Sei Samay

Sei Samay is a monumental Bengali novel by Sunil Gangopadhyay, bringing to life the vibrant and tumultuous period of the Bengal Renaissance in the 19th century. Spanning two volumes, the novel intricately weaves together the stories of real historical figures and fictional characters to paint a vivid picture of social, cultural, and intellectual transformation under British colonial rule.

Centered around Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, one of the greatest reformers of the time, the novel also explores the lives of other icons like Michael Madhusudan Dutt, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, and Keshab Chandra Sen. Through their journeys, Sei Samay captures the clash between tradition and modernity, the rise of nationalism, and the personal struggles of those who dared to challenge societal norms.