Tarabhara Akasher Niche

• Author: Srijato
• Genre: Novel
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350408568
• Pages: 160
• Weight: 284 grams
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

Synopsis:
This novel begins on a chilly French evening in 1888, when Paul Gauguin arrives to stay with his friend Vincent van Gogh. From there, the narrative delves into the turbulent, dramatic, and intense life of Van Gogh, exploring his struggles as both an artist and a human being.

Running parallel to this historical storyline is Ritwik's life in 2017 Kolkata. A professional advertiser but a failed painter at heart, Ritwik finds himself battling depression, existential crises, and artistic failure. His world slowly transforms into an illusion-filled hallucination, dominated by the mesmerizing presence of Van Gogh’s masterpiece, "The Starry Night."

Determined to revive Ritwik’s spirit, his wife Sharmila takes him to New York, to witness the original painting. There, something extraordinary happens—Vincent van Gogh himself appears to meet Ritwik, transcending the boundaries of time and reality.

Through Tarabhara Akasher Niche, Srijato presents a deeply psychological, poetic, and visually rich novel, blending art, madness, and passion. The book explores the fiery intensity within an artist’s soul, the fragility of mental health, and the undying connection between inspiration and obsession.

About the Author:
Srijato was born on December 21, 1975, in Kolkata, India. His father, Tapan Bandyopadhyay, was a journalist, while his mother, Srila Bandyopadhyay, was a Hindustani classical singer. His maternal grandfather, Tarapada Chakraborty, was a renowned music scholar.

Srijato debuted in poetry with Shesh Chithi (1999) and later received critical acclaim for his collection Uronto Shob Joker (2004), which won both the Ananda Puraskar and the Krittibas Award. In 2014, his collection Karkatkrantir Desh earned him the Bangla Academy Honor, and in 2020, he received the Sunil Gangopadhyay Award from the West Bengal Poetry Academy.

In addition to poetry, Srijato actively writes novels, lyrics, and screenplays. Representing Bengali literature, he has participated in several international literary events, including:

• International Writing Program (Iowa University, USA, 2006)
• Edinburgh International Book Festival (2008)
• Hay Festival, Wales (2017)

In 2004, he married Durba Bandyopadhyay, an academician who is now involved in child welfare and social work.

Srijato enjoys black coffee, music, traveling to museums, and dreams of making films. He loves introspective thinking and indulging in laziness.