Dhulobalir Jiban

• Author: প্রচেত গুপ্ত (Procheta Gupta)
• Genre: উপন্যাস (Novel)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789388014786
• Pages: 152
• Weight: 269 grams

About the Book:

Dhulobalir Jiban is a novel that explores the clash between idealism and ambition, centering around the protagonist, Bidhan, and his contrasting relationship with Srijita.

Bidhan is a man who struggles to adapt to the corrupt and cutthroat world around him. He holds onto small values and refuses to participate in the relentless rat race of ambition and power.

On the other hand, Srijita is his complete opposite. She has an unstoppable drive to rise in life, though she was once suppressed by her father’s strict control. To escape that life, she forces a marriage with Bidhan, hoping for a fresh start. However, their relationship becomes strained and unsteady.

As the story unfolds, Bidhan gets unintentionally entangled in office corruption, which ultimately leads Srijita to leave him with their daughter. The novel follows Bidhan’s internal and external struggles as he navigates through betrayal, injustice, and personal loss—until he ultimately learns to walk with pride in his own ‘dusty’ life.

A deeply emotional and thought-provoking novel, Dhulobalir Jiban highlights the harsh realities of life, making it an engaging read for those interested in contemporary Bengali fiction.

About the Author: প্রচেত গুপ্ত (Procheta Gupta)

• Born in Kolkata, in a family immersed in literature and education.
• Parents: Kshetra Gupta (father) and Jyotsna Gupta (mother).
• Many of his stories and novels have been translated into multiple languages.
• Several of his works have been adapted into films, theater, and TV dramas.
• Notable Awards:
  • Sutapa Roychowdhury Smriti Puraskar (Bangla Academy)
  • Shailajananda Mukhopadhyay Smriti Puraskar
  • Ashapurna Devi Smriti Puraskar
  • Gajendrakumar Mitra-Sumathanath Smarak Samman
  • Kolkata Book Fair Sahitya Samman (2011)
  • Barnaparichay Sharad Sahitya Samman (2010)

Procheta Gupta’s storytelling style is sharp, realistic, and emotionally intense, making him a widely respected voice in Bengali literature.