Talash Novel by Sidra Sheikh Complete PDF

Summary

In a bustling Pakistani city, Yamin, a wealthy man, faces immense pressure from his family to have a son. Despite his love for his wife, Gouhar, and their five daughters, he succumbs to societal expectations and decides to marry Aaliyah, who promises him a male heir.

Gouhar and her daughters are banished from their luxurious home and forced to live in a rundown house in a rural village. Yamin, blinded by his desire for a son, neglects his first family and showers Aaliyah with affection when she gives birth to a boy named Hadi.

However, Hadi’s health deteriorates, and he displays troubling behavior. Yamin’s world shatters as he realizes the consequences of his choices. Meanwhile, Gouhar struggles to raise her daughters amidst poverty and societal stigma.

As the years pass, Yamin’s guilt grows, and he desperately searches for Gouhar and his daughters, hoping to make amends. Will he be able to find them and mend their broken hearts? Will Gouhar forgive him for his past mistakes? Will the family ever reunite?

The story explores themes of societal pressure, family, love, and redemption, resonating with Pakistani audiences who understand the complexities of cultural expectations and the importance of familial bonds.

Characters

The characters in this novel include:

• Yamin: A wealthy man who succumbs to societal pressure to have a son.
• Gouhar: Yamin’s first wife, who is banished along with their five daughters.
• Aaliyah: Yamin’s second wife, who promises him a male heir.
• Hadi: Yamin and Aaliyah’s son, whose health and behavior deteriorate.
• Rina: Yamin and Gouhar’s eldest daughter, who struggles with their separation.
• Sohil: Yamin’s younger brother.
• Other characters: Yamin’s mother, sister, and business partners.