Bai Ga…

Depicting a woman’s struggle-filled life is nothing new to Marathi fiction. However, portraying a collective of women and their shared experiences is something few novelists have explored.

In Bay Ga..., we encounter a group of women living in a small village. We come to understand the bonds that connect them, the new challenges they face every day, and the ways in which they confront these challenges.

From a small village to Mumbai; from the pallu draped over the head to jeans; from traditional kurdai and sevai to noodles; from illiterate village women to daughters who become lawyers, doctors, and engineers; from managing a joint family to running a large hospital—this is a remarkable journey spanning generations, lifestyles, and aspirations.

At the heart of it all is a protagonist who observes this entire journey with awareness, reflects on it deeply, and thinks critically about the changes unfolding around her.

Written in an exceptionally fluid language and a vivid, evocative style, this novel is a compelling read that deserves a place on every reader’s must-read list.

— Bai Ga...