One shade of love that Sita passes through in her early life generate fear, deep-rooted, in her. And that fear forces her to reject the marriage proposal with her cousin Kunjan. Another shade of love provides her ample space in her life. And that is why she agrees to the proposal of Sami, Dr. Sami. One thought of first love made her shiver of fear, whenever it sparked in her mind or life. Another love brought a smile on her face and in her life. After marrying to Sami life blesses her with a lovely daughter Sanjna. The story takes us through two sets of generations. In the first set of generation, we meet multiple characters. Firstly it is Kunjan, his mother. Secondly, Saras Athai, his brother. In addition Sita, Sita’s mother, Sita’s father and so on. And in another set of generation, we see Sita, Sami, Kunjan and Visalam as parents. Sanjna, daughter of Sita and Sami. Rajan, son of Kunjan and Visalam. The story of The Colour of DAWN by Janaki Murali promises to deliver a lot in terms of emotional turbulence.
The Colour of DAWN by Janaki Murali
There are many angels of the story that brings in quite thought provoking questions. Firstly, Does love mean to give or snatch? Secondly, Is it possible to have real love with someone that creates a lifelong fear in one’s life. And thirdly, Does love mean to go beyond madness that its failure brings in criminal thoughts in one’s mind. The author handles such disturbing moments in such a brilliant and crisp manner. The reader hooks to the magnetism of the story of The Colour of DAWN by Janaki Murali.
Another angle adds in the pages of lives of Sita and Kunjan. Their respective children marry with an out of religion counterparts. Sita’s daughter Sanjna marries Saif, who belongs to Pakistan. And Rajan (son of Kunjan) marries an American girl Janet. Circumstances play a major role in The Colour of DAWN. It swings in such a way the life takes a 360 degrees turn in Kunjan’s life. The more he forced and imposed himself on others, the more he lost his life. Probably even with everything in his life, he was always a loner and loser.
Overall The Colour of DAWN by Janaki Murali is an interesting read. It allows seeing various aspects of a woman and her swings between love and fear.[/sociallocker]
