Tashree: Don't look into her eyes!

by Sumit Menaria

आप कोई भी कहानी या फ़िल्म उठा कर देखलीजिये आपको एक न एक दृश्य अवश्य मिलजाएगा जहाँ नायक कुछ गुंडों से नायिका कीरक्षा करता हैं या फिर उसे किसी मुसीबत सेनिकालता हैं. प्रेम कहानियो का तो आधार हीयहीं हैं कि जब तक नायक किसी अद्वितीय वीरता का प्रदर्शन नहीं करता हैं नायिका उसकेप्रेम में नहीं पड़ती हैं, जैसे की नायिका कोकिसी प्रेमी की नही किसी अंगरक्षक कीआवश्यकता हो. हालांकि पूरी मनुष्य जातिही किसी अवतार के आश्रय बैठी हैं परंतुस्त्री जात को हर समय एक पुरुष अवतार की आवश्यकता होती हैं, फिर वो उसका पति,प्रेमी, पिता, भाई या मित्र कोई भी हो.ताश्री एक विपरीत कहानी हैं. यह कहानी हैं;एक आत्मनिर्भर लड़की की जिसे किसीअन्य की सहायता नही चाहिए, जो अपनेदुश्मनो को स्वयं ही सबक सीखा सकती हैं.

340 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 23, 2017

Reviews

[Vidhya Thakkar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tashree by Sumit Menaria published by Ekatra Publishing is a beautiful book that you will enjoy. With an engaging plot and crisp narration, the author weaves an amazing story filled with twists.

It’s a blend of Mystery, Fantasy and Romance filled with lots of drama and love. Each chapter is going to surprise you with a different twist. I loved the storyline, it’s unique and fascinating. The way the story proceeded, was just wow.

It’s one such book that I did not want to stop reading. The well-developed characters with a strong personality that one could relate to. It’s one of the best Hindi books that I have read till now.

You are going to find a bit of spirituality with a mention of shlokas from Ramayana and Mahabharata at few places. With an intriguing and engaging writing style of the author with a smooth flow of words, makes this book more impressive.

The powerful character of Rana and a strong character of Nandini has my heart. I loved the book. It’s a smooth paced story with simple language. It’s a complete package of Drama, Action, mystery and Romance. Like a complete Bollywood movie. Looking for a different, easy and fun read in Hindi? Do not skip this book.

[Booxoul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hear Hear! Today is the day when I have found the best Hindi read of my life. A book I am in love with; and believe me, YOU CAN’T MISS IT! I am not even kidding when I say, it is one of the best mixtures of fantasy, romance, action and spirituality in Hindi that’s available in the market.

Okay, I know I should divulge the name now. Ready?

**drumrolls**

It is Tashree by Sumit Menaria.

Let’s begin with the most gorgeous and fascinating cover. I couldn’t stop myself from staring at that DAMN COVER! INTO THOSE EYES! (even when the subtext literally says, “Don’t look into her eyes.”) Tashree is gonna stay in the front of my shelf for a long long time; just so I could stare at her every time I pass it.

Next, the plotline. The author has done such an incredible job crafting this hell of a story; I WANT MORE *sobs*. Much can’t be said about the story because…..aah, you’ll have to read it yourself. But, you have my word, you will not regret it. As I said before, Tashree is the best Hindi book I have ever read.

Be it the language, the narrative (I was at the edge of my seat THE ENTIRE TIME), the characters; I loved it all. The way Sumit Menaria has fitted bits of spirituality so smartly between the undeniably fantastic plot; I am awed. The language use is excellent. The author has also used Sanskrit at some places, quoting Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Vedas.

And you know what?! Tashree has also been adapted in a comic series which I can’t wait to check out. It’s the story of three characters who are on the path to find. Find what, you might ask?

The book is part of Pratilipi's (India’s largest free-access digital publishing and storytelling platform) new imprint partnership titled Ekatra with Manjul Publishing House, best known for translating the Harry Potter books into Indian languages.
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[Tushar Shukla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tashree combines elements of Indian spirituality from ancient texts(Mahabharat, Ramayan, Vedas), Kundalini Yoga, Siddha Yoga, blending strong female leads based story through twists and turns and captivating elements of tantra vidhya, spiritual cults/institutions and much more that will leave you satisfied yet leave you bewildered with a craving to delve more into the world of Tashree. Don't look into her eyes!