Heyalir Andhakare

• Author: সুকান্ত গঙ্গোপাধ্যায় (Sukanta Gangopadhyay)
• Genre: Chotoder Boi (Children’s Book)
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177567007
• Pages: 144
• Weight: 188 grams
• Languages: Bengali

About the Book:

• Plot: The story of Heyalir Andhakare delves into the mysterious world where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur. It explores the theme of darkness—both literal and metaphorical—and follows the protagonist’s journey into a world of enigma and adventure. With its engaging narrative, the book weaves through the mysteries and dilemmas faced by the characters, offering both suspense and thrilling moments for the young readers.

• Themes: The book explores mystery, adventure, and the complexity of human emotions, making it an interesting read for young minds.

Author Information:

• Name: সুকান্ত গঙ্গোপাধ্যায় (Sukanta Gangopadhyay)
• Birth: 21 January 1961, Northpara, Hooghly District, West Bengal
• Family Background: His paternal roots are from Bihar, and maternal family is from Dinajpur, Bangladesh.
• Education: He studied photography and worked as the head of the technical department in a photo-printing company.
• Writing Career:
  • Sukanta began writing during his student years, with his first short story published in Desh magazine, gaining wide readership.
  • He has written several notable works, especially in the genres of novels and short stories, which have earned him acclaim.
• Awards:
  • Ananda-Snowshem Sharad Arghya for Best Novel in 1999 and 2002.
  • Ananda-National Insurance Sharad Arghya for Best Short Story in 2003.
  • Dettol-Anandabazar Sharad Arghya for Best Short Story in 2006.
  • Gorokhpur Puraskar in 1997, Sahityasetu Puraskar in 2001, Bangla Academy's Sutapa Raychaudhuri Smarak Puraskar in 2005, Shailjanand Birth Centenary Award in 2007, Taradas Bandopadhyay Sahitya Samman in 2013, and Gajendrakumar Mitra & Sumathnath Ghosh Smriti Puraskar in 2014