Adamritakatha by Bratya Basu [Hardcover]

Ada and Amrit—Ardhendu Sekhar Mustafi and Amritlal Basu—two vivid, larger-than-life figures of Bengali theatre. What kind of dreamlike realm did these two legendary actors create for their audience? Throughout their lives, what elusive magic did they seek on the Bengali stage? Were they merely admirers of each other’s craft, or was there an unspoken, profound connection between them? What was this enigmatic, fifth-Vedic transcendental pull that bound them together?

In the novel "Adamrit Katha", playwright and author Bratya Basu leads readers into a labyrinth of mystery and discovery, compelling them to explore the depths of this relationship. The novel inevitably brings forth the towering presence of Girish Chandra Ghosh, alongside a host of intriguing characters from the golden era of Bengali theatre.

Between the spotlights on stage and the shadows of the wings, lies a timeless existence, which this novel seeks to unravel. Here, characters open the doors to history, and history weaves itself into the narrative. A treasure trove of meticulously researched facts transforms this novel into an unparalleled document of both fiction and historical inquiry.

Ultimately, the lives of Ada and Amrit merge into one extraordinary tale, culminating in the timeless saga of "Adamrit".