Shardulsundari

• Author: শীর্ষ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় (Shirshendu Bandyopadhyay)
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350405918
• Pages: 208
• Weight: 346 gram
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

Synopsis:
"Shardulsundari" is a historical fiction intertwined with romance, depicting the early Bengali circus movement while simultaneously narrating a love triangle. The novel brings together three central figures:

• Ganapati Chakraborty – a charismatic yet reckless magician, burdened by addictions and eccentricities.
• Priyonath Bose – the idealistic yet stubborn owner of The Great Bengal Circus, who prioritizes his dream over his family.
• Sushila Sundari – a fearless woman who can embrace a tiger but struggles to hold onto her love.

The novel explores their intricate relationships and struggles, against a rich historical backdrop that makes the narrative both gripping and emotionally compelling.

About the Author:
Shirsh Bandyopadhyay is a renowned journalist and writer. He has worked with leading daily newspapers, TV channels, and German radio for five years. Apart from journalism, he has also been involved in documentary filmmaking, scriptwriting for Akashvani and Doordarshan, and theater productions.

His literary journey began with feature writing for Anandabazar Patrika in 1989, followed by his first feature in Desh magazine in 1992 titled "Beneputul". His debut novel ‘Shardulsundari’ was first serialized in the Sharadiya Desh (1422 Bengali Year) and was highly acclaimed.

He is currently associated with Ajkal newspaper.