Kathay Kathay Rat Haye Jay by Pulak Bandyopadhyay [Hardcover]

The songs of Bengali cinema had gained respect, attention, and recognition all over India by the 1930s. It was in the following decade that Pulak Bandopadhyay made his debut as a songwriter for films. And in the 1950s, he established himself as one of the most memorable creators of modern Bengali songs. For over fifty years, he has been one of the leading lyricists in Bengali music. During these fifty years, film songs and modern songs have gone through many twists and turns. Even now, their evolution continues. The history of these transformations in the world of songs, many unknown stories, and the origins of these songs are the core themes of this book.

Through rigorous and intense dedication, and through the individual brilliance of certain gifted creators, or the collective effort of many, and after overcoming many difficult paths, these two forms of songs have become an integral part of Bengali life and culture. They have evolved into a vast art form. The author has closely observed this world of music. Here, he presents a multi-dimensional picture of this world. Through his countless famous songs, he has come into close contact with many legendary singers, composers, lyricists, actors and actresses from films and theater, musicians, music directors, child singers, forgotten background singers, and promising artists. He has witnessed the studio neighborhoods and various fascinating events in the world of cinema.

In Kothay Kothay Raat Hoy (In Every Word, Night Falls), the author narrates these nostalgic stories in an intimate tone, where the wondrous form of the tale is intertwined with the vibrant melody and lyrics of the songs.