Kapurush

• Author: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
• Genre: Novel
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788172150655
• Pages: 96
• Weight: 147 grams

Book Description:
As a child, little Bishu was often bewildered by life’s questions—why is there injustice, why so much suffering, what is considered a sin? Even as he grows into Bishwaroop Sen, a responsible police officer, his confusion remains. He carries a hidden fatigue, a profound sorrow, and a constant inner conflict. However, Bishwaroop is fearless, unshaken by life or death. He is the hero of "Operation Surinder," facing off against the dangerous extremist leader Surinder, who wields sophisticated weapons like an AK-47 and is on the run after assassinating an MP and his family.

Yet, despite his courage, doubts remain. Bakul, comparing him to her timid husband, sees him as a heroic figure. Even to Bandana, the partner of the terrorists, he is "Mr. Sex Appeal." Then why does he still feel uncertain? Kapurush is a fast-paced and uniquely compelling novel set against the backdrop of modern-day conflict—unfolding the deep and complex story of a new-age Arjuna caught in the battlefield of terror and morality.

About the Author:
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay was born on November 2, 1935, in Bikrampur, Dhaka (now in Bangladesh). His early life was spent in various places as his father worked in the railways, leading to a nomadic childhood across Bengal, Bihar, Assam, and beyond. His experiences often find their way into his writings.

He studied at Victoria College in Cooch Behar and later graduated from a college in Kolkata. He pursued his postgraduate studies at the University of Calcutta. Mukhopadhyay began his career as a school teacher but later shifted to journalism and became associated with Anandabazar Patrika.

His literary journey started with a short story published in Desh magazine. His first novel, Ghungpoka, and his first children's novel, Monojder Odbhut Bari, earned him a distinguished place in Bengali literature. He was awarded the Vidyasagar Award (1985) for his contributions to children's literature, the Ananda Puraskar, and the Sahitya Akademi Award (1989) for his novel Manabjamin.