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Half a Rupee
Stories Decades of enviable commercial success, critical acclaim, widespread popularity and enduring respect are just his due as Gulzar possesses the extraordinary ability to weave magic with words when he puts pen to paper. Half a Rupee Stories is a collection of 25 tales from the master storyteller, poet, lyricist, scriptwriter and director. Translated from Urdu by Sunjoy Shekhar, this collection offers both range and intensity taking the reader far and wide and high and low. Become privy to the memorable moments he shared with friends like Javed Akhtar, Sahir Ludhianvi, and Kuldip Nayar. See Mumbai through the wistful eyes of those relegated to the sidelines of this mammoth metropolis. Feel the turmoil within a suicide bomber living her last day on earth, the anguish of a family battling cancer, the trauma of an earthquake survivor and much more.
When slander and sabotage threaten to ruin the reputation and credibility of prominent software firm Talsera immediate damage control is necessary for its survival. The precision of these attacks suggests insider involvement. The prime suspect is vindictive ex-employee Vikram. But is this just the personal vendetta of a lone saboteur or is there an elaborate conspiracy? The plot thickens when Nintin is fired right on the verge of a breakthrough. Meanwhile, valued associate Shivani is fast turning into a liability as her clandestine meetings with an important client are highly suspicious. The timing of this fracas is especially unfortunate as Devries, the head honcho of Dutch firm RoddInfo arrives to personally oversee negotiations but ends up behind bars facing serious charges. Ultimately the top brass finds themselves facing the greatest challenge of their professional careers. But are they equal to the task?
Shocking headlines reporting reprehensible acts of violence, exploitation and injustice are unfortunately more the norm than the exception. The 11 stories in this book covey the author’s heartfelt concern for his fellow man as he deliberately eschews levity and addresses serious social problems. The author denounces the system that rewards brutes like Raju who enforce terror under the guise of democracy. He laments the lot of Shanti and Vipasha whose existence is blighted by their cruel menfolk as they possess little agency or recourse. He explains how love became a death sentence for Mangal and Savita as their families turn executioners and their brutal murders are labelled honour killings. Illustrating that short-sighted individualism in a highly interdependent society hinders peace and harmony perpetuating a vicious cycle of hate and pain.
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