Fulmati

• Author: Krishnendu Mukhopadhyay
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789389876093
• Pages: 192
• Weight: 308 grams

Book Overview:

• The story follows Abel Van Der Berg, a student from Amsterdam, who comes to Kolkata through a student exchange program.
• Abel stays back for a few extra days in search of Fulmati Maike, a virtual deity in his belief system. He believes that Fulmati's valor 150 years ago is the reason for his birth.
• The narrative involves Abel, along with his companions Mitali (Rosy), Shachibabu, and Dilip, searching for Fulmati’s story across Kolkata's ghats.
• The novel explores the historical context of 150 years ago — the poverty-ridden India, Indenture system, sugar plantations in Dutch Guiana, the love story of Markus and Emily, and the jealousy and conspiracies among plantation owners.
• It bridges two worlds separated by 150 years and spans two hemispheres — India and Dutch Guiana.
• The story reveals significant historical and cultural events that shaped the characters’ lives.

About the Author - Krishnendu Mukhopadhyay:

• Born: 1964, in Barrackpore, West Bengal.
• Early life: Grew up in Shyamnagar, received primary education from Ichhapur Northland Boys High School.
• Writing career:
  • Started writing in Little Magazines during school.
  • From 2005, became a regular contributor of short stories in Anandabazar Patrika publications.
  • Some of his works have been adapted into radio dramas, like the short story “Khejurer Kata”.
  • “Chhobi’r Mukh” was adapted into a radio drama aired by Akashbani.
  • “Brahmakamal”, his story, won the first prize in the 2006 ‘Desh Mystery Story Competition’.
  • “Purba”, his science fiction short story, won the second prize in the 2007 ‘Desh Story Competition’.
• Debut novel: “Radhika”.
• Profession: An engineer and works in the IT field at a private power company.
• Other Interests: Writes essays on various subjects, particularly has a deep interest in Indian classical music (specifically Marg music).