Nilina's Song: The Life of Naina Devi

Book Details

• Author: AshaRani Mathur

• Publisher: Niyogi Books

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9789386906076

• Pages: 216

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

"Nilina’s Song" by AshaRani Mathur tells the captivating biography of Naina Devi, a remarkable woman whose life was a journey through transformative historical and cultural shifts. From the post-Renaissance Bengal to the grandeur of Viceregal Simla, and from the opulence of Raj-era royal circles to the Nawabi elegance of Awadh and Rampur, Naina Devi’s extraordinary story unfolds across time and places, all marked by pivotal changes in both history and geography.

Through rich interviews with her family and friends, the author carefully traces Naina’s metamorphosis from Nilina, the granddaughter of the renowned Keshub Chandra Sen, immersed in the ideals of the Brahmo Samaj, to Rani Nina Ripjit Singh, the wife of a Punjab aristocrat. As she navigated through these changes, her character evolved from a refined societal figure to Naina Devi, a seeker of music, who ultimately found her passion and peace in the world of performance arts.

This book is a deep and engaging exploration of a woman who, amidst changing circumstances, continually reinvented herself, finding both her identity and her calling through music. "Nilina’s Song" is not just a biography; it is a narrative of resilience, transformation, and the beauty of self-discovery.