Kalpurush

• Author: Samaresh Majumdar (সমরেশ মজুমদার)
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788170664819
• Pages: 432
• Weight: 518 grams

Synopsis:

• Kalpurush is the third installment in the Animesh trilogy, following Kalbela.
• The story revolves around Animesh's son, Arka, who is expected to uphold his father’s socialist ideals.
• However, the corrupt political landscape and a decaying social system lead Arka astray into an underground world.
• Despite his fall into darkness, Arka's inner strength—rooted in his father’s idealism and his mother Madhabilata’s resilience—guides him towards self-awareness.
• He gathers a group of oppressed and marginalized individuals, inspiring them to rebuild their lives.
• He dreams of a better future, but power-hungry politicians and a manipulative society seek to silence him.
• The novel raises the question: Can the light of humanity be permanently suppressed?
• Kalpurush ends with a strong echo of hope and human resilience.

About the Author:

• Name: Samaresh Majumdar (সমরেশ মজুমদার)
• Born: March 10, 1944
• Early Life:
  • Grew up in Dooars tea gardens.
  • Studied at Jalpaiguri Zilla School, then moved to Kolkata in 1960.
  • Completed B.A. (Hons) in Bengali from Scottish Church College and M.A. from Calcutta University.
• Career & Writing:
  • Initially involved in group theater before transitioning to writing.
  • First story published in Desh magazine in 1967.
  • First novel "Dour" (1975) published in Desh.
• Notable Works:
  • Dour, Ei Ami Renu, Uttaradhikar, Bandinibas, Boro Paap Hey, Ujan Ganga, Basbhumi, Lakshmir Panchali, Unish Bish, Sawar, Kalbela, Kalpurush and many more.
• Awards:
  • Ananda Puraskar (1982)
  • BFJA, Dishari, and Chalachitra Prasar Samiti Awards for Dour (film adaptation)
  • Sahitya Akademi Award (1984) for Kalbela