Bibhuti Bhushan creates a magical world, with his words that exude compassion, love and humanity. I have always thought that along with Jibanananda Das and Mahasweta Devi, he should have been awarded the Nobel Prize in literature. As a writer, I have learned from him how to create a picture -- rural, urban, or semi-urban, and immediately draw you in. I have learned from him how to create a realistic conversation, using grassroots language. I have learned from him how to understand intricacies of human relationship.
Bibhuti Bhushan's অলৌকিক গল্পসম্ভার is only a small example of the mega-magnetic power he had: once you start reading his story or novel -- any piece -- you are spellbound and mesmerized. We know about Pather Panchali, and perhaps Chander Pahar, but we don't know much about Aranyak, Icchamati, or Ashani Sanket. And his incredible treasure trove of short stories -- both for adults and children. I have translated three of his short stories for my new book "Music Box and Moonshine" (2018). People who are into literature -- please do justice to this man: read well before rating his work. Thank you.