Daktarin Jamini Sen
 Image of Dr. Jamini Sen | |
| Author | Deepta Roy Chakraverti |
|---|---|
| Original title | Daktarin Jamini Sen: The Life of One of British India's First Women Doctors |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Biography, Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Ebury Press (Penguin Random House India) |
| Publication date | March 2026 |
| Publication place | India |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 978-0143475460 |
Daktarin Jamini Sen: The Life of One of British India's First Women Doctors is a 2026 non-fiction biographical book written by Indian author and lawyer Deepta Roy Chakraverti. Published by Ebury Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House India, the book chronicles the life, medical career, and challenges of Dr. Jamini Sen (1871–1933), one of the earliest female medical practitioners in British India and the first woman to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.[1][2][3]
The biography details her journey from colonial Bengal to the royal court of Nepal, highlighting her contributions to introducing modern medicine into highly conservative, patriarchal spaces.[4]
Background and conception
The book was written by Jamini Sen's grand-niece, Deepta Roy Chakraverti[5] (daughter of author Ipsita Roy Chakraverti and a descendant of Brahmo reformer Keshub Chunder Sen).[6] Chakraverti noted in the book's prologue that the biography was born out of a sense of frustration that a pioneering figure like Dr. Jamini Sen had been largely forgotten by mainstream history.[7]
Reception
The book received positive critical reception for its historical depth and accessible storytelling.[8]
The Borderless Journal praised the book for "reclaiming the forgotten history of a pioneer," noting that it successfully balances institutional medical history with human vulnerability.[9] The biography features a foreword written by Professor Hany Eteiba, the President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, providing institutional recognition of Sen's global medical legacy. In March 2026, the book was selected as the "Book of the Month" by the eShe Book Club for Women's History Month.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ "Jamini Sen: The forgotten Indian doctor who became Glasgow's first female fellow". The Indian Express. 2026-02-12. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
- ↑ Khan, Mohd Shehwaaz (2026-04-12). "Carry on, Doctor". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
- ↑ Chakraverti, Deepta Roy (2026-03-02). "How a Bengali woman became a physician to King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah and the Nepal royal family". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
- ↑ "International Women's Day 2026: The Book That Returns a Lost Doctor to Indian History". TimesNow. 2026-03-07. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
- ↑ Chakraverti, Deepta Roy (2026-02-23). "How a Bengali woman became doctor to the King of Nepal in the 19th century". ThePrint. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
- ↑ "Book Excerpt: 'Daktarin Jamini Sen: The Extraordinary Life Of British India's First Woman Doctor'". Outlook India. 2026-03-07. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
- ↑ "Ipsita Roy Chakraverti - Official Site". thewiccanbrigade.com. Archived from the original on 2025-12-07. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
- ↑ "A doctor who treated kings and defied patriarchy: The forgotten story of Jamini Sen, who refused to bow to power". Bhaskar English. 2026-03-06. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
- ↑ "Reclaiming the Forgotten History of a Pioneer". Borderless. 2026-03-16. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
- ↑ eShe (2026-04-10). ""I was extremely angry that this country had chosen to forget a pioneering woman like Dr Jamini Sen"". eShe. Retrieved 2026-07-02.