Parabas

• Author: Suchitra Bhattacharya
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788172159078
• Pages: 110
• Weight: 208 grams
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

Synopsis:
Rajinder’s peaceful life in Bhowanipore, Kolkata, with his mother, wife, and son Kuldeep, takes a tragic turn when his sister and brother-in-law, Gurbachan Singh and Rohini Kaur, visit from Desgaon, Rohila. Their arrival brings back memories for Kuldeep—visions of lush Punjab fields and his childhood friend Ranjha’s sister, Rimjhim.

However, tragedy strikes when Punjab police storm Rajinder’s home, acting on false information. Suspecting Gurbachan and Rohini of being extremists, they execute them without trial, shattering the family. Kuldeep, lost in grief, seeks justice but finds only darkness. He longs to return to Punjab, but the question lingers—will he ever belong there? Or will he remain a stranger everywhere? Parabas is a gripping tale of identity, loss, and displacement, portraying the struggles of a man caught between two worlds.

About the Author:
Suchitra Bhattacharya was born in Bhagalpur on January 10, 1950. She spent her school and college years in South Kolkata. She married while still in college and began her professional life early, working in various jobs before retiring voluntarily as a government officer.

She had a deep passion for literature from childhood but became actively involved in writing in the late 1970s. Her works focus on women’s struggles, human relationships, and social complexities. Among her many novels, Kacher Manush is considered one of her most significant works.

Awards & Achievements:

• Nanjanagudu Thirumalamba National Award (1996) for Dahan
• Bhubanmohini Medal (Calcutta University)
• Sarat Sahitya Award
• Dwijendralal Award
• Shailajananda Award
• Tarashankar Award
• Katha Award
• Sahityasetu Award

Suchitra Bhattacharya passed away on May 12, 2015, leaving behind a legacy of thought-provoking literature.