MUHURTAKATHA – SHIRSENDU MUKHOPADHYAY

Book Details

• Title: মুহূর্তকথা (Muhurtakotha)

• Author: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay (শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায়)

• Language: Bengali (Bangla)

• Publisher: Parul Prakashani Pvt. Ltd.

• ISBN: 9789380034584

• Cover: Paperback

 About The Book

মুহূর্তকথা, a distinguished series from Parul Prakashani, presents a remarkable collection of selected short stories by celebrated author Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay. Known for his deep psychological insights, subtle humor, and gripping storytelling, Shirshendu’s fiction seamlessly blends realism with imagination, offering readers unforgettable moments that echo through time.

This volume, part of the inaugural phase of the মুহূর্তকথা series, stands beside the classic collections of Atin Bandyopadhyay, Sunil Gangopadhyay, and Bani Basu—bringing together the timeless creations of Bengali short fiction’s finest minds.

Each story in this collection captures a moment—a fleeting yet profound fragment of life that takes the reader on an unexpected journey. These muhurtakothas defy the barriers of time and place, opening the door to deeper understandings of humanity, memory, and emotional complexity. Whether it is a subtle shift in perspective, a poignant realization, or a quiet rebellion, Shirshendu’s narratives resonate with a rare depth.

His stories are often layered with gentle satire, philosophical musings, and richly drawn characters, making them not just tales, but experiences. As readers flip through these pages, they are transported into landscapes of joy, sorrow, wonder, and nostalgia—much like a sudden, rain-soaked journey to an old railway station lingering in the heart.

For lovers of Bengali literature, this book is not only a must-read but a treasured addition to any bookshelf.