Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal(transl. Some people at some moments) is aTamil-language novel by Indian writerJayakanthan.It is an expanded version of his 1968 short storyAgnipravesam(transl. Entering the fire) with a different ending. The novel,serialisedin 1970 inDinamani Kathir,[1]won theSahitya Akademi Awardin 1972. A sequel titledGangai Enge Pogiral(transl. Where is Ganga going?) was published in 1978.[2]The novel was translated intoMalayalamasChila Samayangalil Chila Manushyarby C. A. Balan.[3]It was adapted into a Tamil feature film by thesame name(1977), and a Malayalam television seriesChila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar(2011).
| Author | Jayakanthan |
|---|---|
| Language | Tamil |
| Genre | Romance |
Publication date | 1970 |
| Publication place | India |
Plot
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Overview
editAgnipravesam,a short story written byJayakanthan,was published in the magazineAnanda Vikatanin 1968. The ending of the story, where a chaste woman purifies her daughter (by pouring a bucket of water on her) for having sex with a stranger, forgives her and asks her to move on, gained significant attention for deviating from cultural norms, and many readers suggested alternate ways to end the story in an "acceptable" manner. Responding to those suggestions, Jayakanthan expanded the short story into a full-fledged novelSila Nerangalil Sila Manithargalwith a different ending.[2]He also took inspiration from his personal experiences.[4]
Accolades
editSila Nerangalil Sila Manithargalwon theSahitya Akademi Awardin 1972.[2][5]
Sequel
editGangai Enge Pogiral,a sequel novel, was published in 1978. The novel revolves around Ganga being rehabilitated and becoming more responsible.[6]
Adaptations
editSila Nerangalil Sila Manithargalwas adapted into a Tamil feature film by thesame namein 1977, again written by Jayakanthan.[7]In 2011, the novel was adapted into aMalayalamtelevision seriesChila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar.[8]
References
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