Aayenge Achche Din Bhi

Not only does the storyteller Swayam Prakash possess a penetrating vision of contemporary Indian societyespecially the middle classhis writing is also recognized for his selection of meaningful narrative situations and creative use of language. Its no accident that the reader finds themselves drawn into his stories, or that his characters begin to communicate directly with him. The collection Aayenge Achhe Din Bhi contains eleven of the authors short stories. While valuable stories like Partition and Aalekh expose the inhumane activities of forces promoting religious fanaticism and communal hatred, the story Bemakana attacks the feudal customs deeply ingrained in our lives. Officers Death exposes the snobbery and aristocracy of bureaucracy, while Gumshuda reveals a profound irony on much the same ground. Stories titled The Killer and The Thiefs Mother confront the reader with a moral dilemma. Nancys Dhooda is an unforgettable tale of our own misery and misfortune, and Ashok and Renus Asli Kahani examines the nuances of male chauvinism, highlighting the inner struggle of a conscious individual to transform into a conscious one. Jhakki offers a fascinating portrayal of the boredom and monotony of old age, while Marne Wale Ki Jagah satirizes the tragic circumstances of employment. In short, these stories by Swayam Prakash have presented their time and society with creative honesty, people-oriented vision, and artistic ease, enriching contemporary Hindi fiction on many levels.