Antyaj Andhakar (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Author: Rajib Singha
• Publisher: Prachya Paschatya
• Language: Bengali
• Pages: 96
• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Antyaj Andhakar (Bengali Version) by Rajib Singha is a compelling psychological novel that explores the fragile boundaries between artistic sensitivity, personal crisis, social reality, and mental distress. Through an intense and introspective narrative, the novel examines how contemporary events and personal experiences can profoundly affect an individual's emotional and psychological well-being.

At the center of the story is Aniket Sen, a successful theatre director and actor whose recent stage production, Antyaj Andhakar, has achieved remarkable acclaim. Despite his professional success, Aniket finds himself increasingly troubled by the uncertainties, contradictions, and disturbing realities of contemporary society. The relentless pressures of the world around him gradually deepen his sense of alienation and emotional exhaustion.

His personal life offers little refuge. The complex dynamics of his relationships with his wife Alolika and daughter Brishti contribute to his growing sense of loneliness and inner conflict. As emotional burdens accumulate, Aniket struggles to maintain balance between his public identity and his private turmoil.

The turning point arrives when a seemingly ordinary newspaper report triggers a profound psychological breakdown, pushing him into a state of emotional collapse that ultimately leads to his admission to a mental health institution. From this point onward, the novel delves deeply into the complexities of memory, perception, trauma, and the human mind.

Blending social observation with psychological insight, Antyaj Andhakar creates a powerful atmosphere of tension and introspection. The novel raises important questions about mental health, artistic responsibility, social consciousness, and the emotional cost of confronting harsh realities.

Published by Prachya Paschatya, this thought-provoking work will appeal to readers interested in psychological fiction, contemporary Bengali literature, theatre, and narratives that explore the complexities of human consciousness.