectual and artistic pursuits. Professionally, he holds a job, but his literary contributions have carved out a distinct space for him. Some of his notable works include Tai Shunya, Shunyata, a poetic novel; Bakulbagan, Sannyasi O Guptochor, Rater Bioscope, and Steamroller Kingba Violin, all of which are poetry collections; and Kohal Baroana, a novel.