Pidimer Alo

• Author: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788172157388
• Pages: 116
• Weight: 215 grams
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

Synopsis:
"Pidimer Alo" is a deeply emotional novel by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay that explores love, longing, and destiny across generations. The story follows Haridas, who, despite loving Kusumkumari, remains unmarried. However, he fathers a child, Haripriya, with Pushpa, a Maithili Brahmin girl. Meanwhile, Kusumkumari marries Shibnath, and their daughter Bandana becomes the next link in this tale of unfulfilled love.

In parallel, the novel tells the story of Nabin Kumar, a famous actor in cinema and Jatra (folk theater), who roams from place to place, changing partners. However, his relentless pursuit of companionship leads him to Aloka, a simple girl in whom he discovers an island of stability. Is she truly the light he has been searching for?

With two intertwined narratives, Pidimer Alo delves into the unpredictability of life and relationships, capturing the delicate essence of human emotions.

About the Author:
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, born on November 2, 1935, in Bikrampur, Dhaka, is a celebrated Bengali author. His childhood was spent moving across different regions due to his father’s railway job, exposing him to diverse experiences that often reflect in his writing. After studying at Victoria College, Cooch Behar, and later at Calcutta University, he started his career as a schoolteacher before shifting to journalism.

His literary journey began with a short story published in Desh magazine, followed by his debut novel Ghurnipoka. Over the years, he has excelled in both adult and children’s literature, with classics like Monojder Adbhut Bari. His contributions to Bengali literature earned him the Ananda Puraskar, Vidyasagar Award (1985) for children's literature, and the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award (1989) for his novel Manabjamin.