Dubhangalele Jeevan

Sometimes, a single wrong decision can cause life to slip completely out of one's hands. While some people manage to recover from such circumstances, others are left devastated. This is the story of those whose lives are shattered, as well as those who find the strength to rebuild them.

After her marriage, Anu discovers that her husband, Sharad, is homosexual. Her entire emotional world begins to collapse, and her life gradually falls apart. Their daughter, Suchita, is forced to carry the burden of this perceived 'stigma' attached to her father. She continues to face harassment and humiliation in her marital home. In her struggle to establish her own identity, she eventually becomes a victim of mental illness. However, Shalaka offers her steadfast support, giving her life a positive turn and helping her recover.

This forms the central storyline of the novel.

However, through this narrative, author Aruna Sabane raises an important question: If homosexuality had been socially accepted, could the suffering and emotional turmoil experienced by Anu, Sharad and Suchita have been avoided?

A novel that addresses two significant contemporary issues—homosexuality and mental illness—and engages directly yet sensitively with subjects often considered taboo in society.