"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