{"product_id":"mahasangkate-shanku","title":"Mahasangkate Shanku","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Satyajit Ray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chotoder Boi (Children's Fiction, Science Fiction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788170668787\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 94\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 191 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Mahasangkate Shanku\"\u003c\/em\u003e brings to life three thrilling adventures of the ingenious Professor Trilokeshwar Shanku, penned by the legendary Satyajit Ray. In each story, some of the world’s greatest scientists attempt to trap Professor Shanku in dire situations. But with his intellect, courage, and extraordinary inventions, he breaks free from every crisis. This gripping collection is a perfect blend of suspense, science, and creativity that keeps readers captivated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatyajit Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e (2 May 1921 – 23 April 1992) was a globally acclaimed filmmaker, author, and illustrator, whose legacy extends beyond cinema into the realm of Bengali literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Life\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorn in Garpar, Kolkata, to Sukumar Ray and Suprabha Ray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducated at Ballygunge Government High School and Presidency College, Kolkata, graduating in 1940.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinued art studies at Santiniketan’s Kala Bhavana but returned in 1942 before completing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegan as a graphic designer at D.J. Keymer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased his debut film \u003cem\u003ePather Panchali\u003c\/em\u003e in 1955, which won global acclaim, including an award at the Cannes Film Festival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentured into literature with his first English story, \u003cem\u003eAbstraction\u003c\/em\u003e (1941), later creating Bengali classics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Contributions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduced iconic characters like Professor Shanku and Feluda in \u003cem\u003eSandesh\u003c\/em\u003e magazine (revived in 1961).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthored \u003cem\u003eByomjatrir Diary\u003c\/em\u003e, the first Shanku story, followed by the collected edition \u003cem\u003eProfessor Shanku\u003c\/em\u003e (1965).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceived the Sahitya Akademi Award for children’s literature in 1967 for \u003cem\u003eProfessor Shanku\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecognition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonored with numerous awards, including the Bharat Ratna, Legion of Honour (France), and a Lifetime Achievement Oscar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthored over 60 works, encompassing detective stories, science fiction, novels, essays, screenplays, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Mahasangkate Shanku\"\u003c\/em\u003e offers young readers a thrilling experience, blending adventure, science, and imagination, showcasing Ray’s storytelling genius.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49477733646640,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788170668787","price":247.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-mahasangkate-shanku-40031441060144.jpg?v=1775972554","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/mahasangkate-shanku","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}