Paramad

• Author: Kaushik Sen
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354253157
• Pages: 160
• Weight: 280 grams
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

Synopsis:

Pritha, an elderly woman living in an old-age home, firmly believes in a family curse—any love marriage in their lineage ends in disaster, just as it did in her own life. She spends her days searching for an arranged match for her granddaughter, Upama, who, ironically, wishes to marry her boyfriend.

Pritha’s son Bhaskar blames himself for the tragic deaths of her husband Aditya and their elder daughter Shreya. Meanwhile, Pritha’s psychiatrist, Dr. Asim, fears that confronting reality might push her into complete madness.

Upama lost her mother in a tragic accident at a young age. Her aunt, Diya, lives in Boston, while her grandfather’s friend Dhiraj resides in Mumbai. Wanting to heal past wounds, Upama doesn’t wish to elope. She hopes that at her wedding, these estranged family members will reunite, forgive each other, and find peace.

But what is the dark secret that shattered so many lives?
Will Pritha ever recover?
Can Upama erase the pain of the past and bring her family together?

About the Author:

Born in 1963, Kaushik Sen began his career at Kolkata National Medical College, earning an MD degree before working for five years as a medical officer in Indian Railways. Inspired by his parents, he developed a passion for Bengali literature, theater, and politics.

In 1993, he moved to the U.S. for higher studies, beginning his immigrant journey. Currently, he lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife Ananya and three grown children.

Dr. Kaushik Sen is a hematologist and oncologist, specializing in blood disorders and cancer. He practices and teaches at the University of North Carolina Cancer Center.

Other Interests:

• Politics
• Travel
• Photography
• Bengali Theater

Kaushik Sen is a regular contributor to Desh, Sananda, Krittibas, various Durga Puja editions, and the online magazine Parabaas. He has published six novels, along with a play, a short story collection, poetry, and essays.