Munshi Premchand was the most revered Indian writer of the 20th century, whose writings were realistic and covered all societal issues, be it about the poor, Dalit, women, or caste system, said ...

Munshi Premchand is regarded as one of the finest Hindustani writers of the early twentieth century. His stories mainly depicted the terrible condition of Indian society and the social ills that ...

Actors rehearsing for ‘Marmik Premchand’. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint Some stories remain relevant even when society changes. Most of Munshi Premchand’s short stories fall in this category.

Munshi Premchand is often hailed as India's preeminent Hindi-Urdu writer from the early 20th century. He was a versatile literary figure, known for his novels, short stories, and plays. Among ...

Writer Munshi Premchand penned Idgah, a short story about a young Hamid’s tryst with peer pressure, ridicule, and bullying in the 1930s; long before the spotlight was on conversations around ...

One of the most revered Indian writers of the 20th century, Munshi Premchand has greatly contributed to the field of writing. He was famous for his modern Hindustani literature and showcased the era ...

Kafan is one of Premchand’s starkest stories. It follows Ghisu and his son Madhav, who are too impoverished to provide a burial shroud when Madhav’s wife Budhiya dies in childbirth. Rather than spend ...