Pragyasutra

• Author: Krishnendu Mukhopadhyay
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350405727
• Pages: 244
• Weight: 355 grams
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

About the Book:

More than 2,250 years ago, Emperor Ashoka established a secret society comprising nine unknown scholars, each specializing in different fields of supreme knowledge. Many believe this mysterious society still exists today.

This historical intrigue serves as the foundation for Sahil, a scriptwriter, who develops a Hindi film screenplay on the topic. However, when producer Roshan Mehta rejects the script, Sahil embarks on a quest for deeper historical insights, leading him to Amarendranath Sikdar in North Kolkata.

The novel unfolds through two parallel narratives:

1. Sahil’s thriller screenplay, where three aged scholars—Prithwish Mitra, Bishwanath Karmakar, and Achintya Baidya—uncover the secrets of the ancient society, clashing with opposing forces.
2. As Sahil narrates his screenplay to Amarendranath Sikdar, Barnarali and Kinki influence the script’s course, ultimately revealing another hidden mystery.

With its gripping historical intrigue and suspense, Pragyasutra takes readers on an intellectual adventure, exploring ancient secrets and modern storytelling twists.

About the Author:

• Krishnendu Mukhopadhyay was born in 1964, Barrackpore, and spent his early years in Shyamnagar.
• Studied at Ichhapur Northland Boys’ High School.
• Began writing in little magazines during his school years and became a regular contributor to Anandabazar Patrika from 2005.
• His short story Brahmakamal won first prize in the Desh Mystery Story Competition (2006).
• His science fiction story, Purba, won second prize in the Desh Short Story Competition (2007).
• His works have been adapted into radio dramas and audio plays.
• Professionally, he is an engineer specializing in IT for a private power company.
• Apart from literature, he is deeply passionate about Indian classical music.