Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
View DetailsAuthor: Sudha Menan
Publication: Manjul Publishing House
Category: अनुवादित / कथासंग्रह
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वारसा (Varsa) is a Marathi novel by Sudha Menan. It was published in 2016 by Manjul Publishing House. The novel tells the story of a family over three generations, and the ways in which they are shaped by their history and the choices they make. The novel is set in Mumbai, and follows the lives of the Joshi family. The patriarch of the family, Ramrao Joshi, is a successful businessman who has made his fortune in the textile industry. He is a strict and authoritarian father, and his children are afraid of him. Ramrao's wife, Savitri, is a gentle and kind woman who tries to mediate between her husband and children. The novel's main focus is on Ramrao's son, Ajay. Ajay is a bright and ambitious young man, but he is also rebellious and headstrong. He chafes against his father's authority, and he dreams of making his own way in the world. Ajay's relationship with his father is complex and fraught, and it is a major source of conflict in the novel. Ajay's wife, Priya, is a modern and independent woman who challenges many of the traditional values of the Joshi family. She and Ajay have a loving relationship, but they also have their share of disagreements. Priya's presence in the family causes a lot of tension, and she is often seen as a threat by the other members of the Joshi family. The novel also follows the lives of Ajay and Priya's children, Akash and Aditi. Akash is a bright and talented young man who is determined to succeed in life. He is also very ambitious, and he often puts his own needs ahead of those of his family. Aditi is a kind and compassionate young woman who is more interested in helping others than in achieving personal success. She is often at odds with her brother, and she struggles to find her place in the family. वारसा is a complex and nuanced novel that explores the many ways in which family relationships can be both rewarding and challenging. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption, and it is a testament to the power of the human spirit.