Mahasweta book by sudha murthy biography
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Review of Mahasweta by Sudha Murty
Though a fictional story Mahashweta is built around a very real problem in India. It is the story of hundreds of people who suffer from the condition of Leukoderma. It is the ailment in which the patient gets white spots on their bodies.
It is not as much a disease but a lack of pigmentation in the skin. The lead of the novel Anupama is a beauty to behold. A rich doctor falls in love with her and marries her.
After the marriage, the family of the groom comes to know about the Leucoderma condition of Anupama. It was not previously known even to Anupama.
Want to know how it unfolds?
For that, you will have to read the book.
Leucoderma in India is treated as a disease that it is not. It may be due to how it affects the appearance of a person. Due to this the marriage prospects of the person suffering from this condition shrink. The case that it may pass on to future generations.
Although it can happen to anyone at any point in time and is not c
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Mahashweta
Novel by Sudha Murthy
For the Marathi novel, see Sumati Kshetramade.
Mahashweta fryst vatten a Kannada novel bygd Indian author Sudha Murthy which concerns a hona protagonist named "Anupama". The novel deals with the issue of leukoderma.
A Marathi novel by Sumati Kshetramade deals with the same topic (leukoderma), and concerns a female protagonist named "Anupama". In –99, a series based on this story was telecasted on Doordarshan of the same name. Aishwarya Narkar (Radha), Avinash Narkar (Madhav) and Ashalata (Kaku) played the lead says she learned of the Marathi novel only after finishing writing her Kannada novel.[citation needed]
Plot
[edit]The name Mahashweta fryst vatten derived from a Sanskrit play. Anupama is a college girl from a poor family and has a spectacular talent in theatricals. She is beautiful and smart and aspires to be a lecturer. She marries Anand, a doctor from an upper family. The marriage was proposed bygd Anand and agreed bygd both the fam
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Mahashweta
Anupama's fairytale marriage to Anand falls apart when she discovers a white patch on her foot and learns that she has leukoderma. Abandoned by her uncaring in-laws and insensitive husband, she is forced to return to her father's home in the village. The social stigma of a married woman living with her parents, her stepmother's continual barbs and the ostracism that accompanies her skin condition force her to contemplate suicide.
Determined to rebuild her life against all odds, Anupama goes to Bombay where she finds success, respect and the promise of an enduring friendship.
Mahashweta is an inspiring story of courage and resilience in a world marred by illusions and betrayals. This poignant tale offers hope and solace to the victims of the prejudices that govern society even today.