Sarhul (Hindi, Paperback, Banka Ashok)

‘Sarhul’ breathes a fresh life in Hindi Literature. The fourteen stories of this book follow the simple trajectory of human life around us which often goes unseen. The simple language of a common man’s interaction used in the book is reminiscent of the heartfelt sweetness that the words of Premchand and Renu carried with ease. Stories of ‘Sarhul’ reflect the author’s quest to understand the human nature and to voice the unheard of the society. The heart wrenching stories move from commentary on social disparity to the depiction of human innocence, from satire to tragedy and in its wake evoke unparalleled emotions of the readers. These stories set in the present times bring to light the invisible section of the society whose tireless presence keeps the social machinery running.