Drohaj

• Author: Supriyo Choudhuri
• Genre: Novel
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350404645
• Pages: 160
• Weight: 298 grams

About the Book:

Set against the backdrop of 1970s Kolkata, Drohaj by Supriyo Choudhuri is a gripping novel that delves into a time of political turmoil, rebellion, and unrest.

The story follows Sudipto, who is forced to leave behind his childhood home in North Kolkata, along with his dreamy nursery school and old neighborhood, only to land in Dumdum with a new school in Shyambazar. As he struggles with these changes, the city itself is erupting in flames—graffiti-covered walls demand "Turn the 70s into the Decade of Liberation!"

Caught in the storm of radical movements, armed conflicts, and political ideologies, neither Sudipto nor his father, elder brother, or friends can escape the burning flames of resistance. The city turns into a war zone, filled with bombs, bullets, police encounters, and corpses scattered on the streets.

Eventually, the 70s fade away, leaving behind an eerie silence, like that of a crematorium. But has the fire truly died down, or does it still smolder beneath the ashes, waiting for a new uprising?

Key Themes:

🔥 The Naxalite movement in 1970s Bengal
🗡 Youth, rebellion, and political activism
⚖ The price of revolution and its aftermath
🏙 The transformation of Kolkata in a time of conflict

About the Author: Supriyo Choudhuri

• Born in the heritage-rich neighborhoods of North Kolkata, Supriyo Choudhuri spent his teenage years near the refugee colonies and railway lines of the city’s outskirts.
• His adult life took him to the border areas of central and southern Kolkata, particularly in minority-dominated localities.
• Though formally educated, he is an avid self-learner with a passion for history, culture, and political movements.
• Hobbies: Football, films, and raising animals.

Why You Should Read This Book:

📖 Drohaj is a powerful narrative that takes readers into the heart of a turbulent era, showing both the passion and destruction that political movements can bring. If you are interested in historical fiction, political thrillers, or stories about rebellion, this book is a must-read!