Khela Jakhan

Author: Buddhadeb Guha

Book Details:

• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788170663812
• Pages: 132
• Weight: 227 grams

Synopsis:

Buddhadeb Guha is an unparalleled master of romance—intense, inevitable, and irresistible. Khela Jakhan is one of his finest love stories. The heroine is a Rabindra Sangeet singer, but the identity of the hero? That remains for readers to discover as they immerse themselves in this extraordinary tale of deep, passionate love. Each character in the novel will feel both familiar and deeply personal to the readers, making it a captivating experience.

About the Author:

• Name: Buddhadeb Guha
• Profession: A highly reputed Chartered Accountant from Eastern India, yet also one of the most celebrated contemporary Bengali novelists.
• Love for Nature & Travel:
  • Began hunting at the age of ten but later abandoned it completely. He never wanted to be identified as a hunter, though he remained an ardent nature enthusiast.
  • Passionate about forests and wildlife, frequently traveling through jungles.
  • Recently explored the wilderness of Africa.
  • His extensive travels include England, most European countries, Canada, the USA, Hawaii, Japan, Thailand, and East Africa.
  • Has had deep and intimate interactions with Eastern India's forests, wildlife, and indigenous people.
• Literary Philosophy: Believes that in literature, the role of the heart is greater than that of the mind.
• First Published Book: Jangalmahal
• Notable Works:
  • Authored numerous novels and short stories, gaining widespread recognition in a very short span.
  • His controversial novel Madhukari remained a bestseller for years.
  • Children's Literature: His first children's book, Rijudar Songe Jongole, became highly popular.
• Awards & Recognition: Ananda Puraskar (1977)
• Personal Life:
  • Married to the renowned Rabindra Sangeet singer Ritu Guha.
  • He himself was once trained in Rabindra Sangeet and was also skilled in Puratani Toppa Gaan (a traditional Bengali music genre).
• Media Adaptations: Several of his novels and short stories have been adapted into TV and films.