Bochor Sottor, written by Anirban Ray, is a reflective literary work that gathers writings composed over a long span of time, bringing together memories, thoughts, and creative expressions shaped across nearly seven decades. The book presents a collection of published and unpublished pieces, along with selected notes and images, forming a personal yet artistic record of a lifetime devoted to literature and imagination.

Rather than following a single theme, the work moves through different moods and moments, allowing the reader to witness the gradual unfolding of a writer’s inner world over the years. Each piece carries the mark of time—sometimes quiet, sometimes playful, sometimes deeply contemplative—yet all remain connected by a consistent sensitivity to language and experience.

This volume stands as a rare retrospective, where fragments of writing, memory, and visual impressions come together to create a meaningful portrait of a creative life. Bochor Sottor invites the reader to hold in hand the journey of many years, and to see how time itself can become a form of literature.

Author Profiles 

Anirban Ray, a noted writer and literary editor, and Aparup Ukil, an artist and poet, come together in a rare creative collaboration where literature and visual art meet in a shared space of imagination. Anirban Ray is known for his refined literary sensibility and his deep engagement with poetry, art, and world culture, while Aparup Ukil brings the perspective of a visual artist whose work moves freely between painting, poetry, and experimental expression.

Their joint work reflects a dialogue between word and image, thought and form, where poetry is not confined to language alone but extends into colour, line, and symbol. Both creators share a deep affection for modern art and the surreal imagination, and their collaboration reveals a search for new artistic possibilities beyond conventional boundaries.

Through their combined vision, the book becomes not only a literary work, but also an artistic experience shaped by sensitivity, curiosity, and a profound respect for the creative tradition.