{"product_id":"balika-badhu","title":"Balika Badhu","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bimal Kar\u003cbr data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"43\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Novel\u003cbr data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"62\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"73\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788170663676\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"125\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 141 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eBook Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eThe groom is \u003cstrong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"211\"\u003esixteen\u003c\/strong\u003e, the bride \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"235\"\u003efourteen\u003c\/strong\u003e—both too young to comprehend the true meaning of \u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"297\"\u003emarriage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Yet, they are wed, following the customs of their time. \u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eChild marriage\u003c\/strong\u003e was not uncommon in those days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eBimal Kar masterfully weaves a \u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"474\"\u003edelicate and heartwarming tale\u003c\/strong\u003e of these two adolescents as they \u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"563\"\u003enavigate their innocent yet blossoming relationship\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their \u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"642\"\u003euncertainty, shyness, excitement, and the gradual unfolding of love\u003c\/strong\u003e form the core of this beautifully written novel, \u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"728\"\u003efilled with humor and tenderness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eFirst published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eDesh magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eBalika Badhu\u003c\/em\u003e was \u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"810\"\u003ewidely acclaimed\u003c\/strong\u003e, eventually adapted into a \u003cstrong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eHindi film\u003c\/strong\u003e, which created a nationwide stir. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"938\"\u003etimeless story of young love and tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e is now available in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"992\"\u003ebeautifully printed edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003egift\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eBimal Kar\u003c\/strong\u003e was born on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eSeptember 19, 1921\u003c\/strong\u003e (3rd Ashwin, 1328 in the Bengali calendar). 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He passed away on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eAugust 26, 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2316\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eBalika Badhu\u003c\/em\u003e remains a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eclassic\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the innocence of young love while shedding light on an era when \u003cstrong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003esocietal norms shaped lives\u003c\/strong\u003e in ways both poignant and profound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49556326973744,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788170663676","price":315.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-balika-badhu-40224184205616.jpg?v=1775958386","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/balika-badhu","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}