Ek Jhuri Kuri by Mousumi Mukhopadhyay [Paperback]

"Ek Jhuri Kuri" – A Collection of Twenty Stories by Mausumi Mukhopadhyay

Mausumi Mukhopadhyay writes about characters who live among us—people we brush past every day. But by the time her stories end, these familiar figures often become unrecognizable or, in some cases, astonishingly intimate.

Mausumi's storytelling is deeply narrative-driven. Once you step into the magnetic field of her tales, stopping is impossible. And yet, by the end, her words leave you stunned. The emotions in her stories are that intense.

Take Suhasini'r Ekti Din, for example. Suhasini feels so familiar—someone you or I might have encountered. But where the author ultimately places her is both startling and deeply thought-provoking. This is not about a last-minute twist or gimmick; it’s about a striking realism that forces us to see a new Suhasini—perhaps even a new version of ourselves. The story will leave you speechless.

Mausumi’s writing is straightforward, yet her stories linger long after you finish them.

Then there’s Pukur—is it a ghost story? Or a love story? You might argue either way. But at its core, Pukur is about realization, a profound understanding beyond categories.

In contrast, Chakra will completely unbalance you. The final word of this story will leave a mark on your soul—like a scar you won’t forget. This is the power of a masterful short story. Again, not through shock tactics, but through sheer emotional intensity. Mausumi writes from the depths of feeling, and her last words are etched in that very intensity.

The final story, Anabarta, follows Nepal, a hardened criminal tasked with dismantling an akhara of Bauls. His boss, Dineshda, has promised him a hefty sum for the job. But as Nepal immerses himself in this world, an unexpected bond entangles him, leaving him deeply unsettled.

This collection, Ek Jhuri Kuri, offers twenty such diverse and immersive stories—each carrying its own unique flavor and emotional resonance.