Achena Srot

Author: Krishnaendu Mukhopadhyay
Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789350409602
Pages: 160
Weight: 288 grams

Book Description

In Achena Srot, the novel unfolds around the unpredictable flow of events, where each Sunday morning is marked by a different rhythm and the ebb and flow of various lives. The story weaves through the lives of characters like Priyotosh, an aspiring writer waiting for a call from his reader, Kasturi, who dreams of her story being published on a Sunday morning. Meanwhile, Rounak and Hrishita explore a new life through their music lessons, and a teenage romance blooms between Titon and Twity. Amidst these, Nihar Sarkhel, Somnath Biswas, and Soumitra Dutta engage in political discussions.

As Sundays become a weekly cycle of anticipation, the book captures the various facets of life with a sense of connectedness and cyclical expectation. The characters' lives are intricately tied to these moments of time, creating a melange of emotions and experiences that resonate with readers.

About the Author

Krishnaendu Mukhopadhyay was born in 1964 in Barrackpore and spent his early life in Shyamnagar. He received his early education from Ichhapur Northland Boys High School. He started writing during his school days and initially contributed irregularly to various Little Magazines. From 2005, he began writing short stories regularly for various publications of Anandabazar Patrika.

His story "Khejur Kata" was adapted into a radio play, and another story, "Chhobi’r Mukh", was aired as a radio drama on Akashvani. His short story "Brahmakamal" won the First Prize in Desh Mystery Story Competition in 2006, and his science fiction story titled "Purba" secured Second Place in the Desh Story Competition in 2007. His debut novel, Radhika, was well-received.

Professionally, he works as an engineer in the IT sector of a private power company. Besides writing, he also pens essays on various topics and has a special interest in Indian classical music