Mrinaler Bhubon

• Editor: Shibaditya Dasgupta

• Category: Essays

• Publisher: New Town Cultural Dialogue

• Language: Bengali

• First Publication Year: 2024

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 498

About the Book:

• Theme: The book is a collection of writings by and about Mrinal Sen, divided into five sections. The last section, titled "Report", details the activities of the Mrinal Sen Birth Centenary Celebration Committee over the past year.

• Section Breakdown:

  1. Writings, Speeches, and Interviews by Mrinal Sen: This section includes many previously unpublished writings, speeches, and interviews, along with several newly translated pieces into Bengali.

  2. Reprints of Writings on Mrinal Sen: This section contains Gita Sen's memoir of her trip to China and writings from Mrinal Sen's friends, reprinted mainly for their historical importance.

  3. Writings by Mrinal Sen's Collaborators: This includes a combination of new, old, and translated writings by Mrinal Sen's colleagues.

  4. Revisiting Mrinal Sen in His Centenary Year: This section revisits Mrinal Sen's writings, which are rarely discussed. Prolay Sur explores his lesser-known writings, Shaibal Mitra examines the influence of Marxism and the people’s theatre movement on Mrinal’s filmmaking, Gopalan Mallik discusses his internationalist perspective, and Vidyarthi Chatterjee reflects on his films. The section concludes with a long interview with Professor Sanjoy Mukhopadhyay.

  5. Reactions to Mrinal Sen’s Films: The final section features reactions to twelve of Mrinal Sen's films—first from his contemporaries, followed by responses, comments, and analyses from today's generation. This section includes a photo album.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Mrinal Sen’s work, legacy, and influence, through the perspectives of his colleagues, critics, and contemporaries.