CHITRALEKHAKO CHAURASI: the book that lands in controversy
CHITRALEKHAKO CHAURASI the book that lands in controversy By LB Thapa Chitralekhako Chaurasi is a Nepali translation of LAND WHERE I FLEE. Originally, the novel was written in English and published in London in 2014. Finally, the Nepali translation of the book was launched in 2023 for Nepali readers. Prajwal Parajuly is a Nepali-origin Indian author who lives in India. He has woven the entire story around an 84-year-old woman, Chitralekha. During her young age, Chitralekha was involved in the garment business and earned an impressive fortune. She lived a good life, but it was full of challenges, obstacles, and competition. She faced many vicissitudes of life and finally established herself as a successful female entrepreneur. Chitralekha made an announcement in the family to celebrate her 84th birthday by following religious rituals. Everyone in the village was invited to the grand puja. Her three grandchildren living abroad agreed to attend the puja. Ch...