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Kunal Basu
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Number of Pages
320
Language
English
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Book Summary
Kalkatta is a gripping, character-driven novel about Jami, the Gigolo King of Kalkatta. Set in a vibrant city that mirrors Kolkata’s contrasts, the story follows his path from a refugee upbringing to the glittering, dangerous world of Kalkatta’s streets and salons. It’s a tale for adult readers who crave morally tangled drama, told with suspense, emotional honesty, and a cinematic sense of place.
Written in warm, accessible prose, the narrative unfolds through Jami’s point of view, moving between bustling neighborhoods, shadowy corners of the underworld, and the opulent rooms of the city’s elite. The book’s structure tracks his double life with careful pacing, letting readers feel the tension as appearances begin to crack. Kalkatta invites you into a richly imagined world—from the loyalties of a local gang to the ambitions of wealthy housewives and jet‑setting executives—where every encounter carries risk, and every decision reshapes his future. The unexpected bond with Pablo, a young boy battling leukemia, deepens the stakes and expands the story from a personal ascent into a meditation on family, friendship, and love. The journey explores identity, belonging, and the price of chasing a dream in a city that rewards glamour while hiding peril beneath its surface.
After turning the final page, Kalkatta leaves readers with a nuanced sense of what it means to belong, and with the realization that choosing authenticity—even at great cost—can illuminate the path forward. The story lingers, inviting reflection on love, courage, and the enduring pull of a city that both shapes us and asks us to reveal our true selves.
Product Details
Author
Kunal Basu
Publisher
Vintage Books
Number of Pages
320
Language
English
SKU
9780143469827
ISBN
9780143469827
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 499
₹ 424
15% Off