Bapa Wants Fish

Set in Eastern Odisha in the 1990s, the book is inspired by real memories and narrated through the eyes of a young boy living with parents whose uncertainties shape their days in unexpected ways. Amid everyday challenges and the upheaval of a devastating cyclone, the story explores the resilience of family life and the surprising places where joy takes root.

Rich with sensory detail and grounded in the rhythms of ordinary life, from cooking rituals to neighbourhood routines, the narrative blends humour with reflection, offering readers an intimate glimpse into a child’s world, where love and hope endure even in the most difficult times.