"The Teardrop That Fell After the Joke" explores the compulsions of livelihood that three generations of performing human statues have to endure. What started as a wager between the grandfather of the narrating statue and a rich man becomes the destiny of his son who eventually loses his life dressed as a drag queen. What does the latter's son reveal in this long story to a glamorous but insensitive reporter? Listen to this exceptionally written short story to know !Rana has unveiled the layers of personal, social and economic tragedies extending beyond the canvas of characters painted in this short story.About the author:Born on September 18, 1968, in Amargarh (Sangrur), Jasvir Singh Rana is an acclaimed Punjabi writer and educator. With an M.A. in Punjabi and a B.Ed., he has dedicated much of his life to teaching, while simultaneously building a distinguished literary career.Jasvir Singh Rana's subjects, characters, themes are unique in Punjabi literature. Rana is the author of several widely appreciated books, including story collections like 'Sikhar Dupehra,' 'Khittiyan Ghuman Rahiyaan Ne,' and the novel 'Itthon Registan Disda Hai.' His stories often explore social realities with sharp insight and deep empathy. He has also compiled and edited notable works such as 'Kinnarān Da Vi Dil Hunda Hai' and 'Kafan Di Jeb Nahin Hundi,' highlighting marginalized voices of those who have seldom featured in Punjabi literary world.His contributions have earned him numerous awards, including Languages Department Punjab's prestigious Nanak Singh Award (2004), Bhagat Singh Birth Centenary Award, and Kahanikar Navtej Singh Award (2005) among others. Several of his stories have been included in university syllabi across Punjab, reflecting their lasting academic and cultural impact.Rana's short stories have earned academic recognition through inclusion in text books and by being researched on in various universities.⁠For more exclusive content, you can visit my YouTube Channel - @ Dr. Manpreet Sahota ⁠⁠Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our channel and share this audiobook with family and friends.Please subscribe and share this podcast with family and friends. I would appreciate if you could submit a review and a rating here. - Manpreet Sahota 🙏📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com and tell us what did you think of this episode? Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - ⁠  / dr.manpreetdhindsasahota  ⁠📸 Instagram - ⁠  / dr.manpreetsahota  ⁠📜 Threads - ⁠https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreets...⁠🎥 YouTube - ⁠   / @dr.manpreetsahota  ⁠⁠#jasvirsinghrana#shortstory#punjabiaudiobooks⁠ ⁠#ajeet⁠ ⁠#ManpreetSahota⁠ ⁠#PunjabiAudiobooks⁠ ⁠#PunjabiLiterature⁠ ⁠#PunjabiStories⁠ ⁠#Culture⁠ ⁠#LiteratureLover⁠ ⁠#AudiobookChannel⁠ ⁠#AglaWarqa⁠ ⁠#ChaiLunge⁠ ⁠#PunjabiStories⁠ ⁠#ShortStory⁠ ⁠#Audiobook⁠ ⁠#PunjabPolitics⁠ ⁠#Punjabifolklore⁠ ⁠#ਕਹਾਣੀ⁠ ⁠#PunjabiCulture⁠ ⁠#PunjabiPoetry⁠ ⁠#Media⁠ ⁠#redfmcanada⁠ ⁠#PunjabiAudiobooks⁠ ⁠#HindiLiterature⁠ ⁠#UrduStories⁠ ⁠#SouthAsianCulture⁠ ⁠#LiteratureLover⁠ ⁠#AudiobookChannel⁠ ⁠#AglaWarqa⁠ ⁠#ChaiLunge

📚 Ajeet Cour’s autobiography ‘Khaanabadosh’ (The Vagabond) won Sahitya Akademi award in 1985. “Free from all reformative or revolutionary pretence, she [Ajeet Cour] set out on the humanistic odyssey of understanding the human experience without talking into the ethical fallacy of judging others.” (Attar Singh). As a memoir, ‘Khanabadosh’ is a reflection of Ajeet Cour as a mother, lover, beloved, business-woman/publisher, author and much more. Here, you can listen to the entire audiobook in one go !!📘 The Sequel to this autobiography (Kooda-Kabada) would also be posted soon.⁠For more exclusive content, you can visit my YouTube Channel - @ Dr. Manpreet Sahota ⁠Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our channel and share this audiobook with family and friends.Please subscribe and share this podcast with family and friends. I would appreciate if you could submit a review and a rating here. - Manpreet Sahota 🙏📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com and tell us what did you think of this episode? Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - ⁠  / dr.manpreetdhindsasahota  ⁠📸 Instagram - ⁠  / dr.manpreetsahota  ⁠📜 Threads - ⁠https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreets...⁠🎥 YouTube - ⁠   / @dr.manpreetsahota  ⁠⁠#woman⁠ ⁠#autobiography⁠ ⁠#punjabiaudiobooks⁠ ⁠#ajeet⁠ ⁠#ManpreetSahota⁠ ⁠#PunjabiAudiobooks⁠ ⁠#PunjabiLiterature⁠ ⁠#PunjabiStories⁠ ⁠#Culture⁠ ⁠#LiteratureLover⁠ ⁠#AudiobookChannel⁠ ⁠#AglaWarqa⁠ ⁠#ChaiLunge⁠ ⁠#PunjabiStories⁠ ⁠#ShortStory⁠ ⁠#Audiobook⁠ ⁠#PunjabPolitics⁠ ⁠#Punjabifolklore⁠ ⁠#ਕਹਾਣੀ⁠ ⁠#PunjabiCulture⁠ ⁠#PunjabiPoetry⁠ ⁠#Media⁠ ⁠#redfmcanada⁠ ⁠#PunjabiAudiobooks⁠ ⁠#HindiLiterature⁠ ⁠#UrduStories⁠ ⁠#SouthAsianCulture⁠ ⁠#LiteratureLover⁠ ⁠#AudiobookChannel⁠ ⁠#AglaWarqa⁠ ⁠#ChaiLunge

"Flat Number 13" is the story of loneliness of a whole generation of empty-nesters who are longing for company - of their children, of their age-mates and of this world as they navigate old age. What happens when Purshottam Das meets Ajit? How is their interaction and relationship interpreted?This story has been selected as a part of the annual anthology published by Sukirat Anand in his "Representative stories of 2024."About the author:Simran Dhaliwal's stories bring to life the struggles of modern middle-class. He is the writer of a new social reality. A professor by profession, he observes ambitions, dreams, doubts and complexities of human mind from up close to weave in his stories. His refreshing take on everyday happenings in his characters' lives makes him stand out among his contemporaries.So far, he has published 5 short-story collections titled, ਆਸ ਅਜੇ ਬਾਕੀ ਹੈ, ਉਸ ਪਲ, ਘੋਰਕੰਡੇ. ਆ ਆਪਾਂ ਘਰ ਬਣਾਈਏ, and ਨਗੰਦੇ .Apart from this, he has written three books for children. These are titled - ਸੱਤ ਪਰੀਆਂ, ਸਫੈਦ ਪਰੀ ਤੇ ਪੰਛੀ, and ਪੁਰਾਣੇ ਖੂਹ ਵਾਲਾ ਦੈਂਤ.He has received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for his short story publication - 'Aas Aje Baaqi Hai'. He has been the 2016 finalist for the Dhahan Award for his short story collection 'Us Pal.'🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our channel and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this video to support our work. 🙏📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com#simran #shortstory #punjabi #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #pakistan #india#PunjabiAudiobooks #HindiLiterature #UrduStories #SouthAsianCulture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #redfmcanada #redfm93

This story commences with Sirajuddin, an elderly father, regaining his consciousness in a refugee camp in Lahore. As he comes to consciousness, he realizes that his daughter, Sakina, is not with him. He searches for her in vain after which he accepts the assistance of several young male camp volunteers who assure him that they can locate her. They do find her. Listen to the story to find out what happens next.Saadat Hasan Manto first published this story in 1948 in a collection of Urdu short stories titled 'Black Margins' (Siyah Hashiye). Following the publication of ‘Khol Do,’ and two other stories from this collection, he was charged with obscenity purportedly because these stories comprised a breach of the public peace. (C. Christine Fair)🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audio recording brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well (https://youtube.com/@dr.manpreetsahota?si=ZudkbPrjOvCBYt5M) and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.comFollow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌 Follow me on social media for more updates:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahotaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota#manto #punjabi #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel. I would love it if you leave a comment and let me know what other texts - longer or shorter - you would like me to narrate on this channel. -Dr. Manpreet Sahota

The story of Dulla Bhatti , the "Robin Hood," from medieval Panjab remains etched in the minds of Panjabis across centuries. His deeds of social banditry are recorded and recounted in folklore -festivals, folktales, and folk songs - of Panjab. Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.comFollow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌 Follow me on social media for more updates:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahotaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota#folktales #dullabhatti #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel. I would love it if you leave a comment and let me know what other texts - longer or shorter - you would like me to narrate on this channel. -Dr. Manpreet Sahota

⁠⁠Chapter 35 - Gupteshwar is sitting with Sham Das - Station Master - narrating his novel - Chitta Lahu. This chapter finally resolves the mystery that is Gupteshwar.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on ⁠my YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here. Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel

Chapter32, 33, 34 - Sundari goes to meet Bachan Singh in jail where he is awaiting hanging for triple murders he has not committed. What will this meeting be like? Will he live or die at the hands of law?'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on ⁠my YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here. Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel

Chapter 27, 28, 29, 30, 31- The couple are not even finished celebrating their first reformative win, when Bachan Singh is implicated in a triple murder case. What happens when no one is able to prove his innocence?'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on ⁠my YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here. Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel

Chapter 23, 24, 25, 26- Bachan Singh and Sundri are trying to persuade the rich man of the village to not splurge needlessly on his daughter's wedding. They are not only unsuccessful, but also manage to make enemies of those who are eagerly waiting for the courtesan to entertain them.⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on ⁠my YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here. Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel

Chapter 22- Sundri is sent away to Lahore to attend school. She learns of Baba Rodu's death through one of the letters she and Bachan Singh exchange. We learn that she has begun to be published.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on ⁠my YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here. Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel

Chapters 20, 21- Pala Singh and his party conspire to tighten the noose around Bachan Singh while also harassing Sundri and her adoptive father. Bachan Singh is apprised of this situation. 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on ⁠my YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here. Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel

⁠⁠Chapters 17,18,19-Sundri's enlightenment begins and so does the inclination of Bachan Singh towards her. Meantime, she is caught sneaking visiting the village gurdwara.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the complete novel before these episodes air here. Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel

Chapters 13,14,15,16-the plot thickens as Bachan Singh is implicated by those he is trying to reform. He also meets Sundari, the foundling, who is now a young woman with a thirst for literacy. 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel

⁠⁠Chapters 9,10,11,12 - bring in Bachan Singh - the young poet-activist who wants to bring about change in his village. We also meet the characters who need to be reformed.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVsNanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel

Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8 have a lot to reveal - right from Gurdeyi's dismal future to a new character of Baba Rodu as well as Sundari, his adopted daughter.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVsNanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel

In the fourth part of this audio recording, the hypocrite pandit, his circle and his doings are introduced. Gurdeyi is dropped at his place in the chapter 4.⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVsNanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.comFollow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌 Follow me on social media for more updates:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahotaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel

In the third part of this audio recording, Gurdeyi is introduced. Beaten, injured and left in the cold, she is found by a kind soul. She tells her story to her saviour.⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.comFollow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌 Follow me on social media for more updates:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahotaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel

In the second part of this audio recording, Gupteshwar, the novelist-narrator of the novel begins to tell the story he has written. 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel.⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.comFollow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌 Follow me on social media for more updates:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahotaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #serialisednovel

'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel. In this first part, we are introduced to Gupteshwar, the novelist-narrator of the novel.Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's independence movement led the British to arrest him. Born in a poor Punjabi Hindu family in the Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), he changed his name to Nanak Singh after adopting Sikhism. Due to poverty, he did not receive a formal education. He started his writing career at an early age, writing verses on historical events.In 1945 he wrote his popular novel "Saintly Sinner (Pavitra Paapi)" which won him acclaim. It was translated into Hindi and other Indian languages, and into English by his grandson Navdeep Singh Suri. In 1968 the book was adapted into the successful motion picture, (Pavitra Paapi), by his admirer Balraj Sahni. His 'Ikk Miyan Do Talwaran' (Two Swords in one Sheath) won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961.He wrote 11 short story collections, more than 50 novels, his autobiography, and a few collections of poems and songs. "Nanak Singh was the best selling novelist in India for thirty to forty years. He wrote over 50 books including novels and collection of short stories. He made significant contributions to various literary genres. For him character was the determination of incident and incident the illustration of character. His greatest contribution to Punjabi fiction is its secularization. He depicted excerpts from contemporary life, cloaked with a veil of romantic idealism." (The Tribune)In his novel 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood), Nanak Singh writes, "It seems to imply that in the lifeblood of our society, red corpuscles have disappeared." In 2011, Singh's grandson, Dilraj Singh Suri, translated 'Chitta Lahu' into English (titled White Blood). Natasha Tolstoy, translated Singh's novel 'Chitta Lahu' into Russian. (Wikipedia)Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel ⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this podcast episode to support this work. 🙏. Leaving a comment here would encourage me, and would also promote this work. It would also help if you could rate this podcast.📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.comFollow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌 Follow me on social media for more updates:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahotaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota#Nanaksingh #chittalahu #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media

📖 "Shan-e-Punjab" (The Glory of Punjab) - is Jaswant, a revolutionary forced to clip his wings. The story uncovers the hypocrisy of Non-Resident Indians via the character of his cousin who stays at his humble place for a night. Understanding how hard it must be for Jaswant and his wife Seema to make ends meet, the NRI offers help. Listen to the story 🎙️ to know what happens when he does.About the author:Raghubir Dhand ( 1 November 1934 - 27 December -1990) holds a unique place in Punjabi literature written by diasporic writers. He was born in Sangrur (Punjab) and lived most of his life in England. His short stories are written around the themes of alienation in human relationships, nostalgia and identity. Though he was inspired by authors like Rajinder Singh Bedi, Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi, and Kamleshwar but he had his own unique storytelling style.Enjoyed the Narration?🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our channel and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this video to support our work. 🙏📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.comFollow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota📩 For feedback, write to us at: podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌 Follow me on social media for more updates:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahotaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota#Raghubirdhand # #ManpreetSahota #PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #Culture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #PunjabiStories #ShortStory #Audiobook #PunjabPolitics #Punjabifolklore #ਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiCulture #PunjabiPoetry #Media #PunjabiAudiobooks #HindiLiterature #UrduStories #SouthAsianCulture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge