When the veil between the living and the dead grows thin...
Step into a world where everyday logic surrenders to forces unseen. In this gripping collection of supernatural stories, Saradindu Bandopadhyay—best known as the creator of the iconic sleuth Byomkesh Bakshi—turns his gaze to the strange, the spectral, and the sublime.
Here, haunted mansions echo with invisible footsteps, ghosts fall in love, and even a humble bumblebee can carry the weight of death. A man gives up his worldly life to commune with spirits; another is pursued by guilt—or something far darker. In ‘Sati’, ancient beliefs shape a tale of purity and vengeance, while a spirit with a sense of humour plays matchmaker from the other side.
Inside this book, you’ll find
👻 Haunted Lives and Hidden Truths:Stories where guilt, longing, and memory blur the line between the living and the dead.
🌕 The Supernatural Meets the Psychological: Tales that fuse eerie atmosphere with deep insight into the human condition.
🕯 A Literary Legacy Reimagined: Discover another side of Saradindu’s storytelling genius, beyond Byomkesh Bakshi.
💫 Ghosts with Heart and Humour: Not all spirits are vengeful—some are romantic, others mischievous, all unforgettable.
📜 A Masterful Translation: Monimala Dhar captures the elegance, rhythm, and mystery of the original Bengali with remarkable grace.
Why this book will give you delicious chills
• A rare collection of supernatural stories from one of India’s greatest literary masters.
• Combines suspense, philosophy, and folklore in luminous, atmospheric prose.
• Perfect for readers of classic ghost fiction.
• A haunting reminder that every story carries echoes from beyond.
Those who summoned these ghosts
Blending the psychological with the paranormal, and horror with wit, Saradindu Bandopadhyay (1899–1970) crafts stories that unsettle, amuse and captivate in equal measure. A pioneering Bengali novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, he mastered multiple genres and also wrote acclaimed works of historical fiction and crime thrillers, including Jhinder Bondi, Tungabhadrar Tire, and Chiriyakhana.
An acclaimed translator and academic, Monimala Dhar has dedicated her life to bringing Bengali literary treasures to a wider audience. Whispers from Beyond offers not just ghost stories but glimpses into deeper, stranger truths that lurk just beyond the everyday. Her previous translations include Byomkesh Bakshi Stories, When the Earth Was Young, and Rajkahini by Abanindranath Tagore.
Lose yourself in a world where every whisper tells a story…
Whispers from Beyond invites you to cross the threshold between the known and the unknown—where every silence hides a spirit, every glance conceals a secret, and every story lingers long after the last page is turned.
Saradindu Bandopadhyay (1899–1970), the Bengali novelist, playwright and scriptwriter, is perhaps best-known for his immortal Byomkesh Bakshi stories, written in a span of four decades between 1932 and 1970. He was a master of several prose genres and wrote the award-winning historical novel Tungabhadrar Tire as well as screenplays for Bengali cinema and the Bombay Talkies. His major works include Jhinder Bondi, Chiriyakhana, Jatismar and Bahu Juger Opar Hote.
Monimala Dhar was born in Shillong and spent much of her early life there. Encouraged by her father, A.M. Dam—an esteemed administrative officer—she developed a deep love for Bengali literature. With a long and distinguished academic career, she has served as a teacher, vice principal, principal, and later as a chief administrative officer at reputed institutions.
A passionate and self-described ‘compulsive’ translator, Monimala Dhar is committed to making Bengali literary treasures accessible to a wider audience. Her translations include Byomkesh Bakshi Stories, When the Earth Was Young (a collection of reincarnation tales by Saradindu Bandopadhyay), and Rajkahini by Abanindranath Tagore.
