Maximum longest words written in one minute

By Sanjana Bhowmick

The record for writing the maximum number of longest words was set by Mrityunjaya Chakrawarty of Bokaro, Jharkhand. She wrote nine longest words in one minute.

Abanker by profession, she is an avid reader and reading newspapers with morning tea is a ritual. Mrityunjaya Chakrawarty loves to learn new languages and can speak Hindi, English, Bengali, and Telugu.

“My father (who passed away in 2017) encouraged me and my siblings to learn the English language since childhood. On a lighter note, we encouraged ourselves by suggesting that, even during an altercation we should fight in English. He has always motivated us in getting command over the language,” says Mrityunjaya about her inspiration.

Since June 2021, she started her practice for the attempt. The speed and legibility of the words written posed a challenge, as her handwriting had to be legible enough to make it as a record. Her target was at least 10 words, but she finished at 9.

Reminiscing about a funny incident related to the record, she giggles and says, “My husband was feeling very sleepy and started recording the video at 1:00 am. I gave him strict instruction to be attentive and make a good quality video, so left with no choice but to comply with my instruction and stay awake. Poor husband.”

Mrintunjaya aims to bring change amongst the underprivileged and make people self-sufficient. She wants to help people build up confidence in developing their communication skills.

My father (who passed away in 2017) encouraged me and my siblings to learn the English language since childhood. On a lighter note, we encouraged ourselves by suggesting that, even during an altercation we should fight in English. He has always motivated us in getting command over the language.