Author: Sudha Murty.
No. of pages: 154.
Publisher’s name: Penguin books India.
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Genre: Fiction
Mahashweta was written by sudha murthy.Sudha Murty was born into a Deshastha Madhwa Brahmin family on 19 August 1950 in Shiggaon, Haveri in Karnataka, India, the daughter of surgeon Dr. R. H. Kulkarni and his wife Vimala Kulkarni. She was raised by her parents and maternal grandparents. It is a Kannada novel which concerns a female protagonist named Anupama. This novel deals with the issue of leukoderma. This story revolves around a lady Anupama who is so beautiful and brilliant. One day when she was acting in the Sanskrit play titled Mahashwetha a rich doctor fallen in love with her. Both of them got married and Anand has to leave to England for higher studies, Anupama stayed in India to attend lakshmi puja. At that time anupama got white patches and it resulted in leukoderma. Her mother in law throwed her out of her house .Even Anand doesn’t support her he left her. Anupama didn’t get any reply from anand for her letters.She stays with her family in her village. Anupamma was very depressed and attempted suicide. Anupamma was a strong person and she decides to rebuild her life. With the help of her friend she comes to Mumbai where she learns to live life again.There she got good friends and worked as a Sanskrit teacher.She built a good carrier.Anand realized his mistake and want to live with anupamma .One day he came to Bombay to attend international medical seminar and he was invited by his friend to see a Sanskrit play.At the play he came to know that it was anupamma’s play.he got her address from a servant and next day he went to meet her. He begs her to forgive him and return to his life. But anupamma makes her decision clear.She said husband, children, love are irrelevant to her. The novel ends with the planning for another drama with one of her student.
Mahashweta is an inspiring story of courage. This novel deals with the social stigma of leukoderma. I loved this book because of the powerful protagonist character that is shown. She faced many challenges and inspires everyone. The words that are used by an author are very simple. This novel gives a social message.This is about finding yourself. It gives message that no matter how hard the circumstances but we should keep yourself positive.Courage and confidence are the real wealth in life.we should have strong mind and kind hearted.This book is very close to my heart.Anupamma is my favourite character in sudha murthy.
My verdict:
I loved this book. I love how powerful the protagonist’s character is shown. She is shown a beautiful person inspite of the many challenges life has thrown at her. She never loses heart and welcomes every day with a smile on her face. I also love how a ‘never say die” attitude she has. Among Sudha Murty’s female protagonist’s, Anupama is my favorite. Do read this book guys. Its a really wonderful story.
Rating: 4.5/5
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