Arekta Kolkata

• Author: সুপ্রিয় চৌধুরী (Supriyo Chowdhury)
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9789388014021
• Pages: 252
• Format: Hardcover
• Weight: 371 grams

Summary:

• The book explores the multiple dimensions of Kolkata, revealing a city beyond its common image:
  • A city filled with vibrant life and diverse cultures
  • A journey through the city’s unknown sides, from the streets to the alleys
  • Encounters with Kolkata’s underbelly, including the lives of its thugs, pickpockets, gamblers, and prostitutes
  • A look at the city’s disappearing fairs, animals, birds, and its night life
  • A special focus on the food markets of North and South Kolkata
  • Arekta Kolkata offers a fresh perspective on urban life in Kolkata

Author Bio:

• Supriyo Chowdhury: Born in a traditional neighborhood in North Kolkata
• Spent his childhood near railway lines and refugee colonies
• Later moved to a minority community on the border of Central and South Kolkata
• Despite formal education, Supriyo has a deep interest in various self-taught fields
• Hobbies include football, films, and keeping pets, especially animals and birds