Asukhlatar Ful

Author: Samaresh Majumdar
Genre: Novel
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9788177568721
Pages: 160
Weight: 281 grams

Book Description:

Shahin, a young man from an ordinary family in Dhaka, travels to Canada with a theater group for a performance. Tempted by the promise of wealth, he illegally enters the United States without a passport, cutting off his path to return home.

• While working in a restaurant, he sends money to his parents, gradually transforming their lives.
• After years of hiding from authorities, he finally obtains a Green Card, allowing him to return to his homeland.
• However, upon reaching his village, he realizes he is now just a visitor—the place he once called home has alienated him.

Asukhlatar Ful is a touching story of a Bengali immigrant’s struggles, his dreams of success, and the painful realization of losing his roots.

About the Author:

Samaresh Majumdar was born on March 10, 1944, and spent his childhood in the tea gardens of the Dooars region.

• He studied at Jalpaiguri Zilla School and later earned a degree in Bengali Literature from Scottish Church College, followed by an M.A. from the University of Calcutta.
• Initially involved in group theater, he transitioned into writing plays and eventually started writing fiction.
• His first short story was published in Desh magazine in 1967.
• His debut novel, Dour, was serialized in Desh in 1975.

Notable Works:

• Dour, Ei Ami Renu, Uttaradhikar, Bandinibas, Boro Paap He, Ujan Ganga, Basabhumi, Lokkhir Panchali, Unish Bish, Sawaar, Kalbela, Kalpurush, and many more.

Awards & Recognition:

• Ananda Puraskar (1982)
• Awarded by BFJA, Dishari, and Chalachitra Prasar Samiti for his novel Dour, which was adapted into a film.
• Sahitya Akademi Award (1984) for the novel Kalbela.