{"product_id":"numainda-kahaniyaan-krishn-chander-krishn-chander","title":"Numainda Kahaniyaan Krishn Chander - Krishn Chander","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNumainda Kahaniyaan Krishn Chander - Krishn Chander\u003c\/em\u003e is a paperback in Hindi for readers who enjoy fiction with real texture to it. Runs to about 160 pages, so it's an easy book to lose an evening to, and a nice one to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book by Krishan Chander features ten of his selected short stories. The opening story, “Aadhe Ghante ka Khuda,” explores love and class conflict. In “Do Farlaang Lambi Sadak,” the theme is social irony, while “Ek Tawaif ka Khat” gives voice to the sorrows of women. The acclaimed story “Kalu Bhangi”—considered one of the finest in Urdu literature—artistically portrays the suffering of the Dalit community. “Mahalaxmi ka Pul” tells a deeply moving tale of exploitation. “Lal Bagh” confronts communal violence, and “Amritsar: Aazadi se Pahle aur Baad” offers two powerful narratives on the tragedy of Partition. “Peshawar Express” captures the blood-soaked displacement of the time, and “Jamun ka Ped” is a sharp satire on bureaucracy. These stories from Krishan Chander’s pen not only shake the reader’s conscience but also hold up a mirror to the bitter truths of society. This collection is a priceless treasure for lovers of Urdu literature and those drawn to social realism. Krishan Chander is a towering figure in Urdu fiction—an author whose art embodies a rich diversity of style and emotion. His writing blends color, freshness, romanticism, realism, rebellion, humor, and satire, with romantic realism being his signature trait. Through his short stories and novels, Krishan Chander not only led the Progressive Writers’ Movement but also brought it to the global literary stage. He authored dozens of novels and over 500 short stories, many of which have been translated into various world languages. He wrote with the heart of a poet and the brush of a painter, and his subjects revolved around the everyday realities and struggles of Indian life. In terms of form, Krishan Chander was an innovator in Urdu fiction. He introduced new techniques, particularly through the fusion of story (afsāna) and sketch (sketch), carving out a unique narrative style and establishing a new school of storytelling within Urdu literature. Beyond stories and novels, his work spans essays, sketches, commentaries, and reportage—all marked by his distinctive voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hindi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rekhta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Devanagari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Numainda Kahaniyaan Krishn Chander available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eNumainda Kahaniyaan Krishn Chander\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in Hindi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67796601503855,"sku":"9789391080327","price":9.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/71qrf4bNiZL._SY342.jpg?v=1792183538","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/numainda-kahaniyaan-krishn-chander-krishn-chander","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}