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बड़े घर की बेटी
एक बड़े घर की बेटी आनंदी की कहानी जिसन� अपनी समझदारी, होशियारी और अक्लमंदी से अपने मध्य�-वर्गी� ससुराल को बिखरने से बचाया।
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First published April 10, 2014
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Munshi Premchand
892books1,075followersMunshi Premchand (Hindi: मुंशी प्रेमचंद) was an Indian writer famous for his modern Hindustani literature. He is one of the most celebrated writers of the Indian subcontinent,and is regarded as one of the foremost Hindustani writers of the early twentieth century.
Born Dhanpat Rai, he began writing under the pen name "Nawab Rai", but subsequently switched to "Premchand", while he is also known as "Munshi Premchand", Munshi being an honorary prefix. A novel writer, story writer and dramatist, he has been referred to as the "Upanyas Samrat" ("Emperor among Novelists") by some Hindi writers. His works include more than a dozen novels, around 250 short stories, several essays and translations of a number of foreign literary works into Hindi.
Premchand is considered the first Hindi author whose writings prominently featured realism. His novels describe the problems of the poor and the urban middle-class. His works depict a rationalistic outlook, which views religious values as something that allows the powerful hypocrites to exploit the weak. He used literature for the purpose of arousing public awareness about national and social issues and often wrote about topics related to corruption, child widowhood, prostitution, feudal system, poverty, colonialism and on the India's freedom movement.
Several of his early works, such as A Little Trick and A Moral Victory, satirised the Indians who cooperated with the British colonial government.
In the 1920s, he was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi's non-cooperation movement and the accompanying struggle for social reform. During this period, his works dealt with the social issues such as poverty, zamindari exploitation (Premashram, 1922), dowry system (Nirmala, 1925), educational reform and political oppression (Karmabhumi, 1931).
In his last days, he focused on village life as a stage for complex drama, as seen in his most famous work Godan as well as the short-story collection Kafan (1936).Premchand believed that social realism was the way for Hindi literature, as opposed to the "feminine quality", tenderness and emotion of the contemporary Bengali literature.
Born Dhanpat Rai, he began writing under the pen name "Nawab Rai", but subsequently switched to "Premchand", while he is also known as "Munshi Premchand", Munshi being an honorary prefix. A novel writer, story writer and dramatist, he has been referred to as the "Upanyas Samrat" ("Emperor among Novelists") by some Hindi writers. His works include more than a dozen novels, around 250 short stories, several essays and translations of a number of foreign literary works into Hindi.
Premchand is considered the first Hindi author whose writings prominently featured realism. His novels describe the problems of the poor and the urban middle-class. His works depict a rationalistic outlook, which views religious values as something that allows the powerful hypocrites to exploit the weak. He used literature for the purpose of arousing public awareness about national and social issues and often wrote about topics related to corruption, child widowhood, prostitution, feudal system, poverty, colonialism and on the India's freedom movement.
Several of his early works, such as A Little Trick and A Moral Victory, satirised the Indians who cooperated with the British colonial government.
In the 1920s, he was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi's non-cooperation movement and the accompanying struggle for social reform. During this period, his works dealt with the social issues such as poverty, zamindari exploitation (Premashram, 1922), dowry system (Nirmala, 1925), educational reform and political oppression (Karmabhumi, 1931).
In his last days, he focused on village life as a stage for complex drama, as seen in his most famous work Godan as well as the short-story collection Kafan (1936).Premchand believed that social realism was the way for Hindi literature, as opposed to the "feminine quality", tenderness and emotion of the contemporary Bengali literature.
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May 7, 2024Bade Ghar ki beti toh samajhdaar h par chote ghar ke chote ladke ko apne ghusse aur apraadh par samajh nahi....
November 10, 2015
A heart-warming short story by the best of hindi literary authors, Munshi Premchand. Fell in love with his novel, Nirmala during college and now reading his books after all these years is pure nostalgia. What's astonishing is that these gems were written a century ago but they still ring a bell in our society today. Guess this is what is meant to be a timeless classic!
July 26, 2021
Premchandji's novels and stories are always based on day to day life problems, and also it throws light on some social and political norms.
This story deals with fight between elder brothers' wife and younger brother. I won't give you a spoiler so what happens at end if you need to find out , then read the book.
This story deals with fight between elder brothers' wife and younger brother. I won't give you a spoiler so what happens at end if you need to find out , then read the book.
June 20, 2018
Feel good story.
Feel good story. It reminded me of my childhood days when we used to study these stories in the school.
Feel good story. It reminded me of my childhood days when we used to study these stories in the school.
December 28, 2024
The classic short story by Munshi Premchand captures the complex nature of family relationships, the value of dignity, and the resilience of a woman's spirit in the face of hardship. The plot, set in a traditional Indian home, centers on Anandi, a well-behaved and sophisticated daughter from a wealthy family who marries into a respectable but less wealthy household. Even amid family disputes and miscommunications, Anandi's constant grace and kindness are what make this narrative so captivating. The crucial moment occurs when she uses her intelligence and composure to settle a developing argument between her husband and his younger brother, embodying the phrase "Bade ghar ki beti aisi hee hoti hai."
Even though Bade Ghar Ki Beti is brief, it is emotionally and meaningfully rich. Its major takeaway, that harmony and devotion to one's principles are the keys to great power, is still as pertinent now as it was when Premchand wrote it. Anyone who enjoys subtle storytelling and thought-provoking subjects should read this novella because of its eternal appeal.
Even though Bade Ghar Ki Beti is brief, it is emotionally and meaningfully rich. Its major takeaway, that harmony and devotion to one's principles are the keys to great power, is still as pertinent now as it was when Premchand wrote it. Anyone who enjoys subtle storytelling and thought-provoking subjects should read this novella because of its eternal appeal.
June 4, 2024
3 stars means average for me
Hi I am from ISCE board I scored 100 marks in Hindi (just telling not flexing!)
I read this short story in school. I have to say I am not much satisfied with story and initially hated it. Why is it women who have to compromise. Aanadi had to leave her home and fit in as a housewife(house wife used to work like maids for joint family back then) She never complained about her husband being poor or her being burdened with over work. I feel she didn't get the respect she deserved. Her father in law said it was not worth leaving home for your wife. Excuse me Lal Bihari hit him with a wooden slipper her finger bleed. I really support her husband's argument for cutting off ties with family.
But I guess things were very different back Premchand's time so thinking that way the story is fine.
Hi I am from ISCE board I scored 100 marks in Hindi (just telling not flexing!)
I read this short story in school. I have to say I am not much satisfied with story and initially hated it. Why is it women who have to compromise. Aanadi had to leave her home and fit in as a housewife(house wife used to work like maids for joint family back then) She never complained about her husband being poor or her being burdened with over work. I feel she didn't get the respect she deserved. Her father in law said it was not worth leaving home for your wife. Excuse me Lal Bihari hit him with a wooden slipper her finger bleed. I really support her husband's argument for cutting off ties with family.
But I guess things were very different back Premchand's time so thinking that way the story is fine.
May 23, 2020
Short and sweet
About a conflict between a wife and younger brother. Husband takes wife's side (as she was reasonable) and asks to part ways from bother. Brother loves elder brother a lot, so realizes he has done a blunder. Wife forgives the younger brother. Brothers united!!
I have read better from Premchand.
About a conflict between a wife and younger brother. Husband takes wife's side (as she was reasonable) and asks to part ways from bother. Brother loves elder brother a lot, so realizes he has done a blunder. Wife forgives the younger brother. Brothers united!!
I have read better from Premchand.
June 14, 2019
बड़े घर की बेटी प्रेमचन्दजी की उत्त� कहानी मो से एक है� उनकी कसी हु� कल� से लिखी गई ये कहानी संस्का� और परिवार की एकता पर बहोत अच्छी रोशनी करती है, एक परिवार को टूटन� से बचने के लि� घर की स्त्री का क्या रो� होता है, ये इस कहानी से सीखन� चाहिए।
March 28, 2020
रोचक और सुरुचिपूर्�
ग्रामी� परिवेश का खूबसूर� चित्रण और उस सम� की भारत दे� की परिस्थितियां कहानी को अत्यधि� रोचक बनात� जाते है और जब तक पूरी कहानी पढ� नही लेते टै� तक आपकी जिज्ञासा आपको पड़न� के लि� प्रेरि� करती रहती है� कहानी खत्म होने पर एक सुकू� ओर अच्छ� एहसास।
ग्रामी� परिवेश का खूबसूर� चित्रण और उस सम� की भारत दे� की परिस्थितियां कहानी को अत्यधि� रोचक बनात� जाते है और जब तक पूरी कहानी पढ� नही लेते टै� तक आपकी जिज्ञासा आपको पड़न� के लि� प्रेरि� करती रहती है� कहानी खत्म होने पर एक सुकू� ओर अच्छ� एहसास।
April 30, 2020
Its a short story not a novel/upanyaas..
That book have only 29 pages, a short story by munshi ji.
But advertised as 124 pages story. A story from the collection of short stories written by premchand ji
That book have only 29 pages, a short story by munshi ji.
But advertised as 124 pages story. A story from the collection of short stories written by premchand ji
March 17, 2021
Reading PremChandra, means Ü knowing the Society (Specially Rural area) 🙂👍🏻
This is one of his book where he talk bout family, which he elaborated very well. 👍🏻
Premchand wrote so many Stories bout our society.
Those All stories based on our Real world. (Rural Area)
This is one of his book where he talk bout family, which he elaborated very well. 👍🏻
Premchand wrote so many Stories bout our society.
Those All stories based on our Real world. (Rural Area)
May 29, 2021
Masterpiece
Prem Chand would and always be one of my favourite authors.
Although laalbihari should pe punished for what he did , because that unacceptable .
Caste related word were awkward .
But all over I loved the read .
Prem Chand would and always be one of my favourite authors.
Although laalbihari should pe punished for what he did , because that unacceptable .
Caste related word were awkward .
But all over I loved the read .
November 1, 2017
Beautifully written story! The writing and expression is very captivating.
December 29, 2017
Short story on how a family feud is stopped by an understanding woman.
January 20, 2019
Nice short story.
Absolutely realistic story. Those who comes from villages had experienced such incidents. No modern writer can match this. Amazing story
Absolutely realistic story. Those who comes from villages had experienced such incidents. No modern writer can match this. Amazing story
January 7, 2020
You read his books once and you'll remember it for lifetime. That's the power of Munshi Premchand.
May 17, 2020
Heart touching
April 5, 2021
Humane story
Very true depiction of emotions and feeling during anger, love and bonding in a family or society. Love among all dissipate hatred.
Very true depiction of emotions and feeling during anger, love and bonding in a family or society. Love among all dissipate hatred.
April 8, 2021
A feel-good Heart warming story by one of the best writer of all time.
June 13, 2021
Quick read
A quick read covering so much about Indian society at the time, the biases, the stereotypes and the general life in a village.
A quick read covering so much about Indian society at the time, the biases, the stereotypes and the general life in a village.
January 5, 2023
कहानी का शीर्षक पढ� यह लग� था कि किसी महिल� का मज़ा� बनाय� जा रह� है परन्तु कहानी के अं� मे� ही कहानी की आत्म� है� खूबसूर� रचना!
March 12, 2023
One of the best novels ever.
February 13, 2021
Another Gem from the writer of common man
If you haven't read Premchand you haven't seen India, this story is one the gem of the India's greatest Hindi language writer
If you haven't read Premchand you haven't seen India, this story is one the gem of the India's greatest Hindi language writer
February 10, 2025
It's a short story written by premchand ji in his early writing era where he emphasizes more on sacrifices done by his female characters and a sudden change in heart by deep realization which is exact opposite to his later writings. It's a good story to read to study how premchand ji's writing style evolved.
January 1, 2021
संयुक्� परिवार मे� स्त्रियो� की भूमिका को इस कहानी के माध्यम से प्रेमचंद जी ने बहुत ही मार्मि� ढं� से वर्णित किया है� प्रेमचंद ने इस कहानी मे� सूत्रधार बन अमीरी-ग़रीबी और स्त्री-पुरु� के भेदभाव की तत्काली� कुरीतिओं की अच्छी मीमांस� की है� कहानी का अं� भी बेहद रोचक है और पाठक को व्यक्तिग� व्याख्या करने की स्वतंत्रता देता है�
July 13, 2015
Great book
This book should be an inspiration for today's generation who is ready to live apart from their parents and family.
This book should be an inspiration for today's generation who is ready to live apart from their parents and family.
June 3, 2016
Excellent read, my mom loved it
This is a story of a woman who brings members of a family together as a unit, a must read.
This is a story of a woman who brings members of a family together as a unit, a must read.
August 9, 2016
स्त्री का बल और साहस, मा� और मर्याद� पत� तक है� उस� अपने पत� के ही बल और पुरुषत्व का घमंड होता है� आनंदी खू� का घूँट पीकर रह गयी�
January 10, 2021
A heart warming story of how a family on the verge of splitting apart was saved by forgiveness of Anandi, the 'बड� घर की बेटी'.
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