Kamini Kanchan

• Author: Sanjib Chattopadhyay (সঞ্জীব চট্টোপাধ্যায়)
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788172151799
• Pages: 148
• Weight: 181 grams

Synopsis:

• The protagonist Tarak Sarkar, commonly known as "Guchhait", is a master at "arranging things".
• From a young age, Tarak had a knack for scheming and finding opportunities wherever possible.
• His life is a complex mix of struggles and moral dilemmas.
• Raised by a kind-hearted mother and a womanizing father, Vishwanath Sarkar, who left his family for his mistress Dalim.
• Tarak inherits his father's flaws—his lust for wealth ("Kanchan") and women ("Kamini"), leading him astray.
• Education takes a backseat as he falls under the influence of various mentors, guiding him through different phases of his life.
• However, despite the thorns in his journey, his life eventually takes an unexpected turn towards redemption.
• The novel beautifully captures Tarak's transformation, making it a gripping and thought-provoking read.

About the Author:

• Name: Sanjib Chattopadhyay (সঞ্জীব চট্টোপাধ্যায়)
• Born: 1936, in the suburbs of Kolkata
• Education:
  • Science graduate initially, later shifted to arts.
• Career:
  • Worked as a teacher and a chemist in a large chemical company.
  • Later joined the West Bengal Government’s Small-Scale & Cottage Industry Department.
  • Started editing under Swami Shraddhananda in "Udbodhan" (Ramakrishna Mission's journal).
  • Became involved in industrial journalism, working with radio and television.
  • Eventually joined the Anandabazar Patrika group as a full-time writer.
• Writing & Achievements:
  • Over 50 books published, covering novels, short stories, and essays.
  • Won the Ananda Puraskar in 1981.