Banedi Kolkatar Gharbari

• Author: দেবাশিস বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় (Debashish Bandopadhyay)
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9788177561586
• Pages: 136
• Format:  Hardcover
• Weight: 585 grams

Summary:

• বনেদি কলকাতার ঘরবাড়ি focuses on the history of Kolkata, particularly the noble families that contributed to the city’s prosperity.
• These families not only amassed wealth but also helped build the city into what it is today, playing a role in cultural and intellectual growth.
• The book highlights the influential figures born in these families—artists, poets, writers, scholars, and politicians—who shaped the Renaissance in Bengal.
• Despite the decline of many of these families and their homes, their legacy is preserved through the photographs and stories in this book.
• The book offers an invaluable record of the disappearing heritage, featuring rare photographs of Bengal’s heritage houses that are on the brink of destruction or have already been lost.

Author Bio:

• Debashish Bandopadhyay: Born on February 1, 1942, in Birbhum’s Siuri, Debashish Bandopadhyay is an eminent writer, historian, and editor.
  • He completed his M.A. in Comparative Literature from Jadavpur University, receiving the Hiren Dutta Gold Medal.
  • Starting his career as an English literature professor, he later joined Anandabazar Patrika's editorial team and now serves as the editor of Anandamela.
  • His interests include history, sociology, arts, and culture, and he is known for his collections of folk art, archaeological artifacts, and rare books.
  • He is also a poet and novelist, with several books of poetry and essays, and has translated works by authors like Chinua Achebe and Isaac Asimov.
  • He has made three documentaries: A Doll's House, Calcutta Zero Mile, and Children of Umang Laiz.