About The Author

Ishwar Petlikar (9 September 1916 – 22 November 1983) was an Indian Gujarati language author and journalist. Born and educated in villages of Gujarat, he taught in schools of villages before settling in Ahmedabad. Influenced by his experiences in villages and cities, his works talk about social culture and reforms. His first novel Janamtip (1944) was about socially and economically deprived family. Bhavsagar (1951) was about life in village and its complexities. Pankhi no Melo (1948) and its sequel Patalkuvo (1949) are about life of thieves and police. Kajal ni Kotdi (1949) is about police department after independence of India in 1947. Others novel revolving around society in villages are Dharati no Avtar (1946), Kanku ne Kanya (1946) and Mari Haiyasagadi (1950). His novel about social life in cities include Taruna Othe Dungar (1954), Yug na Endhan (1961), Runanubandh (1963), Jujva Roop (1967), Setubandh (1969), Aabhijaat (1971).[1] Lakshagriha (1965) is based on theme of sexual deviation