VIJAY

• ISBN: 9789357200660

• Edition: 3

• Publishing Year: 1940

• Pages: 144

• Language: Marathi

• Category: Novel

• Binding: Paperback

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

About The Book:
This novel centers around Vijay, a young and ambitious pilot whose life takes a tragic turn after a plane crash leaves him paralyzed from the waist down. Just months after his marriage to Neela, the accident forces him to confront his new reality, filled with hopelessness. Unable to cope with the immense burden, Vijay contemplates suicide, but his mother’s wise counsel and encouragement pull him back from the brink. He takes a solemn promise from his mother to overcome the darkness and live on.

The story also unfolds with characters from Vijay’s family and social circle, most notably Appasaheb, a wealthy mill owner, and his daughter Nirmala, who harbors feelings for Vijay's uncle, Arvind. Arvind, who works at Appasaheb’s mill, takes a stand for the workers when Appasaheb wants to make him the manager, leading to a strike and his eventual imprisonment. Arvind’s return to Vijay’s house brings with it more emotional complexities, as Neela reveals a secret from her heart, and Arvind’s love interest shifts between Neela and Nirmala.

The novel explores sentimentality, family dynamics, and the struggles of individuals against the backdrop of an industrial and familial setting. The love, conflicts, and promises within the family circle create a moving and dramatic narrative of personal and societal challenges, making this a timeless tale of resilience and the human spirit.