{"product_id":"kharkuta","title":"Kharkuta","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"65\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"53\" data-start=\"42\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bimal Kar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"90\" data-start=\"67\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"88\" data-start=\"71\"\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"276\" data-start=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"121\" data-start=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"103\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Novel (Upanyas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"231\" data-start=\"122\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"135\" data-start=\"124\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"231\" data-start=\"195\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"215\" data-start=\"197\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788170663607\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"250\" data-start=\"232\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"244\" data-start=\"234\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"276\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"264\" data-start=\"253\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"295\" data-start=\"282\"\u003eSynopsis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1144\" data-start=\"298\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"298\"\u003eSome stories remain timeless, untouched by the dust of passing years—\u003cem data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"369\"\u003eKharkuto\u003c\/em\u003e is one such novel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"401\"\u003eThis heart-touching story was adapted into the famous Bengali film \u003cem data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"470\"\u003eChhuti\u003c\/em\u003e, which left a lasting impression on audiences. Even today, many recall the film’s soulful song \u003cem data-end=\"616\" data-start=\"574\"\u003e\"Amar Haath Dhore Tumi Niye Cholo Sokha\"\u003c\/em\u003e, and the poignant face of Bhramar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"654\"\u003eThe novel has maintained its popularity across generations, with frequent reprints and high demand from readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"771\"\u003eReaders have often asked the author—\"Who was Bhramar? Did Bimal Kar really see her? Why did she suffer so much? Who was Amal? Was the author himself a Christian?\" Such persistent curiosity is a testament to the novel's deep emotional impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1144\" data-start=\"1017\"\u003eHowever, \u003cem data-end=\"1038\" data-start=\"1028\"\u003eKharkuto\u003c\/em\u003e is not just a simple love story between two young people—it is something much bigger and more profound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1173\" data-start=\"1146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"1150\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2261\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1176\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bimal Kar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1255\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003eBorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3rd Ashwin, 1328 (1921, Gregorian calendar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1273\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003eEarly Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grew up in various towns including Jabalpur, Hazaribagh, Gomoh, Dhanbad, and Asansol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003eEducation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graduated from \u003cem data-end=\"1415\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003eCalcutta University\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003eCareer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1465\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e1942: Worked with A.R.P.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003e1943: Joined a \u003cem data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003emunitions production depot\u003c\/em\u003e in Asansol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1530\"\u003e1944: Took up a job in the \u003cem data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003eIndian Railways\u003c\/em\u003e in Kashi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1679\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003eWorked as assistant editor in the magazine \u003cem data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003ePorag\u003c\/em\u003e (edited by Manilal Bandopadhyay).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1748\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003eLater worked for \u003cem data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1701\"\u003ePashchim Bangga\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003eSatyayug\u003c\/em\u003e (1946-1952).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1751\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1753\"\u003e1954-1982:\u003c\/strong\u003e Associated with \u003cem data-end=\"1790\" data-start=\"1784\"\u003eDesh\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1821\" data-start=\"1807\"\u003e1982-1984:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editor of \u003cem data-end=\"1844\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003eShiladitya\u003c\/em\u003e monthly magazine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2105\" data-start=\"1865\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1899\" data-start=\"1867\"\u003eMajor Awards \u0026amp; Recognitions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2105\" data-start=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1938\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003eAnanda Puraskar (1967, 1992)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003eSahitya Akademi Award (1975)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"1982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"1984\"\u003eSarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Award, Calcutta University (1981)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2105\" data-start=\"2054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2103\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003eNarsingh Das Award, Delhi University (1982)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2224\" data-start=\"2106\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2126\" data-start=\"2108\"\u003eContributions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2224\" data-start=\"2131\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2224\" data-start=\"2131\"\u003eOne of the pioneers of the \u003cem data-end=\"2190\" data-start=\"2160\"\u003e\"New Style of Short Stories\"\u003c\/em\u003e movement in Bengali literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2261\" data-start=\"2225\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2243\" data-start=\"2227\"\u003ePassed Away:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 26, 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49567868551472,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788170663607","price":315.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-kharkuta-40243477250352.jpg?v=1775964998","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/kharkuta","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}