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• Author: কৃষ্ণেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায় (Krishnendu Mukhopadhyay)
• Genre: Kishor Kahini (Teenage Story)
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354254505
• Pages: 128
• Weight: 182 grams
• Languages: Bengali

About the Book:

• Plot:
  • The story is set against the backdrop of a reality show titled ‘ওদের সঙ্গে কতক্ষণ’ (Oder Shonge Koto Kshan). In the show, participants are tasked with completing various challenges in creepy locations, including an old house and other spooky sites. In the final episode, Gudiya and Bappaditya are chosen to compete. However, the house where the final shoot was supposed to take place is suddenly unavailable. A character named Michael is given the responsibility to find a new location, but he has his own plans. The narrative unfolds as they delve into the mystery and adventure, leading to an unexpected conclusion.

Author Information:

• Name: কৃষ্ণেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায় (Krishnendu Mukhopadhyay)
• Birth: 1964, Barrackpore, West Bengal, India
• Early Life: He grew up in Shyamnagar and later attended Ichhapur Northland Boys High School.
• Writing Journey: He began writing during his school days, initially contributing to little magazines. Since 2005, he has been regularly writing short stories for various publications of Anandabazar Patrika.
• Notable Works:
  • His short story ‘খেজুর কাঁটা’ was adapted into a radio play.
  • The short story ‘ছবির মুখ’ was broadcast as a radio drama on Akashvani.
  • ‘ব্রহ্মকমল’ won the first prize in ‘Desh Mystery Story Competition’ in 2006.
  • ‘পূর্বা’ placed second in the ‘Desh Story Competition’ in 2007.
• First Novel: ‘রাধিকা’ (Radhika)
• Profession: In his professional life, Krishnendu is an engineer working in the Information Technology department of a private power company.
• Other Interests: Apart from literature, he writes essays on various subjects and has a deep interest in Indian Marg Music.