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Balika Badhu
Author: Bimal Kar
Genre: Novel
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9788170663676
Pages: 128
Weight: 141 grams
Book Description:
The groom is sixteen, the bride fourteen—both too young to comprehend the true meaning of marriage. Yet, they are wed, following the customs of their time. Child marriage was not uncommon in those days.
Bimal Kar masterfully weaves a delicate and heartwarming tale of these two adolescents as they navigate their innocent yet blossoming relationship. Their uncertainty, shyness, excitement, and the gradual unfolding of love form the core of this beautifully written novel, filled with humor and tenderness.
First published in Desh magazine, Balika Badhu was widely acclaimed, eventually adapted into a Hindi film, which created a nationwide stir. This timeless story of young love and tradition is now available in a beautifully printed edition, perfect as a gift.
About the Author:
Bimal Kar was born on September 19, 1921 (3rd Ashwin, 1328 in the Bengali calendar). His childhood was spent in various places—Jabalpur, Hazaribagh, Gomoh, Dhanbad, and Asansol.
- Graduated from Calcutta University.
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Career:
- Joined A.R.P. in 1942 and later worked at the Ammunition Production Depot in Asansol in 1943.
- Joined Indian Railways in 1944 and moved to Varanasi.
- Served as assistant editor of Parag magazine and later worked at Pashchim Bangla and Satyayug between 1946-1952.
- From 1954 to 1982, he was associated with Desh magazine.
- Edited Shiladitya, a monthly magazine, from 1982 to 1984.
Awards & Recognition:
- Ananda Puraskar (1967, 1992)
- Sahitya Akademi Award (1975)
- Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Award (Calcutta University) (1981)
- Narsingh Das Award (Delhi University) (1982)
A pioneer of the "New Style" short story movement, Bimal Kar left an indelible mark on Bengali literature. He passed away on August 26, 2003.
Balika Badhu remains a classic, reflecting the innocence of young love while shedding light on an era when societal norms shaped lives in ways both poignant and profound.
