खिल्ली [Khilli]

by P.L. Deshpande

A collection of his views & opinions on socio-political conditions in 80s, The different of these scripts were published in some of the well-known newspapers. Due to its amusing contents, the writings still could be made relevant to the current situation.

Genres: Marathi, Humor, Comedy

237 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

पुरुषोत्तम लक्ष्मण [पु. ल.] देशपांडे हे लोकप्रिय मराठी लेखक, नाटककार, नट, कथाकार व पटकथाकार, दिग्दर्शक आणि संगीत दिग्दर्शक होते. त्यांना महाराष्ट्राचे लाडके व्यक्तिमत्त्व असे म्हटले जायचे. त्यांच्या आद्याक्षरांवरून महाराष्ट्रात ते प्रेमाने पु. ल. म्हणून ओळखले जातात. लेखक आणि कवी वामन मंगेश दुभाषी ऊर्फ ऋग्वेदी हे पु.ल.देशपांड्यांचे आजोबा होते तर आणि सतीश दुभाषी हे मामेभाऊ आहेत.


P. L. Deshpande was one of the legends in marathi literature. Probably the most read, most quoted and most loved author of maharashtra

The writings though mostly known for its sublime comic nature,include a vast range of plays,caricatures,essays, travelogues and much more

Lovingly called 'Pula' by all the fans.

Reviews

[Pratik Khanke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great satire. It mostly focuses on the politics, and the emergency declared by Indira Gandhi and makes fun of it.
It shows the absurdity of the politics, and the politicians in a satirical view. This book describe the political climate of 1960s and 1980s. How it is almost similar to what we are enduring currently. It is all riddled with corruption, incompetence, and no one is interested in making good policies. In the very first chapter author says that, during British Raj, they (rulers) were giving resources to rich people in England but now after independence, our politicians are giving resources to rich people in India. This was true then and now too.
One or two chapters are little distant from politics which are fun to read. Second chapter though honestly I wasn't able to understand properly. I don't know if it was because I had fever at that time, but that Marathi very difficult to make sense. I may reread it sometime.
Overall it was fun read. It gives some idea about the political climate of that time and some criticism by the author.

[Gourang Ambulkar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great collection of essays of political satires. These are mostly directed towards the India and Maharashtra political scene during the emergency period and till 1980s. So the constraint to enjoy this book is to have been born in and around 1975. Once you get the connotations then this book is an exemplary satire. Fun read.

[Oni_Cyborg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Worth a read for first chapter only, rest is a bonus and good one.

[Gourang Ambulkar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent political satire. This book will be relevant only to those who witnessed the political scenario in Maharashtra of the 80s and a bit before that ( read emergency). P.L.D. has exploited his writing wit to the fullest in this book which a collection of newspaper articles. Anyone born in Maharashtra in early 70s and haven't read this book, you are missing out on a hearty nostalgic satirical humour. Good Read!!

[Rahul · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one amazing book................Pu La Deshpande

[Sanjeevani]

i want to read this book

[Shreyas · Rating 4 out of 5]

आणीबाणीच्या काळातील राजकीय घडामोडींवर खास पुल शैलीतली हसवी टिप्पणी

[Soham Katekar · Rating 3 out of 5]

An apt political satire that goes beyond time.