Chacha Kahini By Syed Mujtaba Ali

Penned by noted Bengali writer and scholar Syed Mujtaba Ali, Chacha Kahini is a collection of stories narrated from the perspective of Chacha, a Muslim man from East Bengal who was living on foreign soil. Centered around Germany and other parts of Europe during the interwar period, the stories revolve around interwar politics, social issues, colonial subjugation, and the rise of fascism. Being a skilled writer, Syed Mujtaba Ali presents such issues of global significance through the beloved “adda” among immigrant Bengalis in Europe. The stories have a substantial sprinkling of humor and irony and provide readers with a unique, almost personal perspective on significant world events. Some of the notable stories in the collection include “Cornel”, “Bidhaba-Bibaho”, “Beltala te Du-dubar”, “Tirthahina”, “Ma-Janani”, “Benche Thako Sardi-Kashi”, and more.

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1. Chacha Kahini