{"product_id":"ek-durlabh-manik","title":"Ek Durlabh Manik","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eঅমিত্রসূদন ভট্টাচার্য (Amitrasudhan Bhattacharya)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Atmajibani - Jibani - Smritikatha (Autobiography - Memoirs)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardcover \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789350404027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 331 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEk Durlabh Manik\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling life account of one of the most significant figures in Indian cinema and culture—Satyajit Ray, as told by his close friend and contemporary, Amitrasudhan Bhattacharya.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book delves into the childhood and formative years of Satyajit Ray, revealing his early life at Shantiniketan, where he was affectionately known as \u003cem\u003eManik\u003c\/em\u003e—a nickname he earned in his youth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBhattacharya captures the essence of Ray's days as a student at Kala Bhavana and his relationship with his peers and mentors, such as Nandalal Bose, Binode Bihari Mukherjee, and Ramkinkar Baij.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe narrative offers rare, unpublished letters exchanged between Ray’s friends, Dinu and Bhunu, which bring to light aspects of his personal and professional life that are not widely known.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrough this memoir, readers are taken on a journey through Shantiniketan’s vibrant cultural landscape, exploring how Ray’s upbringing and friendships helped shape him into the legendary filmmaker and artist he became.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEk Durlabh Manik\u003c\/em\u003e is a tribute to the exceptional man behind the iconic films, offering invaluable insights into his personality and creative process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmitrasudhan Bhattacharya\u003c\/strong\u003e was born on November 8, 1942.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe began his literary journey in 1964 when he published his first essay in \u003cem\u003eDesh\u003c\/em\u003e magazine during his student days at the University of Calcutta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn 1966, Bhattacharya joined the faculty of Visva-Bharati University in Shantiniketan, where he taught until his retirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis first book, \u003cem\u003eBadu Chandidaser Srikrishnakirtan\u003c\/em\u003e, was published in 1966. He later earned a Ph.D. from the University of Calcutta, focusing on Bankimchandra and Rabindranath Tagore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBhattacharya has written extensively on Rabindranath Tagore and has authored numerous books and essays on the subject. He has also edited several works and contributed significantly to the study of Bengali literature and culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThroughout his career, he was a dedicated professor of Bengali at Visva-Bharati University, where he became a prominent figure in the academic and cultural circles. He retired holding the title of \"Rabindra Professor\" at the university.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49515061084464,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9789350404027","price":405.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-ek-durlabh-manik-40116366016816.jpg?v=1775957958","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/ek-durlabh-manik","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}