Tatabandha Bhenge Jay

• Author: Kamalesh Ray
• Genre: Novel
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350403341
• Pages: 184
• Weight: 311 grams
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

Synopsis:
The life of Turup, a pickpocket, takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Krishnakali, a Kalighat pat painting artist, who introduces him to an unexplored world. As his journey unfolds, he becomes entangled with various people—an elderly man from the fairground, kirtan singer Gaur, his wife Parul, and Panchayat chief Narottam Babu—each leaving an indelible mark on his fate.

Set in the Sundarbans, the novel brings to life rivers, cyclones, ferry ghats, roads, forests, and bustling markets, turning them into integral characters of the story. The author masterfully portrays the mystical bond between nature and ordinary people.

Just as boats capsize in the misty midstream, so too do hearts drown in one another in moments of blurred emotions. Kamalesh Ray’s Tatabandha Bhenge Jay beautifully captures the fragility and depth of love, wrapped in the tranquil echoes of rural life.

About the Author:
Born on December 12, 1943 (26th Agrahayan, 1350 Bengali calendar) in Chuibaria, Satkhira, Khulna (Undivided Bengal), Kamalesh Ray pursued his career at Birla Institute of Technology (Deemed University), Ranchi, retiring in 2010 as a Senior Administrative Officer.

He has written numerous short stories published in leading literary magazines. His works often revolve around the forests, hills, and tribal life of Purulia.

His first full-length novel, Aranyer Mon, was published in the Sharadiya Desh (1419 issue). Several of his stories have been translated into Hindi and Punjabi.