Khwaja Ahmad Abbas Book order
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas was an influential figure in Indian cinema, recognized as a director, screenwriter, and novelist. His work was characterized by a strong social conscience, often delving into themes of realism and community engagement. Abbas was a pioneer of Indian neo-realistic cinema, with his screenplays shaping an era of raw, authentic storytelling. Beyond film, he left a lasting mark on journalism through his long-running column 'Last Page,' offering decades of insights into Indian society and culture.
- 2021
- 2014
An Evening in Paris and Other Stories
- 210 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Widely known for his humanistic outlook and social realism, Khwaja Ahmad Abbas invariably drew inspiration from real-life situations and characters. In An Evening in Paris and Other Stories, the storyteller charms the reader with aspirational tales of ordinary men and women, guided forward by a lifelong dream. With dabs of magic realism and tales of wishful travel to faraway lands coursing through the stories, this is a fascinating collection.
- 2014
Sardarji and Other Stories
- 246 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The lyrical prose of writer, journalist and film director Khwaja Ahmad Abbas (1914-1987) easily lends itself to short stories. In Sardarji and Other Stories, a captivating collection, the protagonists of each tale are portrayed grappling with realities imposed upon them by an unrelenting historical churning that compels them to revisit their relationships with their cultural, spatial and psychological moorings. Communal riots, poverty, abjection, love and longing or renewed hopes and nascent dreams make this collection an incisive and moving portrayal of the human condition. This Khwaja Ahmad Abbas collection includes some of the best short stories ever penned down by the author, journalist and film directorEach of the stories selected for this volume gives a glimpse into the mind and works of this legendary writerEncompasses a variety of themes that readers can easily identify with.Includes the last interview with Abbas about his last film, Ek Aadmi.