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Book Summary
Pinjar (Hin) is the Hindi edition of Amrita Pritam's seminal novel, a moving portrait of a woman's journey through the Partition years. Grounded in Punjabi literary heritage, this powerful story explores identity, loss, and the resilience that grows when communities fracture and fear runs high. Ideal for readers of historical fiction, women's literature, and thoughtful explorations of human rights, Pinjar speaks with quiet courage and enduring hope, inviting empathy and reflection.
Written with lyrical clarity, Pinjar unfolds through a woman's voice that anchors a vast, turbulent history. The narrative moves with quiet intensity, weaving personal memory with the larger upheavals of India’s independence, and follows the protagonist as she confronts hardship, survival, and the uneasy path toward forgiveness. The Hindi edition preserves Amrita Pritam's distinctive rhythm and unflinching honesty, drawing readers into intimate moments that illuminate the costs of conflict and the strength found in choosing to endure.
What makes Pinjar especially engaging is its empathetic portrayal of ordinary people amid extraordinary upheaval. The storytelling balances vivid scene-building with thoughtful reflection, presenting a pace that is accessible yet profoundly affecting. The book blends cultural texture, historical detail, and universal themes of dignity, rights, and resilience, offering both a historical window and a deeply human journey.
After finishing Pinjar, readers gain a deeper understanding of resilience in the face of upheaval and the power of forgiveness to redefine a future. The story invites reflection on identity beyond circumstance and leaves a lasting impression of hope, dignity, and humanity that stays with you long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Amrita Pritam
Publisher
Hind Pocket Books
Language
Hindi
SKU
BK0444732
ISBN
9789353490072
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 199
₹ 169
15% Off
Amrita Pritam Was An Indian Maverick Writer And Poet. She Is Considered The First Eminent Female Punjabi Writer, Novelist And Poet Of The 20Th Century. Her Writing Is Equally Loved By The People Of India And Pakistan. In Her Over 6 Decades Long Career, She Produced Over Hundred Works, Including Poetry, Essays, Novels, Biographies, Etc. She Was Honoured With Prestigious Awards Like The 'Sahitya Akademi,' 'Bharatiya Jnanpith,' And 'Padma Vibhushan' Among Many Others. One Of Her Most Famous Novels Titled 'Pinjar' Was Made Into A Movie Of The Same Name. She Also Penned An Autobiography, In Which She Expressed Her Audacity By Writing About Her Personal Life, Which Might Be Considered 'Controversial' By Many, Even In Contemporary India. Amrita Pritam Is Most Remembered For Her Poem, 'Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu.' अमृता प्रीतम पंजाबी के सबसे लोकप्रिय लेखकों में से एक थीं। उन्हें पंजाबी भाषा की पहली कवयित्री माना जाता है। उन्होंने कुल मिलाकर लगभग 100 पुस्तकें लिखी हैं, जिनमें उनकी चर्चित आत्मकथा ‘रसीदी टिकट’ भी शामिल है। उन्हें भारत का दूसरा सबसे बड़ा सम्मान पद्मविभूषण प्रदान किया गया था। साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार प्राप्त करने वाली वे पहली महिला लेखिका थीं। भारत के सर्वोच्च साहित्यिक पुरस्कार, ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार से भी वे सम्मानित की गई थीं। उन्हें अपनी पंजाबी कविता ‘अज्ज आखाँ वारिस शाह नूँ’ के लिए बहुत प्रसिद्धि प्राप्त हुई। इस कविता में भारत विभाजन के समय पंजाब में हुई भयानक घटनाओं का अत्यंत दुखद वर्णन है और यह भारत और पाकिस्तान दोनों देशों में सराही गई।.