Shirshendu Unplugged

‘Shirshendu Unplugged’ is a rare, intimate portrait of Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay—one of the most beloved living legends of Bengali literature—seen not through formal interviews, but through decades of friendship, trust, and shared time.

It all began in 1976, when a young journalist named Soumya Bandyopadhyay met Shirshendu at a newspaper office. What started as a professional connection soon became a lifelong bond. Over the next 50 years, Shirshendu opened up to Soumya like he would to a younger brother—sharing untold memories, personal moments, the behind-the-scenes stories of his writing life, and the inspirations that shaped his timeless creations.

Carefully listened to, quietly noted down, and finally brought together in 2026, this book captures Shirshendu at ninety—sharp, warm, honest, and unforgettable—while Soumya, now an established journalist and author himself, presents these conversations with clarity and affection.

More than a biography or a tribute, ‘Shirshendu Unplugged’ is a behind-the-curtain journey into the mind and life of a literary icon—filled with unseen details, rare reflections, and the human voice behind the celebrated pen.