Bishakhar Janmadin O Manobhumi

Author: Sunil Gangopadhyay

Genre: Novel

Format: Hardcover

ISBN: 9788177564037

Pages: 320

Weight: 388 grams

Book Description:

Bishakhar Janmadin O Manobhumi is a powerful and emotionally intense novel by Sunil Gangopadhyay, exploring themes of love, trauma, relationships, and existential dilemmas.

The story follows Vishakha Nandi, a professor who moves to a small-town college for a teaching job. She has left behind her lover, Prosit, an artist and an atheist, in Kolkata. While she longs for him, she also resists being too emotionally dependent.

✔ Vishakha's world shatters when she is assaulted by her landlord, Prakash Adhya. She returns to Kolkata, torn and broken, and confesses everything to Prosit. Instead of rejecting her, Prosit tells her that the human body is never impure. But his seemingly open-minded view soon turns into an obsession, leading to emotional turmoil.

✔ Meanwhile, the story introduces Chandan, a quiet young man who works for a pharmaceutical company. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Radhika, a sex worker, and marries her, defying societal norms. This act of defiance costs him his job, and even Radhika struggles to understand his selfless love. One day, she disappears. Years later, Chandan meets his old acquaintance Mukulika, but while she seeks happiness, Chandan seeks love.

✔ In a poignant, rain-soaked climax, Chandan suddenly spots Radhika again—bringing the story full circle.

✔ Two deeply emotional and thought-provoking love stories intertwined
✔ Explores the struggles of relationships, obsession, and self-worth
✔ A brilliant narrative about love in its most raw and unconventional forms

About the Author:

Sunil Gangopadhyay (1934–2012) was one of the most influential Bengali writers of modern times.

✔ Born in Faridpur, Bangladesh, and educated in Kolkata
✔ Began as a poet and co-founded the famous literary magazine Krittibas
✔ Author of iconic novels like Sei Samay, Aranyer Dinratri, Pratidwandi, and Purbo-Paschim
✔ Recipient of the Ananda Puraskar, Bankim Puraskar, and Sahitya Akademi Award
✔ Wrote under the pseudonyms Neel Lohit, Sanatan Pathak, and Neel Upadhyay

Sunil Gangopadhyay’s deep understanding of human emotions and social realities makes Bishakhar Janmadin O Manobhumi a must-read for lovers of intense, thought-provoking literature.