Kurinji Malar
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Na. Parthasarathy, Malini SeshadriPublisher:
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On a rock on the road to a hill temple are carved the names 'Aravindan' and 'Poorani'. Barely out of her teens, Poorani is plunged into crisis with the sudden passing of her father. As she brings her life back on course, fate arranges a meeting with Aravindan. Gentle and idealistic, Aravindan makes it his goal to right the wrongs in society. Spirited and refined, Poorani blazes a trail to recognition and renown with her public-speaking knowhow. Their friendship soon blossoms into love. But can a world riddled with opportunism and deceit ever hold their dreams and ideals? Written more than six decades ago and set in Madurai and the surrounding areas of the Tamil land, this classic romance – peopled by an array of compelling characters – was first serialized in a magazine in the 1960s and later attained further popularity on-screen. Believed to be Na. Parthasarathy's magnum opus, Kurinji Malar, is a sweeping saga that conjures an unforgettable landscape of hope and heartbreak – a delicate balance only a master storyteller can offer.
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On a rock on the road to a hill temple are carved the names 'Aravindan' and 'Poorani'.
Barely out of her teens, Poorani is plunged into crisis with the sudden passing of her father. As she brings her life back on course, fate arranges a meeting with Aravindan. Gentle and idealistic, Aravindan makes it his goal to right the wrongs in society. Spirited and refined, Poorani blazes a trail to recognition and renown with her public-speaking knowhow. Their friendship soon blossoms into love. But can a world riddled with opportunism and deceit ever hold their dreams and ideals?
Written more than six decades ago and set in Madurai and the surrounding areas of the Tamil land, this classic romance – peopled by an array of compelling characters – was first serialized in a magazine in the 1960s and later attained further popularity on-screen. Believed to be Na. Parthasarathy's magnum opus, Kurinji Malar, is a sweeping saga that conjures an unforgettable landscape of hope and heartbreak – a delicate balance only a master storyteller can offer.
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ISBN9789357315685
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Pages2024
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Avg Reading Time67 hrs
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Age18+ yrs
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Country of OriginIndia
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- Description: "माया - ""महेश, मुझे पहचाना क्यूँ नहीं! क्या कभी मेरी याद भी नहीं आई तुम्हें?"" महेश - ""ज़िंदगी में उस पल जब तुम साथ छोड़ गई थी, तब से सबकुछ भूल गया हूँ... तुम्हें भी!"" माया - ""हमने कितने साल सिर्फ़ एक दूसरे के साथ वक़्त बिताया... हक़ीक़त और ख्यालों में भी! कितनी बातें की... कितनी यादें समेटी... कितने ही ख़्वाब एक-दूसरे के लिए संजोए... सब भूल गए क्या?"" महेश - ""ज़िंदगी के पन्नें पलटने को कहोगी, तो सब याद है मुझे, माया! जैसे कल ही की बात हो, जब तुम मेरी थी और मेरे पास थी!"" मगर हम तुम जो रह गए थे बीतें वक़्त में, वो कसक... कुछ नहीं! वो अपनापन... कुछ नहीं! वो एहसास... कुछ नहीं! वो अलफाज... कुछ नहीं! वो मोहब्बत, कुछ नहीं! हमारे दरमियान... कुछ नहीं! कुछ नहीं! कुछ नहीं!"
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