{"product_id":"matsanyay","title":"Matsanyay","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBratya Basu\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eব্রাত্য বসু\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drama and Drama Studies (\u003cem\u003eNatak O Natak Samparkita\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789354252778\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 295 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the historical drama \u003cem\u003eMatsanyay\u003c\/em\u003e, Bratya Basu delves into the political intrigues and familial conflicts within the Pushyabhuti dynasty in Shrikanta Rajya. Rajyavardhan ascends the throne as the eldest son, but his younger brother Harshavardhan, a believer in his own superior cunning and adherence to Chanakyan principles, hesitates to relinquish his ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Rajyavardhan's coronation, the cunning Vandi warns the royal ministers about the brothers' mutual animosity, claiming their power struggle mirrors that of mice biting one another. Despite the conflicts, the generals and citizens collectively choose Mahabahu as their ruler. However, Mahabahu later declares Rajyavardhan as his successor. This decision creates ripples of discontent, especially with alliances formed by Krishna Vardhan and Mahabahu’s daughter, Lalantika, who turn to Shashanka, the king of Gauda, for support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the narrative unfolds, betrayal, ambition, and tragedy take center stage: Krishna Vardhan is killed, Lalantika faces violence, and Shashanka murders Rajyavardhan. Harshavardhan, amidst this chaos, seeks to restore peace, pledging impartiality toward all religions despite being a Shaiva himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play intricately weaves themes of desire, power, and human relationships, presenting a gripping tale of historical intrigue and moral dilemmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplores historical conflicts\u003c\/strong\u003e within the Pushyabhuti dynasty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlends political drama\u003c\/strong\u003e with personal struggles, betrayal, and redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowcases \u003cstrong\u003eHarshavardhan's transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e into a leader seeking peace and equality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly layered with \u003cstrong\u003evivid characters\u003c\/strong\u003e like Mahabahu, Lalantika, Shashanka, and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor's Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBratya Basu\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eব্রাত্য বসু\u003c\/em\u003e, b. 25 September 1969, Kolkata) is a celebrated playwright, director, actor, and film director. A graduate with an MA in Bengali literature from Presidency College and the University of Calcutta, Bratya has made a profound impact on modern Bengali theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis accolades include the Shyamal Sen Smriti Samman (1998), Dishari Puraskar (2000), and Satyen Mitra Puraskar (2001, 2003, 2004), among others. He has also directed acclaimed films like \u003cem\u003eRasta\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTeesta\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTara\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49482342564144,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9789354252778","price":360.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-matsanyay-40044579881264.png?v=1775971660","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/matsanyay","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}