Mudrabhanga

• Author: Samaresh Majumdar
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350400883
• Pages: 176
• Weight: 303 grams

Synopsis:

Samhita’s marriage ended in a heartbreaking divorce. A few months later, she meets Joybrata, a man raising his little daughter, Tikli, alone. However, this relationship also crumbles, leaving Samhita feeling betrayed. As she immerses herself in art, she becomes a renowned painter at 58.

Yet, strange processions appear in her dreams, signaling an impending shift in her life. One day, an unexpected call from Joybrata compels her to visit him. She is devastated to see Tikli, her once-lively child, disfigured by an acid attack, while Joybrata himself is battling cancer.

Amidst initial hesitation, a profound sense of love rekindles. With the support of her compassionate friend Mila, Samhita arranges treatment for Tikli and admits Joybrata to the hospital. In Mudrabhanga, Samaresh Majumdar weaves a poignant tale of pain, redemption, and the bittersweet complexity of human relationships.

About the Author:

Samaresh Majumdar was born on March 10, 1944. He spent his childhood in the tea gardens of Dooars, completed his schooling at Jalpaiguri Zilla School, and later pursued a degree in Bengali Literature from Scottish Church College, followed by a Master's from Calcutta University.

Majumdar began his literary journey through group theatre, transitioning into writing plays and then fiction. His first short story was published in Desh magazine in 1967, while his debut novel Daur was serialized in 1975.

Notable Works:

• Daur
• Ei Ami Renu
• Uttaradhikar
• Bandinibas
• Boro Paap Hey
• Ujan Ganga
• Basabhumi
• Lokkhi’r Panchali
• Unish Bish
• Sawar
• Kalbela
• Kalpurush

Awards & Recognition:

• Ananda Puraskar (1982) for his literary contributions
• Sahitya Akademi Award (1984) for Kalbela
• BFJA, Dishari, and Chalachitra Prasar Samiti Awards for the screenplay of Daur