Tag Archives: Munshi Premchand

First published in October 1914, Shatranj Ke Khiladi (The Chess Players – शतरंज के खिलाड़ी) is one of the magnum opus of Munshi Premchand which took his fame to more heights. It is worth to note that Munshiji was not only a prominent writer with good command on the pen, but he used to write about what is happening (or ... Read More »

Budi Kaki (बुढ्ढी काकी, actually it should spelt as Buddhi Kaki/Budhdhi Kaki) a story by Late Munshi Premchandji (known as the Shakespeare of Hindi Literature) is focused on another social issue. It is emotional depiction of the ignorance faced by the old people by the modern(!) generation. TV Serial : Guldasta Producer : Sunil Batta, Drashti Films Writer : Munshi ... Read More »

Story #3 of Hindi TV Serial Guldasta is titled as Ek Anch Ki Kasar (एक आंच की कसर). It explores story of a so called gentleman who is living a life with dual personalities. The story is focused on one of the major social problems – Dowry. Though with the literacy and women empowerment, the problem is reduced at a ... Read More »

Narashya (Actually it should spell – Nairashya – नैराश्य) is a sad story from Munshi Premchand. It is shameful for the society if such practices still going on. Though there is a remarkable change we see in the modern times and it gives us the reason to joy for sure; there are still backward areas (well where people with limited ... Read More »

Munshi Premchand is considered as the Shakespeare of Hindi Literature. Most of his work is famous for realistic representation of the social issues. The time is changed a lot now and a lot of issues may found irrelevant these days. However such issues still exists in several social segments. The first story told in the serial is titled as Istri ... Read More »

Munshi Premchand is known as the Shakespeare of Hindi literature. Those who like Hindi literature and fond of good stories, need to that Introduction also. He is a very popular figure in the reader circle. His stories were mostly focused on the social setup of his time and authentically explored the real life of real people via real situations. Probably ... Read More »