TINGAD

Book Details:

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 2nd

• ISBN: 9789357200646

• Pages: 152

• Category: Short Stories

• Binding: Paperback

About The Book:

This collection of short stories is a vibrant portrayal of village life, filled with humor and authentic characters that bring the rural backdrop to life. Through varied and often amusing situations, the stories explore the quirks of human nature and the everyday struggles of village communities.

In Tingad, a Guardian Minister visits a village to assess the flood situation, only to fall into the very water he came to inspect. In Vaikunth, the construction of a new cremation ground in Nigvani village gets washed away in the floods, while political battles unfold in the municipality.

The story Jala takes a humorous turn as the police raid a place where a blue film is being broadcast, only to end up watching the film themselves. In Humaan, Bapya and Tukya stir up a ruckus with their unique and comical language, and in Gasta, the villagers patrol their area to catch thieves but end up indulging in alcohol, giving the robbers free reign.

Election is a light-hearted portrayal of the antics of two so-called reporters, Hanmant Deshmukh and Gundya Nhava, during an election campaign. Shikaar tells the amusing story of Dhondba, a driver who defends his boss against a tiger during a hunting trip, only to discover that the tiger is part of a circus.

Through these stories, the book offers a delightful mix of humor, satire, and sharp observations of rural life. The characters and events in these tales highlight the simplicity and complexity of village existence, making this book a unique and enjoyable feast of storytelling.