Breaking The Myth

Indian mythology has seen a new take with its reinterpretations in modern Indian literature. Citadel speaks to author PERVIN SAKET, whose URMILA – THE FORGOTTEN WIFE is Ramayan’s new-age reading from the point of the most neglected character – Urmila. She speaks to us about the book and more…

- Sapna Sarfare

Pune has been a breeding ground for not just homegrown writers who have flourished prolifically, but also for writers wh ho want to find some erudite readers. After all, it is not easy to get readers who not only read every word but also understand d what’s written in between. . Recently, Pune witnessed an unusual event which merged dance and written words. The Gyaan Adab Centre hosted an unusual event, where author Pervin Saket spoke of the journey of her book, Urmila – The Forgotten Wife. Simultaneously, Aparna Gandhi and Karishma Harlalka, through their dance and abhinaya, showcased the journey. The event also had Pervin speak about women in mythology and contemporary narratives. This, of course, was keeping in mind her book.

Pervin herself is an interesting and award-winning author, who has been making a name for herself in the Indian literature circuit. She has been shortlisted for the Random House India Writers Bloc Award 2013. Apart from Urmila, she has written a children’s series, Adventures @ Miscellaneous Shelf Four, and also a collection of poems called A Tinge

Indian mythology has seen a new take with its reinterpretations in modern Indian literature. Citadel speaks to author PERVIN SAKET, whose URMILA – THE FORGOTTEN WIFE is Ramayan’s new-age reading from the point of the most neglected character – Urmila. She speaks to us about the book and more…of Turmeric. What is fascinating from a cultural point of view is seeing her novel get adapted into drama, which features classical forms of Odissi, Bharatnatyam and Kathak.