Om

• Author: Smaranjit Chakraborty
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350405413
• Pages: 188
• Weight: 455 grams
• Publisher: Darussalam Publishers & Distributors

Summary:
Om explores the intertwined lives of several individuals, each carrying their own burdens of the past and the complexity of their present relationships. The story revolves around Bihan, who returns to Badampahar after many years, haunted by the scars of his past, especially his unforgotten love for Mitu. Despite his pain, he finds himself again drawn into Mitu's life. Mitu's son evokes an unknown pull in Bihan, while Rijul, an astrophysicist, lives in the same house as a paying guest. Riju develops feelings for Zhil, a quiet girl battling her inner turmoil and living with her relative, Ravi. Ravi, with his ulterior motives, seeks to isolate Zhil while exploiting her. Amidst this tangled web of emotions, relationships, and personal struggles, Om offers a glimpse into how love and affection can still find a place among the chaos of life. The story draws a parallel between human yearning for warmth and the Vedic chant ‘Om,’ symbolizing the search for inner peace and solace.

About the Author:

• Birth: June 19, 1976, Kolkata
• Current Residence: South Kolkata
• Family Background: Associated with the family business
• First Published Work: His first short story was published in Unish Kuri, the inaugural issue
• First Serialized Work: Published in Desh magazine
• Interests: Poetry, football, and cinema