Parineeta is a love story of Shekhar and Lalita, set in early 20th century Bengal. Lalita is in her late teens, an orphan who lives with the family of her uncle Gurucharan. Gurucharan, though a principled man, is forced to take a loan from his neighbour Navin babu due to circumstances. The two neighbouring families share a very cordial relationship despite Navin’s money-minded ways. Shekhar, Navin’s younger son has a friendly relationship with Lalita. As time passes, Shekhar and Lalita try to understand the true nature of their feelings. Tensions erupt between Shekhar’s father and Lalita’s uncle on repayment of the old loan. The situation is further aggravated with the arrival of Gerinder babu, a flamboyant eligible bachelor who is attracted to Lalita.

Misunderstandings build themselves between Lalita and Shekhar. Much later, when Lalita visits her old place “lal kothi” one last time for the sale of Gurucharan’s house to Navin babu’s heirs, the story takes another unexpected turn. Listen to this audiobook adaptation of the novel Parineeta in drama format with multiple voices music and effects.

About the author: Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, (15 September 1876 - 16 January 1938), was a prominent Bengali novelist and short story writer. Most of his works deal with the lifestyle, tragedy, struggle of the village people and the contemporary social practices that prevailed in Bengal. He remains the most popular, most translated and most adapted, Indian author of all time.

Music & Foley Composed by : Abhijeet Hegdepatill

Creative Director : Inder Kochar

Voice Director : Aaditya Kumar

DISCLAIMER: This podcast series titled “Parineeta ” and all elements thereof is a pure work of fiction. The series is based on novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. This disclaimer informs listeners that the series does not intend to be a documentary / biography of any event and/ or any character depicted therein. This show is not intended to offend or defame any individual, entity, caste, community, race, or religion or to denigrate any institution or person, living or dead. Listener's discretion is advised.