Kolaj

As we left the twentieth century behind and stepped into the twenty-first, we carried numerous dreams and expectations about the future. However, the present era has become a time of witnessing the gradual collapse of those very dreams. The widespread rise of negativity in every sphere of life, the all-pervasive spread of corruption, and the decline of development-oriented forces that sustain human existence have become defining characteristics of the early twenty-first century.

The central theme of this novel is the struggles and suffering of ordinary people amid the gradual disintegration of culture and social values. As various social institutions and systems are weakened, the voices of blind groups raising the banners of religion, caste, and political parties have grown increasingly louder. Amid this growing chaos, the narrative captures the calls for solidarity exchanged by sensitive and thoughtful individuals.

Kolaj is a story of the struggle to preserve hope and courage in a world overwhelmed by the erosion of values. It portrays the determination of individuals who refuse to let the inner light within them fade away. It is also a resolute attempt to hold on to the humane and life-affirming values that give meaning to human existence.

Seeking to establish its own distinctive place in contemporary Marathi fiction, Kolaj – Sambhramache Vartaman is a sensitive, thoughtful, and meaningful literary work that reflects the complexities, contradictions, and uncertainties of our times.