Sutapa Basu’s, Padmavati: The Queen Tells Her Own Story, recounts the tale of Chittorgarh's famed princess in essentially the most unique approach. At a time when the Indian social milieu is obsessed with Rajput valour due to Bollywood and their plush set and costumes, Sutapa's tale is extra personal and seeks to sympathize with Padmavati's destiny and salute her fortitude.
The book follows journalist Mrinalini Rao who visits Chittorgarh to dig deep into the life of Padmavati. She comes across Uma, an area village girl with a radical figuring out of the queen's autobiography. Sutapa employs this method successfully in retelling Padmavati's tale from her personal point of view. The novel opens with a shiny description of Padmini looking forward to the Jauhar fire to engulf her, in conjunction with her vigour and distinctive feature. Padmini narrates every section of her life that leads up to her marriage to Ratan Singh and her steady efforts to end up her allegiance to the Rajput Kingdom. Sutapa's Padmavati is a formidable narrative oscillating between the dialog of Uma, Mrinalini and Rani Padmini's personal account.
Sutapa's alluring language completely captures the grandeur, appeal, and brilliance of Chittor's queen. It is surprising how the creator manages to tell this type of tale so convincingly with minimal ancient evidence. A shifting account and engrossing till the last web page, Sutapa's tale superbly illustrates the queen's personal needs and dilemmas.
The book follows journalist Mrinalini Rao who visits Chittorgarh to dig deep into the life of Padmavati. She comes across Uma, an area village girl with a radical figuring out of the queen's autobiography. Sutapa employs this method successfully in retelling Padmavati's tale from her personal point of view. The novel opens with a shiny description of Padmini looking forward to the Jauhar fire to engulf her, in conjunction with her vigour and distinctive feature. Padmini narrates every section of her life that leads up to her marriage to Ratan Singh and her steady efforts to end up her allegiance to the Rajput Kingdom. Sutapa's Padmavati is a formidable narrative oscillating between the dialog of Uma, Mrinalini and Rani Padmini's personal account.
Sutapa's alluring language completely captures the grandeur, appeal, and brilliance of Chittor's queen. It is surprising how the creator manages to tell this type of tale so convincingly with minimal ancient evidence. A shifting account and engrossing till the last web page, Sutapa's tale superbly illustrates the queen's personal needs and dilemmas.
Micro review: 'Padmavati'
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Reviewed by Kailash
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May 04, 2018
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