Forget Me Not/Bipin Chowdhury-r Smritibhrom
Revenge designed as pranks – many of Satyajit Ray’s short stories have explored this trope. Bipin Chowdhury-r Smritibhrom is no exception. The short story follows an efficient, high-rung employee Bipin Chowdhury, who spends his days drowned in books and flinches at the idea of having to socialise.
Bipin Chowdhury prides himself in being able to navigate impossible situations without losing his cool. But one day a chance encounter shatters Bipin’s confidence. He seems to have forgotten one, and only one, memory of taking a trip to Ranchi some eight years back. Initially, he shrugs it off but the very thought of not being able to recall an entire trip gives him sleepless nights. In utter panic, Bipin calls up friends to confirm certain events, visits a psychiatrist and even goes to Ranchi, hoping that he will be able to remember something.
When all his attempts fail, fear grips Bipin Chowdhury – is he losing his mind? Will he end up in…