Basanti
Explore Basanti, a powerful novel by Bhisham Sahni, depicting a woman's resilience in Delhi. Order now!
| Category | Novel |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Penguin Random House |
| Language | English |
| Year | 2016 |
| Format | Paperback |
Description
An icon in Hindi literature The Hindu The braid of young Basanti s life thickens with time. Feisty and fearless, she plays hide and seek with her overbearing father, dodges the crippled old tailor whom she s sold to and elopes with a handsome young man. Unwilling to let anyone suppress her spirit, she even rejects the benevolence of Shyama bibi, her confidante and employer.With the thunderous clap of demolition of a basti in Delhi and a complex understanding of the confluence of classes, renowned writer Bhisham Sahni gives voice, laughter and resolve to a persona who might have otherwise coursed silently away through the veins of this megacity.
