Thikre ki Mangni and the Eruption of Mahrukh by Nasira Sharma

Abstract

Theekre ki Mangani' is a lively portrayal of a woman 'Mahrukh' struggling to create her own existence and independent identity due to circumstances. In this novel ‘Theekre Ki Mangani’ written by the renowned writer of contemporary Hindi fiction, ‘Nasira Sharma’, a reliable and meaningful form of women’s discussion is found. Mahrukh's life represents the life of those women who, instead of searching for their liberation in isolation, broaden the question of liberation by connecting it with the liberation of the neglected, lower class, struggling and exploited characters of the society. Mahrukh's refusal to marry Rafat, breaking Thikre's engagement, is more a woman's desire for natural self-respect than a specific ideology. Mahrukh despises the display of dedication, sentimentality and sensitivity which is considered a woman's weakness. By continuously strengthening herself, she gives a message to the future generation that a woman should never consider herself powerless. He should not become weak in front of the circumstances, but should face them boldly and live a respectable life on his own terms. In this way, Nasira Sharma has proved herself to be a strong advocate of women's rights through her character Mahrukh. She says that a woman can live not only for a man but also for the society.