Palta Haoya

• Author: Smaranjit Chakraborty
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN : 9788177568233
• Pages: 668
• Weight: 1010 grams
• Publisher: Darussalam Publishers & Distributors

Summary:
Palta Haoya takes us through the lives of a group of young individuals over the course of a year, set against the backdrop of a bustling urban city. The novel captures the essence of modern life—high-rise buildings, crowded shopping malls, busy streets, and the loss of the simple, forgotten joys like the scent of flowers or the sound of a street musician's flute. The central characters include Rip, a software firm employee; Tithi, his colleague; athlete Pushpal; ambitious Rai; melancholic Pulu; and others like Shakya, who couldn’t travel abroad, and the houseboy, Batu, working in the Mukherjee family.

Though these characters are seemingly distinct, they are bound by a shared sense of being trapped and helpless in their respective lives. Over time, their lives begin to intersect, and the winds of change bring new hopes and transformations. As seasons change, so do their circumstances. Rip finds solace in Tithi's presence, Pushpal's race track extends into his personal life, Batu forgets his poverty, and Monika hears old poetry on her phone late at night. Each character faces struggles but senses an invisible pull, a shifting wind—an unknown force drawing them to change. The narrative is woven with the energy of Kolkata, blending sunshine, rain, dust, and the youth’s search for meaning.

About the Author:

• Birthdate: June 19, 1976
• Birthplace: Kolkata, India
• Current Residence: South Kolkata
• Occupation: Involved in family business
• Writing Career: Smaranjit Chakraborty began his literary journey with short stories published in Unish Kuri and later serialized novels in Desh magazine.
• Hobbies: Poetry, football, and cinema.