Kalikata Ache Kalikatatei

Author: Sanjib Chattopadhyay
Genre: Ramyarachana
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9788170664512
Pages: 176
Weight: 253 grams

Book Description:

If the subject is as lively as Kolkata itself, and the author is as witty as Sanjib Chattopadhyay, then the result is none other than the delightful Kalikata Ache Kalikatatei. While we have encountered many books about the city’s essence, Sanjib offers an entirely different perspective with his distinct humor and engaging narrative style. He masterfully peels away the layers of Kolkata's urban life, exposing the true nature of its inhabitants behind their facade, and drawing quirky comparisons—such as likening the descent of gods and goddesses from mythical films to the experience of riding an elevator.

His observations are far from mere humor; they carry an underlying critique of the city’s many contrasts—its progression, its stasis, and the inescapable contradictions. Through engaging humor, he blends a sense of discontent, an introspective look at the city’s changes, and a mild sense of longing for a Kolkata that might be slipping away. Every page is enhanced with the satirical artwork of Debashish Deb, giving the work a visual commentary on the text.