Rangin Prithibi by Suchitra Bhattacharya [Hardcover]

Abhimanyu was walking. As he walked, he was thinking about Krishna Koli. How strangely she had changed. Now, she was the busy heroine of Bengali cinema. Even now, when he closed his eyes, he could still see Jayanta's new bride. Krishna Koli's entry into the film industry was completely unexpected. At that time, the director Subirda’s first assistant was Abhimanyu. When a co-heroine got injured and had to rest, on Jayanta's suggestion, Abhimanyu offered the role to Krishna Koli. Though she was initially hesitant, Krishna Koli finally agreed, largely due to Jayanta’s encouragement. And then history was made. A new star emerged in the Bengali film industry. Despite her in-laws' opposition, Krishna Koli signed film after film. It didn’t take long for the fire to catch. After the scandal with actor Ranbir Sen, Krishna Koli left her home. She left her son and her husband. Such life stories are not new in the film industry; they happen frequently. Yet, Abhimanyu wondered, why did Krishna Koli become like this? And did Krishna Koli herself find happiness? A deep pain enveloped her. Krishna Koli always felt that she was of no use to anyone. Standing in front of the light with her face painted, acting in someone else's role, and continuously moving toward an uncertain future. What was the point of dragging this aimless boat of life forward? The story of change, ascent, and pain is the tale of a life filled with questions, Rangin Prithibi.