Purba Purba Paschim (akhanda)

Purba Paschim (Akhanda) (পূর্ব-পশ্চিম – অখণ্ড), written by Sunil Gangopadhyay, is one of the most iconic and widely acclaimed novels in modern Bengali literature. This magnum opus traces the lives of multiple generations of Bengali families against the vast backdrop of India’s partition, independence, and socio-political upheavals. The novel captures the pain of displacement, the search for identity, and the emotional journey of people divided between East Bengal (now Bangladesh) and West Bengal (India).

With its powerful storytelling, vivid characters, and deep historical context, Purba Paschim (Akhanda) is more than just a novel—it is a reflection of Bengal’s collective memory and cultural identity. A must-read for lovers of Bengali historical novels, partition literature, and modern classics, this book remains a timeless masterpiece in Bengali fiction.