Khelnapati

Author: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay

Book Details:

• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350407417
• Pages: 160
• Weight: 298 grams

Synopsis:

Govinda can hardly believe that a stunning woman like Anchal is his wife. He finds himself puzzled by a lingering sense of unease—why hasn't Anchal left him even after a year? His daring friend Kaushik believes that intelligent women prefer meek, non-threatening men. But Kaushik also harbors another suspicion—that his own wife, Sakhi, has a soft spot for Govinda.

In Khelnapati, Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay masterfully crafts a love story that is both timeless and delightful. Alongside the central tale, the novel also follows Ramshankar’s solitude—will his wife Paula return? Will Aarti succeed in getting her son admitted to a prestigious school? And what about Kaushik’s fascination with time travel using a mobile phone—is it just a tall tale in the style of Ghanada?

With a subtle blend of humor, human relationships, and emotional depth, this novel explores the interwoven lives and deep bonds among its characters.

About the Author:

• Name: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
• Born: November 2, 1935
• Hometown: Bikrampur, Dhaka (now in Bangladesh)
• Early Life:
  • His childhood was spent moving across various places due to his father's job in the railways.
  • Lived in Bihar, North Bengal, East Bengal, Assam, and finally Kolkata during World War II.
  • These childhood experiences often appear in his writings.
• Education:
  • Studied at Victoria College, Cooch Behar (I.A. degree).
  • Completed his B.A. in Kolkata.
  • Pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Calcutta.
• Career:
  • Started as a school teacher.
  • Currently associated with Anandabazar Patrika as a journalist.
• Literary Achievements:
  • First short story published in Desh magazine.
  • First novel: Ghunpoka (Termite).
  • First children's novel: Monojder Adbhut Bari (The Strange House of Monoj).
  • Awards:
    • Ananda Puraskar (prestigious literary award).
    • Vidyasagar Puraskar (1985) for his contribution to children's literature.
    • Sahitya Akademi Award (1989) for Manabjamin (The Human Land).