Hatyapuri

• Author: সত্যজিৎ রায় (Satyajit Ray)
• Genre: Chotoder Boi (Children’s Book)
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN : 9788170668886
• Pages: 76
• Weight: 164 grams
• Languages: Bengali

About the Book:

• Plot:
  • The story takes place in the city of Puri, where a blood-curdling murder mystery unfolds. The famous detective Feluda, along with his companions Topshe and Jatayu, faces a unique and complex case. The murder leads them to unravel a series of events tied to Nepal, with a surprising criminal mastermind behind it. The adventure takes them through the city's mysteries, and Feluda has to use all his wit to solve the case and catch the criminals.
  • The novel is famous for its thrilling narrative and complex characters, making it one of Feluda’s most gripping adventures.
  • Satyajit Ray’s illustrations and the cover art add a distinctive touch to this classic detective story.

Author Information:

• Name: সত্যজিৎ রায় (Satyajit Ray)
• Birth: 2 May 1921, North Kolkata, India
• Family: Only child of Sukumar Ray and Suprabha Ray.
• Education:
  • Ballygunge Government High School.
  • Presidency College, Kolkata (Graduated in 1940).
  • Attended Santiniketan but did not complete his studies due to the political unrest in 1942.
• Early Career: Worked in advertising at D. J. Kimar in 1943.
• Writing Career:
  • Made his literary debut with the English story ‘Abstraction’ (1941).
  • Began writing for the ‘Sandesh’ magazine in 1961.
  • His first novel, ‘Professor Shanku’ (1965), was an instant success and won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1967.
  • The Feluda detective series started in 1965 with ‘Feludar Goyendagiri’ (Feluda's Detective Adventures).
  • Satyajit Ray’s work is celebrated for his storytelling across genres including science fiction, detective stories, and his contributions to Bengali literature and cinema.
• Honors:
  • Bharat Ratna (India's highest civilian honor).
  • Legion of Honour (France).
  • Golden Lion (Venice).
  • Special Oscar for Lifetime Achievement.
• Death: 23 April 1992.