Shishmahal

• Author: সায়ন্তনী পুততুন্ড (Sayantani Putatunda)
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350405949
• Pages: 248
• Weight: 376 gram
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

Synopsis:
Kashmir—the land of heavenly beauty—has mesmerized countless people with its breathtaking landscapes. However, is this picturesque paradise truly untouched by darkness?

Unlike the romanticized version of Kashmir often shown in films, Shishmahal unveils the hidden scars of the region. This novel narrates a story of pain, despair, and helplessness, exposing a tragic history buried beneath its stunning scenery.

It portrays Kashmir as a "No Man’s Land," where its people stand in "helpless amazement," realizing the stark contrast between beauty and suffering. The very landscapes that captivate hearts also haunt like a nightmare. Shishmahal is the tale of this "infernal paradise."

About the Author:
Sayantani Putatunda was born in 1985 in Kolkata. She studied at Jadavpur Vidyapith School, Presidency College, and the University of Calcutta, earning a postgraduate degree in Bengali language and literature.

After a brief career in journalism, she now focuses on writing and freelancing. Her literary journey began in 1997, with her first short story published in a newspaper during her school years.

Her detective and thriller stories in the children's magazine "Sahana" gained popularity among young readers. Her first book, "Trimurti Jokhon Bhoyonkor", was published at Bangladesh's Amar Ekushey Book Fair in 2011 and received critical acclaim.

Her breakthrough came in 2011, when her novel "Anandadhara" was published in Sharadiya Anandalok, winning over readers with its compelling storytelling.