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Karejwa
With only half an hour left for the world to end, Pintoo only wants one thing for his last wish - a sweet, hot, melt-in-your-mouth Karejwa.
Based on an original story by Varun Grover, adapted and illustrated by Ankit Kapoor.
Find Karejwa (original) in a vertical scroll comic form at Bakarmax.
Based on an original story by Varun Grover, adapted and illustrated by Ankit Kapoor.
Find Karejwa (original) in a vertical scroll comic form at Bakarmax.
- GenresGraphic Novels
162 pages, Hardcover
First published June 26, 2020
105 people want to read
About the author
Varun Grover
9 books35 followersVarun Grover is an Indian stand-up comic and poet. Though he won the award for Best Lyricist at the 63rd National Film Awards in 2015. He is also co-creator of Aisi Taisi Democracy. Grover was born in Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, to a school-teacher mother and army engineer father. His family is Punjabi. He spent his initial years in Sundernagar and Dehradun, Uttarakhand, before moving to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh for his adolescent years. He studied civil engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, graduating in 2003.
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March 3, 2022
I LOVE YOU VARUN GROVER
July 12, 2020
Amazing!!
Subtle and Sweet! and now I am craving Gulab Jamuns!!
Subtle and Sweet! and now I am craving Gulab Jamuns!!
June 13, 2024
A hot star is going to pass by earth singeing and devastating everything on earth. Most people think it is a joke initially but the bright red star appears in the sky looming as the D-day approaches. Most people scurry to fulfill their last wishes. Meanwhile Pintu only wants to taste Karejwa - a mithai like the Gulab Jamun that melts into your mouth before he dies. This is his story.
Science fiction meets sweets (mithai) history in this comic story written by Varun Grover. His original story in Hindi is on the last few pages of the book. The graphic novel is drawn well but the pages are too dark (printing error?) sometimes. The artwork is fine but not great. I though enjoyed the short story more. It's a decent adaptation of the story.
Science fiction meets sweets (mithai) history in this comic story written by Varun Grover. His original story in Hindi is on the last few pages of the book. The graphic novel is drawn well but the pages are too dark (printing error?) sometimes. The artwork is fine but not great. I though enjoyed the short story more. It's a decent adaptation of the story.
February 4, 2024
do you guys ever think about dying?
September 15, 2020
This digital graphic novella is a breath of fresh air that I didn't know I was craving for. A beautifully fresh take on doomsday scenario that is surprisingly cute.
The artwork is beautiful, set in the eclectic streets of Banaras. The style reminded me of the good old Pinki comics by Pran. I just went to Banaras last year, and I can't imagine a better way to depict Kashi in a comic book. Kudos to Ankit Kapoor, the illustrator.
The story is a political satire on the current state of India, told through the innocent quest of a child to fulfill his dream before the world comes to an end. I don't want to give any spoilers, so let's leave it at that.
P.S: Don't miss out on the news tickers running on the TV screens.
The artwork is beautiful, set in the eclectic streets of Banaras. The style reminded me of the good old Pinki comics by Pran. I just went to Banaras last year, and I can't imagine a better way to depict Kashi in a comic book. Kudos to Ankit Kapoor, the illustrator.
The story is a political satire on the current state of India, told through the innocent quest of a child to fulfill his dream before the world comes to an end. I don't want to give any spoilers, so let's leave it at that.
P.S: Don't miss out on the news tickers running on the TV screens.
April 27, 2024
The book explains about Karejwa in a very beautiful and detailed way. The illustrations of the book are very realistic and beautiful and will take your life away.
When there is only half an hour left before the world ends Pintoo only wants one thing and that is a sweet – hot, melt-in-your-mouth dish as his last wish is Karejwa.
It is a great book that combines humour, emotion and social influence within an engaging and interesting story. It took me just around an hour to finish reading it but more than a day to see what I had just read. The illustrations are very much in toe with the writing which incredibly influenced the book. Though be ready with a gulab jamun near you after you finish reading it because whether you like sweets or not this book is going to make you crave it.
The storyline feels naive and idiotic at first but we see its simplicity as it moves forward for a choice of something he loves. Some hilarious one-liners will make you laugh without moving away from the story and keep you hooked. While the book focuses on Pinto’s quest for his favourite sweet it also has some glimpses of political and deep battles within it.
As death is looming over the world’s head the book will force you to introspect your life’s meaning. It gives a sense of depth to the essence of life and metaphors and their complexities. There is wit, humour, subtle points, within-the-lines commentary and a lot more within the words and illustrations. It is a unique work with a different routine of desiring a sweet treat for oneself.
Overall, this is a beautiful graphic novel that is thought-provoking and emphasises human desires even when we are standing on life’s doom.
When there is only half an hour left before the world ends Pintoo only wants one thing and that is a sweet – hot, melt-in-your-mouth dish as his last wish is Karejwa.
It is a great book that combines humour, emotion and social influence within an engaging and interesting story. It took me just around an hour to finish reading it but more than a day to see what I had just read. The illustrations are very much in toe with the writing which incredibly influenced the book. Though be ready with a gulab jamun near you after you finish reading it because whether you like sweets or not this book is going to make you crave it.
The storyline feels naive and idiotic at first but we see its simplicity as it moves forward for a choice of something he loves. Some hilarious one-liners will make you laugh without moving away from the story and keep you hooked. While the book focuses on Pinto’s quest for his favourite sweet it also has some glimpses of political and deep battles within it.
As death is looming over the world’s head the book will force you to introspect your life’s meaning. It gives a sense of depth to the essence of life and metaphors and their complexities. There is wit, humour, subtle points, within-the-lines commentary and a lot more within the words and illustrations. It is a unique work with a different routine of desiring a sweet treat for oneself.
Overall, this is a beautiful graphic novel that is thought-provoking and emphasises human desires even when we are standing on life’s doom.
May 8, 2024
What happens when all you want before the apocalypse hits is a piece of Karejwa as your last wish? Well, what you do is just go for it!
This beautifully illustrated comics book is the story of Pintoo and his adventurous journey of going for that one piece of melt-in-the-mouth Karejwa as the world comes to an end. The story was seamless in its execution, and I absolutely loved the illustrations in the book.
Karejwa is a simple story of courage and one’s love for their favorite food. The complete story felt like a movie sequence in motion with the vibrant illustrations and quirky story lines. I got so immersed in the book that I was unable to realize when it all got over. Honestly, I am still a tiny bit confused about the ending!
I feel like this would be such an interesting read for young readers out there that will teach them some very important values in the most subtle and fun way, and that’s why I would highly recommend you check this book out for the little readers around you.
This beautifully illustrated comics book is the story of Pintoo and his adventurous journey of going for that one piece of melt-in-the-mouth Karejwa as the world comes to an end. The story was seamless in its execution, and I absolutely loved the illustrations in the book.
Karejwa is a simple story of courage and one’s love for their favorite food. The complete story felt like a movie sequence in motion with the vibrant illustrations and quirky story lines. I got so immersed in the book that I was unable to realize when it all got over. Honestly, I am still a tiny bit confused about the ending!
I feel like this would be such an interesting read for young readers out there that will teach them some very important values in the most subtle and fun way, and that’s why I would highly recommend you check this book out for the little readers around you.
July 22, 2022
Based on an apocalyptic scenario and the wish of a child to eat the melt in mouth Gulab Jamun, Karejwa kind of reminded me of Don't Look Up even though it was written way before that movie was released.
It's a bittersweet story of young Pintoo and his wish to have Gulab Jamun before the world ends. The emotions have been captured beautifully through the story and the illustrations.
The writers have very well captured the anxiety and tension of an apocalyptic scenario and driven a parallel with Pintoo's anxiety of fulfilling his last wish. As a reader, I kept hoping for a miraculous plot twist till the very end, but the story delivers what it is set to deliver from the very beginning.
It's a bittersweet story of young Pintoo and his wish to have Gulab Jamun before the world ends. The emotions have been captured beautifully through the story and the illustrations.
The writers have very well captured the anxiety and tension of an apocalyptic scenario and driven a parallel with Pintoo's anxiety of fulfilling his last wish. As a reader, I kept hoping for a miraculous plot twist till the very end, but the story delivers what it is set to deliver from the very beginning.
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October 21, 2024Good, but definitely not as good as its credentials made it seem. Presented by Bakarmax, written by Varun Grover, quotes on the back by Vikramaditya Motwane. I preferred it as a short story rather than a comic book.
August 9, 2020
This is available in 3 languages
1. Hindi
2. English
3. HingLish
It's beautifully drawn and will take you straight to your childhood just like it took me.
Need more books like this.
1. Hindi
2. English
3. HingLish
It's beautifully drawn and will take you straight to your childhood just like it took me.
Need more books like this.
June 26, 2021
The artwork is immaculate.
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January 15, 2024
Loved the theme of the book. It merges science, politics and a childish desire to eat a special gulab jamun. I loved the research and love put into this book.
February 16, 2024
I love most everything that Varun does. Sadly though, this didn't do it for me. It felt undercooked. And overpriced for the value I got from it. I did quite enjoy the depiction of the small town.
December 25, 2024
Delightful graphic novel based on a short story by Varun Grover based in Benares...wonderfully adapted by the team
July 5, 2020
This will take you straight to the streets of Banaras. I never had such nostalgia for Banaras before. A wonderful story with a powerful underlying message. Beautiful illustration by Ankit Kapoor is the soul of this story. Highly recommended.
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