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Raseedi Ticket invites readers into Amrita Pritam's celebrated autobiography, a fearless memoir set against the upheaval of Partition. This intimate narrative blends biography, history, and poetic reflection for adult readers who cherish literary memoirs, Punjabi literature, and stories of resilience. The tone is courageous, compassionate, and profoundly human, inviting readers to walk beside a writer who faced trauma with unwavering honesty.
Written in a warm, lucid voice, Raseedi Ticket unfolds in episodes that feel like fever dreams—personal chapters that mingle tenderness with hardship. The book's structure weaves intimate recollections with historical context, creating a pace that invites reflection rather than distraction. Readers will find a mix of candid testimony, lyrical memory, and insights into the craft of writing, as Amrita Pritam navigates hate, violence, love, and the meaning of art.
Through candid reflections on pivotal moments and relationships—alongside the enduring friendship with Imroz and the intimate tie to Sahir—this memoir reveals how resilience is built, how criticism can sharpen a voice, and how memory can become a source of strength. For fans of Amrita Pritam or newcomers to her work, Raseedi Ticket offers an immersive, transformative journey into the heart of humanity and the life of a poet who helped redefine a culture.
After finishing Raseedi Ticket, readers carry a deeper sense of human endurance and the power of storytelling. It invites reflection on the costs and rewards of living honestly, and leaves a lasting impression of courage, compassion, and the artistry of life.
Product Details
Author
Amrita Pritam
Publisher
Penguin
Language
Hindi
SKU
BK0419240
ISBN
9789353490065
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
0.98 x 12.9 x 19.8 cm
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।.