Rongon Publications, a renowned Bangladeshi publishing house, has made a ground-breaking move by introducing “The Village” to Bangladesh. This spine-chilling graphic novel, written by Shamik Dasgupta and originally published by Yali Dream Creations in India, has become the first of its kind in the subcontinent to be adapted into a web series.
“The Village” has received positive reviews, with its complex plot and social commentary being particularly praised. The artwork by Gaurav Shrivastav and Prasad Patnaik has been commended for bringing the story to life in all its gritty, gory, larger-than-life panorama. The book has been translated into Bangla by talented young writer Lutful Kaiser.
A gripping tale of horror!
“The Village” is a graphic novel that follows the story of Gautham Subramanian, a young doctor traveling with his wife and daughter. When their vehicle breaks down on a deserted road near an abandoned village, they find themselves caught in the middle of a longstanding tribal feud between the upper-caste Thevar family and the untouchable Koda tribe. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey through the complexities of human nature and societal issues. The book is a masterful use of horror that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, wondering what terrors will be revealed next. Its unpredictable twists and turns make it a must-read for fans of the genre.
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As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that the book serves as a scathing critique of the Indian caste system. “The Village” does not shy away from difficult themes, using its narrative bravely to criticise the caste system and highlight the plight of marginalised tribal communities. However, it is the novel’s unpredictability and masterful use of horror that has made it stand out as a must-read for fans of the genre. With every turn of the page, readers are left on the edge of their seats, wondering what horrors will be revealed next.
In many ways, “The Village” echoes the works of Stephen King, a writer known for his use of twist endings and ability to keep readers guessing until the very end. Like King’s stories, “The Village” is not just a horror tale, but a nuanced exploration of human nature, societal issues, and the human experience. Its twists and turns keep readers mesmerized, even as they are confronted with uncomfortable truths about the world around them.
From page to screen
Milind Rau, a famous Indian director, will be directing the web series. The show will feature Arya, Divya Pillai, Aadukalam Naren, George M, John Kokken, Arjun Chidambaram, Pooja, Jayaprakash, and PN Sunny. “The Village” will follow in the footsteps of other successful web series based on graphic novels, such as “The Umbrella Academy” and “The Boys.”
Embracing world-class graphic novels
According to the publisher of Rongon Publications, bringing “The Village” by Shamik Das Gupta to Bangladesh was a great beginning to their journey of providing high-quality Bangla literary works to readers. The realistic depth and subtle progression of the story mesmerised the readers and the overwhelming response from the people was astonishing. The Bangla translation of the work by Lutful Kaisar was instrumental in the success of the version. The publisher was pleased to see that readers still care about the quality of works and are willing to buy physical copies of books that meet their expectations. The publisher said, “Seeing this tremendous success, we are happy to say that our readers still care about the quality of works and are willing to buy physical copy of a book if it meets their expectations.”
Redefining Bangla comics
Rongon Publications has expressed its desire to bring world-class graphic novels to Bangladesh. The company aims to provide high-quality Bangla literary works to readers in the country. According to the publisher, “Our goal is to introduce the best of the best in the world of comics to Bangladeshi readers. We want to give them access to graphic novels that will take them on a journey through different worlds and immerse them in unforgettable stories.” In future, the publication plans to bring all of Yali Dream Creations’ comics to Bangla. This move is expected to have a significant impact on the Bangla comic book industry by introducing new and exciting content to readers. The publisher believes that this will also create more opportunities for Bangladeshi comic book creators to showcase their talents and contribute to the growth of the industry.
As the publisher of Rongon Publications stated, “We are excited to be a part of the Bangla comic book industry and are committed to providing high-quality content to our readers. We believe that by bringing world-class graphic novels to Bangladesh, we can help elevate the industry and inspire a new generation of comic book creators.” With its ambitious plans and commitment to excellence, Rongon Publications is poised to make a significant impact on the Bangla comic book industry and beyond.
In conclusion, “The Village” is a milestone in the subcontinent’s graphic novel industry, being the first to be adapted into a web series. The book has been praised for its complex plot, social commentary, and impressive artwork. Rongon Publications’ efforts to bring the best quality Bangla literary works to Bangladesh is commendable, and their plans to bring Yali Dream Creations’ titles to Bangla in 2022 will provide more opportunities for Bangladeshi comic book creators to showcase their talents.
