Kalbela

Kalbela is a landmark Bengali novel by Samaresh Majumdar, winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award. Set during the turbulent 1970s, the story follows Animesh Mitra, a young man swept into the fires of the Naxalite movement and political unrest in West Bengal.

Through Animesh’s eyes, the novel portrays a deeply moving picture of love, ideology, rebellion, and the price of conviction. Kalbela is not just a political narrative—it is also a tender coming-of-age story set against a backdrop of chaos, offering an honest reflection on youth, society, and sacrifice.

A timeless classic in Bengali literature, Kalbela continues to resonate with readers for its sharp realism, emotional depth, and social insight.