ITHE KUNI NAHI

Details:

• ISBN: 9789353174231

• Edition: 1

• Publishing Year: February 2020

• Pages: 132

• Language: Translated from Gujarati to Marathi

• Category: Fiction

• Sub Category: Fantasy, Erotic, Romance, Sagas, Classic

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Binding: Paperback

Description:

In this poignant tale, the writer explores the journey of a young woman’s search for her true identity. The story begins in Karachi before the Partition of India and concludes in Mumbai, spanning time and space across generations.

Valimohamad and Vajubhai, former partners in a renowned jewelry firm, close down their business and move to India. Valimohamad raises his son, Suleman, as a virtuous man and marries him to Sakina, but they remain childless. A fellow jeweler and social worker, Someshwar Dutt, invites the couple to Calcutta. Upon their return to Bombay, they bring with them an adopted child, Bhavani, who becomes the protagonist of the story.

Bhavani, a beautiful college-going girl, is about to marry Yasin. However, his family insists on changing her name, which Bhavani refuses. She soon learns of her adoption, prompting a quest to uncover her biological parents. Her journey leads her to various places and encounters. Her birth mother, now a well-established and respected social figure, refuses to acknowledge her, while the irresponsible college boy who had once been her lover is now a successful but lonely divorced lawyer, eager to offer his wealth and affection.

Despite their offers, Bhavani turns them down and returns to her adoptive parents, willing to change her name and marry Yasin. But it’s too late—Yasin has already married someone else. In the end, Bhavani discovers the profound truth: identity is not just shaped by personal choices. Life is an intricate blend of choices and circumstances, and the search for self can be a lonely journey. As Bhavani realizes, even the sky does not belong to anyone, and ultimately, everyone is alone.

The story is a reflection on the complexities of identity, family, and the pursuit of self-understanding.