Maniker Panchali by Arijit Ganguly [Hardcover]

"Manik's Panchali: Arijit Ganguly Summary: In the fifties, Bibhutibhushan's 'Pather Panchali' came to life in the hands of a young director with a dream. The path of advancing through life despite many struggles was shown to the world by Satyajit Ray, the beloved person of Bengal, through Apu's Panchali. We continue to discover the creator of that timeless creation in new forms through his innumerable artworks. Like Apu, the young Manik knew that relentless dedication and hard work are necessary to realize the dreams carried in the heart. This magnificent life's early stage is presented in this book in twenty-five chapters in the guise of a novel.

The central character of this novel is Manik. Various events in Manik's life from 1950 to 1957, his thoughts, daily habits, stories of success and failure, are intertwined with the contemporary scenes of Bengal and Europe. Alongside, an unimaginable effort to resurrect his creations is depicted on a parallel timeline. This blend of the two eras brings to life 'Manik's Panchali'."