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35 results for “art”
Miss Padma (मिस पद्मा)
Miss Padma (मिस पद्मा) by Premchand explores a modern educated woman's quest for love and independence in colonial India's changing society.
Riyasat Ka Deewan (रियासत का दीवान)
Riyasat Ka Deewan (रियासत का दीवान) by Premchand exposes the moral corruption of colonial bureaucracy through a minister's tragic compromise.
Vidrohi (विद्रोही)
Vidrohi (विद्रोही) by Premchand is a heart-wrenching tale of love betrayed by greed as childhood sweethearts are torn apart by dowry.
Eidgah (ईदगाह)
Eidgah (ईदगाह) by Premchand is a heartwarming story of young Hamid who buys a chimta for his grandmother instead of toys at the Eid fair.
Hinsa Parmo Dharma (हिंसा परमो धर्म)
Hinsa Parmo Dharma (हिंसा परमो धर्म) by Premchand is a satirical masterpiece exposing religious hypocrisy through a selfless villager's city encounter.
Aakhiri Heela (आखिरी हिला)
Aakhiri Heela (आखिरी हिला) by Premchand is a poignant story about Ragghu, a selfless son who sacrifices everything for his stepfamily, only to be torn apart by his wife's greed. A tale of family bonds vs selfish desires.
Algyojha (अलग्योझा)
Algyojha (अलग्योझा) by Premchand explores the painful consequences of family partition and the destruction of joint family bonds.
Anubhav (अनुभव)
Anubhav (अनुभव) by Premchand is a thoughtful tale showing how life's experiences transform character and bring wisdom through hardship.
Dhaporsankh (ढपोरसंख)
Dhaporsankh (ढपोरसंख) by Premchand is a satirical story about a gullible man who repeatedly gets conned by a fraudulent writer claiming to be in distress.
Gila (गिला)
Gila (गिला) by Premchand is a profound story about grievances and resentments that poison relationships when left unspoken for too long.
Jhanki (झांकी)
Jhanki (झांकी) by Premchand offers vivid tableaux of village life, capturing moments of joy, sorrow, and the everyday struggles of rural communities.
Juloos (जुलूस)
Juloos (जुलूस) by Premchand captures the spirit of India's freedom struggle through a procession, showing how ordinary people became part of the movement.
Jyoti (ज्योति)
Jyoti (ज्योति) by Premchand is an inspiring tale of hope and enlightenment, where knowledge and compassion become the light dispelling darkness of ignorance.
Kayar (कायर)
Kayar (कायर) by Premchand explores how fear and social pressure can paralyze a man, and how true courage emerges in crisis moments.
Khudai Faujdar (खुदाई फौजदार)
Khudai Faujdar (खुदाई फौजदार) by Premchand satirizes a self-righteous man who appoints himself village judge, dispensing flawed justice.
Kusum (कुसुम)
Kusum (कुसुम) by Premchand portrays a young girl's innocence crushed by poverty and social cruelty in rural India's harsh realities.
Lanchhan (लांछन)
Lanchhan (लांछन) by Premchand depicts how false accusations and social stigma destroy an innocent person's life in conservative society.
Maryada ki Vedi (मर्यादा की वेदी)
Maryada ki Vedi (मर्यादा की वेदी) by Premchand portrays a family's heart-wrenching sacrifice at the altar of honor and social dignity.
Motor Ke Chhinte (मोटर के छींटे)
Motor Ke Chhinte (मोटर के छींटे) by Premchand is a satirical story exposing class divide through a motorcar splashing mud on the poor.
Nirvasan (निर्वासन)
Nirvasan (निर्वासन) by Premchand is a heart-wrenching story of exile where displacement tears apart families and tests the bonds of love and loyalty.
Rasik Sampadak (रसिक संपादक)
Rasik Sampadak (रसिक संपादक) by Premchand is a satirical tale exposing the hypocrisy of journalism and intellectuals in colonial India.
Shanti (शांति)
Shanti (शांति) by Premchand is a moving tale of a widow's quiet strength and dignity as she raises her daughter alone after her husband's death.
Shikar (शिकार)
Shikar (शिकार) by Premchand is a gripping tale exploring the moral complexities of hunting and man's relationship with nature.
Subhagi (सुभागी)
Subhagi (सुभागी) by Premchand portrays a village woman navigating fate, fortune, and societal expectations with quiet resilience.
Swamini (स्वामिनी)
Swamini (स्वामिनी) by Premchand explores a widow's transformation as she becomes mistress of her household and discovers power.
Tawan (तावान)
Tawan (तावान) by Premchand is a poignant story of a peasant's struggle for fair compensation against an oppressive system.
Ghasvali (घासवाली)
Ghasvali (घासवाली) by Premchand is a moving portrait of a grass-selling woman whose dignity and resilience shine through crushing poverty.
Manovritti (मनोवृत्ति)
Manovritti (मनोवृत्ति) by Premchand delves into human psychology, showing how circumstances and experiences transform a person's mental outlook.
Ghar Jamai (घर जमाई)
Ghar Jamai (घर जमाई) by Premchand is a poignant tale of a man's struggle for dignity while living with his in-laws, exploring patriarchy and self-respect.
Boodhi Kaki (बूढ़ी काकी)
Boodhi Kaki (बूढ़ी काकी) by Premchand is a heart-wrenching story of an elderly woman neglected and starved by her own family.
Beton Wali Vidhwa (बेटों वाली विधवा)
Beton Wali Vidhwa (बेटों वाली विधवा) by Premchand depicts a widow's tragic loss of authority despite having four capable sons.
Lekhak (लेखक)
Lekhak (लेखक) by Premchand explores a writer's lonely struggle for recognition, realizing true art demands burning like a candle for others.
Bade Ghar Ki Beti (बड़े घर की बेटी)
Bade Ghar Ki Beti (बड़े घर की बेटी) by Premchand shows how one wise daughter-in-law prevents a joint family from breaking apart.
Upanyas (उपन्यास)
Premchand's thoughts on the art of novel writing and its evolution in Hindi literature.
Karbala (कर्बला)
A historical play depicting the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at Karbala. A powerful exploration of sacrifice and standing up for truth.