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Harry Potter in Calcutta

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Harry Potter in Calcutta
AuthorUttam Ghosh
LanguageBengali
SeriesHarry Potter (unofficial)
Genre
Set inCalcutta, India
PublisherNandita Publishers
Publication placeIndia

Harry Potter in Calcutta, also called Harry Potter Kolkataye, is 2003 Indian Bengali language children's fantasy novel written by Uttam Ghosh and published by Nandita Publishers. It is a work of unapproved fan fiction that features the character Harry Potter in a new setting: Calcutta, India. The book was removed from publication due to legal action taken by J. K. Rowling, the creator of the Harry Potter franchise.[1][2][3]

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The novel takes place after the events of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.[3] The story begins with Harry Potter traveling to Calcutta on his Nimbus 2000 broomstick at the invitation of a local boy named Junto. Upon arrival, Harry and Junto embark on various adventures throughout the city, encountering numerous characters from Bengali literature.[2]

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The publication of Harry Potter in Calcutta faced legal challenges. J. K. Rowling's lawyers demanded the withdrawal of the book from the market, citing unauthorized use of the Harry Potter name and characters. The book, along with an unauthorized Bengali translation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was pulled from sale in India.[3] The book sold several thousand copies before it ceased publication,[2] including 5,000 at the Kolkata Book Fair.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Niyogi, Subhro (18 May 2003). "The big business of lifting ideas". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "'Potter in Calcutta' banned". BBC. 30 April 2003. Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d "Bengali writers play snitch game as bootleg versions of Harry Potter rule the stalls". India Today. 28 April 2003. Archived from the original on 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
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