Babui

Author: Smaranjit Chakraborty

Genre: Novel

Format: Hardcover

ISBN: 9789354250217

Pages: 176

Weight: 310 grams

Book Description:

After many years, Sarayu returns to Kolkata, only to find that the city and its people have changed drastically.

• His beloved Labanya is now married and a mother.
• Labanya’s cousin Lajni is struggling to rebuild herself from the scars of her past.
• Ilakshi, an aspiring actress, manipulates others to achieve her dreams—yet, unknowingly, she herself becomes a pawn.
• Naman, Ilakshi’s lover, is caught between love and his ideals, while
• Ratish, navigating the murky waters of politics, leads a reckless life that puts him in grave danger.

Unknowingly, Sarayu, Lajni, Ilakshi, and Naman get entangled in this turbulent world.

Outside this human drama, there is a Babui bird (Baya Weaver), weaving its nest and narrating the tale of a generation—a tale interwoven with affection, jealousy, anger, hatred, fear, and love. Beneath all human complexities, the story reveals a universal truth: just like the Babui bird searches for shelter, humans too seek the comfort of love and belonging.

About the Author:

Smaranjit Chakraborty was born on June 19, 1976, in Kolkata and currently resides in South Kolkata.

• He is involved in his family business.
• His first short story was published in Unish Kuri magazine, and his first serialized novel appeared in Desh magazine.
• Passions: Poetry, football, and cinema.

Smaranjit Chakraborty is known for his sensitive storytelling, rich characterizations, and insightful portrayals of human emotions, making Babui a must-read