Sejal Umesh Kothawade, SY Biotechnology, GES’s RNC Arts, JDB Commerce & NSC Science College, Nashik Road, Nashik Batatyachi Chal – P. L. Deshpande (बटाट्याची चाळ) P. L. Deshpande’s novella Batatyachi Chal is set in
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Sejal Umesh Kothawade, SY Biotechnology, GES’s RNC Arts, JDB Commerce & NSC Science College, Nashik Road, Nashik
Batatyachi Chal – P. L. Deshpande (बटाट्याची चाळ)
P. L. Deshpande’s novella Batatyachi Chal is set in 1940s India and revolves around the lives of the residents of a tenement (chawl) known as Batatyachi Chal in the bustling neighborhood of Girgaon, Mumbai. The book humorously portrays the daily struggles, joys, and quirks of middle-class families, including clerks, school instructors, and music enthusiasts.
Some of the main characters in Batatyachi Chal include Dwarkanath Gupte, Baba Barve, Kochrekar, Kashinath Nadkarni, Janoba Rege, and Sammel Kaka. Each character adds a unique flavor to the narrative, representing different aspects of middle-class life. The book also touches on social movements, the role of women, cultural traditions, musical events, and even unexpected disasters that shape the community’s dynamics.
With his signature humor and keen observations, P. L. Deshpande brings to life the warmth, chaos, and camaraderie of chawl life, making Batatyachi Chal a timeless classic in Marathi literature.
Sejal Umesh Kothawade, SY Biotechnology, GES’s RNC Arts, JDB Commerce & NSC Science College, Nashik Road, Nashik
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