Reader's Paradise discussion

Talk about anything here, until it's related with Hindi Literature!!
Favourite Hindi authors, favourite Hindi books, Hindi poetry, Hindi translations.....anything goes here:)
We are waiting to hear from you....

Yay yay yay!
I hope this thread will help me explore the untouched spectrum of Hindi Lit.

Gorab wrote: "Yay yay yay!
I hope this thread will help me explore the untouched spectrum of Hindi Lit."

This thread is so much silent, except we two monkeys.
I'll mention it in our next broadcast message.
G, why don't u invite ur friend Vikas Nainwal (I don't think I spelled it correct:/). And Pran also.

Have invited him...

Read a few of Manto's short stories some time back. Quiet touchy with stories revolving around the partition and all.

Have anyone of you read Rehan Per Ragghu ? It was a good satire on family ties and social structure.

Gorab wrote: "Have invited him..."

That's good.

Utsav wrote: "Read a few of Manto's short stories some time back. Quiet touchy with stories revolving around the partition and all.

Have anyone of you read Rehan Per Ragghu ? It was a good satire on family ties..."

I'm yet to read Manto. I've heard many great things about him.

@Gorab- I've heard that he's known as "Premchand of Pakistan". Wanna try someday?

Hi,
thank you for inviting me to the group. Manto's stories are being narrated in the radio mirchi show from some time now. You can hear the stories here:
http://www.radiomirchi.com/delhi/what...

जहाँ तक हिंदी साहित्य की बात है तो अभी मैं भी इसमें नौसीखियाँ हूँ । लेकिन कुछ उपन्यास है जिन्हें मैं साझा करना चाहूँगा :
१) मोहन दास - उदय प्रकाश(उनका कहानी संग्रह अरेबा परेबा भी पढने लायक है। उसमे काफी अच्छी कहानियां है जैसे नौकरी, और अंत में प्राथना, पॉल गोमरे का स्कूटर इत्यादि )
२) लाल पसीना - अभिमन्यु अनत (अभिमन्यु अनत मॉरिशस में रहते हैं और वही हिंदी में लिखते हैं। उनका यह उपन्यास उन प्रवासी भारतियों की कहानी है जिन्हें अच्छे जीवन का धोखा देकर मॉरिशस लाया गया था और इधर गिरमिटियों के रूप में बंधुवा मजदूर बना दिया गया था।)
३)वह भी कोई देस है महाराज - अनिल यादव (यह एक यात्रा संस्मरण है जो लेखक ने अपनी नार्थ ईस्ट की यात्रा के दौरान लिखा था। 150 पृष्ठों के अन्दर उन्होंने उत्तर पूर्वी राज्यों की सामजिक और राजनीतिक हालात का खाका खींचा है। )
४) गोदान - प्रेमचंद (इसके विषय में कुछ भी कहना सूरज को दिया दिखाने के सामान है।)
५)बनारस टॉकीज़ - सत्य व्यास (bhu में लॉ कॉलेज के हॉस्टल की कहानी है। एक फील गुड उपन्यास है जो हॉस्टल की ज़िन्दगी को दर्शाता है। मुझे इसे पढ़कर काफी मज़ा आया।)
६) काशी का अस्सी - काशीनाथ सिंह काशीनाथ सिंह जी का यह उपन्यास अस्सी घाट को लेकर लिखा गया है। उपन्यास में सब कुछ है। हर किसी को इसे पढना चाहिए।
७) गायब होता देश - रणेंद्र
८) कृष्णा सोबती जी के लिखे उपन्यास ए लड़की, मित्रो मरजानी और ज़िन्दगीनामा
९) मैत्रयी पुष्पा जी के उपन्यास गाँव में रहने वाली औरतों संघर्ष को दर्शाती हैं।
इसके इलावा कई उपन्यासकार है जैसे मन्नू भंडारी (आपका बंटी, त्रिशंकु),ममता कालिया, चित्र मुद्गल, अमृता प्रीतम,नरेन्द्र कोहली इत्यादि। अगर हिस्टोरिकल फिक्शन में रुचि है तो आचार्य चतुरसेन का नाम काफी सुना है। हालांकि, अभी मुझे उन्हें पढना है।

Bhai saab! aap nausikhiye ho to fir humne to abhi janm hi nhi liya hai duniya mein!
So glad you joined for the benefit of all :)

Yes Arpit, lets try Manto sometime.
And Vikas, aapne jitne upanyas bataye usmein se maine 1 bhi nhi padha hai. And unme se mere paas keval Godan hai. I'll try getting kashi ka assi and Banares Talkies too.

Gorab wrote: "Bhai saab! aap nausikhiye ho to fir humne to abhi janm hi nhi liya hai duniya mein!
So glad you joined for the benefit of all :)"

I started reading in hindi after i finished my college. In this way i'm just 4 year old in the world of hindi literature . There is lot to read and thousands of gems to discover. I hope we'll be able to help each other in this journey.

विकास wrote: "Hi,
thank you for inviting me to the group. Manto's stories are being narrated in the radio mirchi show from some time now. You can hear the stories here:
http://www.radiomirchi.com/delhi/what......"

I've bookmarked it. Will listen in my spare time.

Gorab wrote: "Bhai saab! aap nausikhiye ho to fir humne to abhi janm hi nhi liya hai duniya mein!
So glad you joined for the benefit of all :)"

Agree with each and every word:)

I've heard about Lal Pasina, Godan and Banaras Talkies.
Will try them. Of course with the help of Gorab.

Gorab wrote: "Yes Arpit, lets try Manto sometime.
And Vikas, aapne jitne upanyas bataye usmein se maine 1 bhi nhi padha hai. And unme se mere paas keval Godan hai. I'll try getting kashi ka assi and Banares Talk..."

Deal.

I wonder if Pran will like to share some Premchand-Ghyan!!

I'll ping her.

Keval 4 saal mein itna kuch!! That's inspiring. With these recos, I'm sure I'll read more Hindi stuff.

Gorab wrote: "Keval 4 saal mein itna kuch!! That's inspiring. With these recos, I'm sure I'll read more Hindi stuff."

Let's start with Godan. My exams will be over on 28th of May. What about Godan in June?

Arpit wrote: "I've heard about Lal Pasina, Godan and Banaras Talkies.
Will try them. Of course with the help of Gorab."

Yep go ahead !! I forgot to add Harishankar Parsai's name in the list. भारत में उनके जैसा व्यंगकार शायद ही हुआ होगा। उनकी रचना का उदाहरण:
मंत्री ने वक्तव्य दिया - अध्यक्ष महोदय! ऐसी समस्याओं को हल करने का यही एकमात्र और अचूक तरीका हमारे पास है। जब भी कोई हमारे पास शिकायत ले कर आता है, हम कह देते हैं कि तुम्हें कम्युनिस्टों ने भड़काया है। इससे समस्या हल हो जाती है। अध्यक्ष महोदय, मैंने इस तरीके को अपने बच्चे पर आजमा कर देख लिया है। कल उसकी माँ बाहर गई हुई थी। लड़के को भूख लगी और वह रोने लगा। मैंने उससे कहा - क्यों रोता है? मालूम होता है तुझे कम्युनिस्टों ने भड़काया है। अध्यक्ष महोदय, इतना सुनते ही लड़का चुप हो गया और उसे दूध पिलाने की जरूरत ही नहीं पड़ी। इसलिए जब मैं कहता हूँ कि तुम्हें कम्युनिस्टों ने भड़काया है तब इन किसानों को समझ लेना चाहिए कि उनकी समस्या हल हो चुकी है।
-वाक आउट! स्लीप आउट! ईट आउट!

He is the best satirist in hindi. There is a page in facebook which posts parts of satire. You can follow it to get your daily dose of परसाई।
https://www.facebook.com/HariSankaraP...

Thanks for sharing LAL PASINA. I think it is very touching . I want to read the book at the earliest possible.

why didn't anybody told me about this thread >-<

In hindi I have read preamchand, few stories of Mahadevi Varma and few poems by Dinkar and Nirala.

Currently I am reading Saket by Maithili Sharan Gupt.

Pranjali wrote: "why didn't anybody told me about this thread >-<"

I was going to PM you, but forgot .*facepalm*
But glad you found your way here by yourself:)

I have read some poem of Maithili Sharan Gupt in my school, though I don't remember now. Isn't he our national poet?

In hindi poetry, I have only read Madhushala (complete) and loved it. Can you recommend some more, Pran?

Arpit wrote: "Pranjali wrote: "why didn't anybody told me about this thread >-

I was going to PM you, but forgot you *facepalm*
But glad you found your way here by yourself:)"

-_-

so you guys planning on reading Godan, good choice!!!

I have wanted to read Gunaho Ka Devata by Dharamveer Bharti for a long time, if anyone is interested do tell me although I will be able to read this after a month or two......

Arpit wrote: "I have read some poem of Maithili Sharan Gupt in my school, though I don't remember now. Isn't he our national poet?"

NO that would be Ramdhari singh Dinkar

Pranjali wrote: "I have wanted to read Gunaho Ka Devata by Dharamveer Bharti for a long time, if anyone is interested do tell me although I will be able to rea..."

I have read Gunahon Ka Devata. I liked it. It made me emotional twice.

Arpit wrote: "In hindi poetry, I have only read Madhushala (complete) and loved it. Can you recommend some more, Pran?"

I too loved Madhushala!!
here is a great site to read hindi poems http://kavitakosh.org/kk

Pranjali wrote: "so you guys planning on reading Godan, good choice!!!

I have wanted to read Gunaho Ka Devata by Dharamveer Bharti for a long time, if anyone is interested do tell me although I will be able to rea..."
गुनाहों का देवता पढ़ी है। सुधा और चंदर जैसा रिश्ता शायद ही हिंदी साहित्य में कहीं दर्शाया गया हो। मुझे उसका पहला हिस्सा काफी पसन्द आया और बाद का हिस्सा उतना ही बुरा लगा। पढने के बाद इधर अपनी राय जरूर दीजियेगा।

Yep, the first half was awesome. Although I had some issues with the storyline, but it was a great read.

There's also a English translation of Gunahon Ka Devata, named Chander & Sudha. Although I'd still suggest the original text.

@Vikas @Arpit - umm.... okay but it still worth reading, right?

Arpit wrote: "There's also a English translation of Gunahon Ka Devata, named Chander & Sudha. Although I'd still suggest the original text."

Don't worry I am going to read it in Hindi!!! :)

Of course it is!!

yes,it is. i have already read it twice. and i plan on reading it next year too. There are few books that i like to repeat. It's one of them.

That good? I must give it a try then.

Gorab wrote: "That good? I must give it a try then."
I suggest if you want to read it, then read it without any expectations. There have many books in my case which i couldn't enjoy that much because i picked them up with lot of expectations.

Ya that happens a lot with me. Expectations kill. Isiliye I try to stay away from reviews (and even blurbs) before reading.

Gorab wrote: "That good? I must give it a try then."

yay!! we can BR sometime??
but not for next month or two.........

Deal :)

मुझे नेट में घुमते हुए ये दो लिंक मिले:
http://www.srijangatha.com/%E0%A4%B9%...


http://abhishodh-hindi.blogspot.in/20...

अगर हिंदी की बात की जाये तो मुझे महिला कथाकारों ने पुरषों से ज्यादा प्रभावित किया है। उम्मीद है आप लोगों को कई नए नाम पता चलेंगे।

Have acquired loads of Hindi books. Do ping me if you're interested to read any of it :)

Vaishali ki Nagarvadhu: Sampoorn Sanskaran
Chaudhah Phere
Meri Teri Uski Baat
Vatan aur Desh
Chitralekha
Musafir Cafe
Aapka Bunti
Maila Aanchal
Kitne Pakistan

Some older ones which are still lying unread :
Dozakhnama : Jab Manto Hue Ghalib se RuBuRu (Planning in November 2016)
राग दरबारी
Rehan Per Ragghu
मंटो की कहानियाँ Manto Ki Kahaniyan [Reading in parts since a couple of months]
Samarsiddha
Colaba Conspiracy
Godan (Planning in Nov-Dec 2016)

Gorab wrote: "Have acquired loads of Hindi books. Do ping me if you're interested to read any of it :)

Vaishali ki Nagarvadhu: Sampoorn Sanskaran
Chaudhah Phere
[book:Meri Teri U..."
लेट्स डू दोज़खनामा इन नवम्बर.

लोल :D
नवम्बर इट इज़!

दिव्य प्रकाश दुबे की 'मुसाफ़िर कैफ़े' ट्राई कर सकते हैं. वैसे मैंने नहीं पढ़ी है, मगर तारीफ़ काफी सुनी है.

Sandeep wrote: "दिव्य प्रकाश दुबे की 'मुसाफ़िर कैफ़े' ट्राई कर सकते हैं. वैसे मैंने नहीं पढ़ी है, मगर तारीफ़ काफी सुनी है."
खरीद के मैंने रख तो ली है लेकिन पढने का विचार अभी नहीं है.