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18 results for “family

Short Stories1930

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.

Short Stories1930

Algyojha (अलग्योझा)

Algyojha (अलग्योझा) by Premchand explores the painful consequences of family partition and the destruction of joint family bonds.

Short Stories1930

Bhoot (भूत)

Bhoot (भूत) by Premchand explores the haunting consequences of immoral desires when a widower develops inappropriate feelings for his adopted daughter.

Short Stories1930

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.

Short Stories1930

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.

Short Stories1930

Vajrpaat (वज्रपात)

Vajrpaat (वज्रपात) by Premchand is a powerful tale of sudden tragedy striking an unsuspecting family, exploring how calamity transforms lives.

Short Stories1928

Maa (माँ)

Maa (माँ) by Premchand is a deeply emotional story of Karuna, whose freedom fighter husband returns from prison as a broken man.

Short Stories1924

Abhushan (आभूषण)

Abhushan (आभूषण) by Premchand explores how a wife's obsession with jewelry leads to family conflict and a lesson in true values.

Short Stories1924

Lottery (लॉटरी)

Lottery (लॉटरी) by Premchand shows how the dream of winning a lottery destroys family peace and reveals hidden greed in relationships.

Short Stories1924

Sawa Ser Gehun (सवा सेर गेहूं)

Sawa Ser Gehun (सवा सेर गेहूं) by Premchand shows how a loan of 1.25 seers of wheat enslaves farmer Shankar's family for generations.

Short Stories1922

Chori (चोरी)

Chori (चोरी) by Premchand is a childhood story of two young cousins who steal a rupee from home and face the consequences of their mischief.

Short Stories1922

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.

Short Stories1921

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.

Short Stories1921

Putra Prem (पुत्र प्रेम)

Putra Prem (पुत्र प्रेम) by Premchand explores how excessive parental love can spoil a child while true love requires discipline.

Short Stories1920

Rakt Pariksha (रक्त परीक्षा)

Rakt Pariksha (रक्त परीक्षा) by Premchand is a timeless fable where a king tests his sons, revealing that true leadership lies in compassion, not cruelty.

Short Stories1915

Beti Ka Dhan (बेटी का धन)

Beti Ka Dhan (बेटी का धन) by Premchand tells how Gangajali sells her wedding jewelry to save her father from crushing debt.

Short Stories1915

Saut (सौत)

Saut (सौत) by Premchand is a poignant exploration of jealousy, love, and sacrifice between co-wives in a traditional Indian household.

Short Stories1910

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.