Ekakini

• Author: Samresh Majumdar
• Genre: Novel / Social Fiction
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354253256
• Pages: 144
• Weight: 288g

📌 About the Book:

📖 Ekakini is the powerful story of Itirani Pal, a woman who refuses to bow down to fate and fights against all odds.

💔 The Plot:
🔸 Itirani, the daughter of a poor man, is married into a wealthy family. However, her husband Gopalchandra is lazy and indifferent, and her father-in-law, Sanatan Pal, expects her to take care of his mentally challenged younger son Nadugopal.

🔸 Eventually, Sanatan divides his property, leaving Itirani and Nadugopal with only a small house and land—while his other sons take the wealth.

🔸 Instead of accepting defeat, Itirani becomes a Panchayat leader, fights for justice, and ensures a better future for her daughter Ananya.

🔸 But tragedy strikes when Nadugopal accidentally causes Itirani’s death. The story leaves the reader questioning—Did Itirani truly lose? Or did she win by proving her strength, dignity, and resilience?

📌 Themes Explored:

✔ A woman’s fight against patriarchy and injustice
✔ Rural Bengal’s socio-political structure
✔ Family conflicts, power struggles, and survival
✔ Motherhood, sacrifice, and independence

🖋 "Ekakini is not just a story about loss; it is a story about resilience, dignity, and an indomitable spirit."

📌 Why You Should Read This Book:

✔ A gripping tale of a woman's strength and perseverance
✔ Samresh Majumdar’s masterful storytelling brings characters to life
✔ A social novel that reflects real-life struggles of rural India
✔ Perfect for readers who enjoy thought-provoking and emotional stories

✍ About the Author: সমরেশ মজুমদার (Samresh Majumdar)

• Born: 10 March 1944, spent his early years in Dooars tea gardens.
• Studied at Scottish Church College, Kolkata, and later did an M.A. from Calcutta University.
• Started his writing career in 1967 with his first story in ‘Desh’ magazine.
• Famous for:
  🔹 Uttaradhikar (Inheritance)
  🔹 Kalbela (won Sahitya Akademi Award, 1984)
  🔹 Kalpurush
  🔹 Dour (made into a film, won BFJA Award)
  🔹 Garbhadharini, Bandinibas, Unish Bish