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5 results for “death”
Kafan (कफ़न)
Kafan (कफ़न) by Premchand is a devastating story of Ghisu and Madhav, a father-son duo who spend their dying wife's shroud money on food and drink.
Balidan (बलिदान)
Balidan (बलिदान) by Premchand is a moving story of old Harkhu who, facing death, donates his life savings to the freedom movement.
Sadgati (सद्गति)
Sadgati (सद्गति) by Premchand is a tragic tale of Dukhi, a Dalit who dies doing forced labor for Pandit Ghasiram to get an auspicious date.
Dhikkar (धिक्कार)
Dhikkar (धिक्कार) by Premchand is a tragic story of a young widow who faces relentless abuse from her family and ultimately chooses death over dishonor.
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.