Sonali Orchid

• Author: Sukanta Gangopadhyay
• Genre: Novel
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350402160
• Pages: 176
• Weight: 288 grams
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

Synopsis:
For the first time, four college-going young women embark on a journey without any guardians. But is it just a trip, or is there a hidden mission? Each of them has received permission from their families, but they are unaware that Meghmala’s father has secretly assigned Shakya to keep an eye on them from a distance.

Growing up in a middle-class household, can Shakya fulfill his task without being detected? Will this journey lead him into the whimsical world of these four carefree girls, where harsh realities are ignored in favor of youthful dreams? In their secret haven, an elusive flower blooms—the Sonali Orchid.

Through this novel, Sukanta Gangopadhyay masterfully portrays how the inevitability of fate dims in the face of the pure, untainted defiance of youth.

About the Author:
Sukanta Gangopadhyay was born on January 21, 1961, in Uttarpara, Hooghly. His ancestral roots trace back to Bihar from his father's side and Dinajpur, Bangladesh, from his mother's side.

He completed his schooling and college education in Uttarpara and later pursued studies in photography. Professionally, he serves as the head of the technical department in a photo-printing company.

His writing career began during his student years, and after his first short story was published in Desh magazine, he gained widespread recognition.

Awards & Recognition:

• Ananda-Snowscem Sharad Arghya Award (1999, 2002) for Best Novel
• Ananda-National Insurance Sharad Arghya Award (2003) for Best Novel & Best Short Story
• Dettol-Anandabazar Sharad Arghya Award (2006) for Best Short Story
• Galpomela Award (1997)
• Sahityasetu Award (2001)
• Sutapa Roychowdhury Memorial Award from Bangla Academy (2005)
• Shailajananda Centenary Memorial Award (2007)
• Taradas Bandyopadhyay Sahitya Samman (2013)
• Gajendrakumar Mitra & Sumathanath Ghosh Memorial Award (2014)