{"product_id":"water-a-novel-based-on-the-film-by-deepa-mehta","title":"Water : A Novel Based On The Film By Deepa Mehta [rare books]","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"dtqxct\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eWater\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDeepa Mehta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, adapted from her acclaimed film of the same name. Set in 1930s colonial India, the story explores the harsh realities faced by Hindu widows in traditional ashrams (widow houses) in Varanasi. The narrative follows a young child widow named Chuyia, who is abandoned by her family after her husband’s death and sent to live in a widow ashram, where women are expected to live lives of austerity, poverty, and social exclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eWithin the ashram, Chuyia encounters other widows who have been marginalized by society, including women who struggle with loss, deprivation, and limited freedom. The story also follows Kalyani, a young widow who represents hope and resistance against oppressive customs, and Narayan, a reform-minded man who challenges societal norms. Through their intertwined lives, the novel highlights themes of social injustice, gender inequality, religious orthodoxy, and the struggle for dignity and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eThe book powerfully portrays how tradition can be used to justify suffering while also showing the possibility of change through compassion and reform. It reflects Deepa Mehta’s larger vision of questioning oppressive social systems and advocating for human rights and dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1crupdz\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1947\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDeepa Mehta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an Indian-born Canadian filmmaker and writer known for her internationally acclaimed films that often address social issues. She is best known for her Elements Trilogy—\u003cem data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eFire\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eEarth\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eWater\u003c\/em\u003e—which explore themes of gender, religion, identity, and social conflict in South Asia. Mehta’s work frequently challenges traditional norms and has sparked both critical praise and controversy. Through \u003cem data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eWater\u003c\/em\u003e, she brings attention to the historical and cultural realities faced by widows in India, using storytelling to highlight issues of oppression and human rights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":49245321036033,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/WaterANovel.jpg?v=1658911384","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/water-a-novel-based-on-the-film-by-deepa-mehta","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}