PHUKAT

📘 Book Details

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 5th Edition

• Year of Publication: May 1993

• ISBN: 9789386454935

• Pages: 120

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Short Stories

🌟 About The Book

A delightful compilation of satirical short stories, this book blends humor with hard-hitting social commentary. The writer masterfully presents a mix of his original stories and translated works, each carrying a humorous tone while holding a mirror to society.

Some of the standout stories include:

• ‘Shivaji Maharajanchi Patrakaranshi Batchit’ – An imaginative conversation between Shivaji Maharaj and modern-day journalists, sharply exposing the contradictions and absurdities in today’s political landscape.

• ‘Tagewade Festival’ – A witty take on how festivals have turned into social fads, highlighting changing cultural attitudes in rural India.

• ‘Mantryanwar Odhawlela Prasang’ – A satirical sketch of the crumbling law-and-order system and the incompetence of elected ministers.

• ‘Eka Shoksabhecha Vruttant’ – A sharp portrayal of the real faces at condolence meetings, shedding light on the hypocrisies in our social behaviors.

Through his writing, the author targets figures in politics, education, law enforcement, and social work, painting a vivid caricature of the world around us. These stories are not just entertaining; they’re thought-provoking, encouraging readers to laugh heartily while also questioning societal norms.

This book is ideal for lovers of Marathi satire and humor, and for those who enjoy literature that blends wit with wisdom.