Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Namita Gokhale's 'Priya': Socialite Drama in a Changing India
The book 'Priya' follows Priya, a woman living a privileged life in Delhi.
Her husband is a government official, and her sons live abroad.
The story shows Priya dealing with her sons' return and the challenge of finding them suitable partners.
It explores themes of social status, changing gender roles, and the evolution of India, reflecting on its past and present.
Priya Kaushal lives a privileged life in Delhi, as a sequel to 'Paro'.
Her husband is a Minister of State and she struggles with social duties.
Priya seeks brides for her sons upon their return from abroad.
Lenin, Paro's former lover, reappears as an activist and friend.
The novel touches on the hypocrisies within modern Indian society.
- Who
- Namita Gokhale
- What
- A novel focusing on Priya Kaushal's life in a changing India.
- When
- 2013, as a sequel to Gokhale's 1984 novel, 'Paro'.
- Where
- Delhi, Bombay, and other locations in India.
- Why
- To explore social changes and hypocrisies within Indian society.
Traditional Values
Modern Perspectives
Societal Change
Traditional Values
Reflects the lingering impact of traditions and societal hypocrisies.
Modern Perspectives
Acknowledges evolving values and changing roles in India.
- Book Title
- Priya
- Author
- Namita Gokhale
- Setting
- India
- Main Character
- Priya Kaushal
- Priya's Husband
- Minister of State