Haba Duniya by Saikat Mukhopadhyay [Hardcover]

Abhirup Munshi, lost in addiction, often found himself wandering into Bhadra Nagar slum, seeking solace in the arms of his lover, Ajanta. Their stolen moments bore one silent witness - Haba. But Haba’s world was an entirely different one. What secrets did it hold?... Meanwhile, in the culturally barren town of Nistardanga, Sayan’s dreams are slipping away in the dust of this small Jharkhand city, while fate seems to be favoring his lover, Jayita. Where will destiny take them next?... Riju, an ordinary boy from a humble background, finds himself adrift in the overwhelming world of university life. One by one, friends disappear, loneliness creeps in, and life plays a cruel game. Will he fade into obscurity, or will he find his rhythm again?... Samir is pulled into the past, revisiting the stark poverty of his childhood in the Jhumurbad days. The memories shake him to the core—so much so that he begins to lose his grip on the present. Can he retrace his steps and reclaim what was lost? ‘Haba Duniya’ welcomes you to a world of hope and despair, love and loss, triumph and failure—woven into four compelling novelettes that mirror the raw, unfiltered journeys of young men and women. Written by Saikat Mukhopadhyay, a masterful storyteller whose versatility shines across genres, this book is an unforgettable exploration of life’s twists and turns.