Nazaqat
 First edition | |
| Author | Sasha H. Singhal |
|---|---|
| Language | Indian English |
| Genre | Thriller, Drama |
| Set in | India |
| Publisher | Half Baked Beans |
Publication date | 2013 |
| Publication place | India |
| Pages | 204 |
| ISBN | 8192-692-620 |
Nazaqat is a novel written by author Harsh Agarwal.[1] Nazaqat was published in 2013 by Half Baked Beans under the pen name of Sasha H Singhal.[2]
Plot
[edit]The story of Nazaqat is about a girl Naazani, who gets into sex work and takes the name Nazaqat. She eventually fought to legalize prostitution in India.[1]
Reception
[edit]Aparna Mudi from Zee news wrote about the book, "The writing is crisp, but the end seems hurried – it could have made a more lyrical finish to keep the high that Singhal maintains throughout the book."[2] Sankalpita Singh at Metro India said, "The book is written beautifully with the characters, the drama, the action woven so intricately yet so vividly. Though the book is very good, there is definitely scope of improvement in terms of plot."[3] Lucknow Tribune published, "The book attempts to make a rather powerful statement on women empowerment through the life of a high-end escort Nazaqat."[4]
The author
[edit]Harsh Agarwal is an author whose other books include An Excursion of Insight and Life in a Nutshell.[5][6] He is also credited for films Mind Mera Mind,[7] and Vaidya.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "The Web of Prostitution". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ a b Mudi, Aparna (2014-07-09). "'Nazaqat' book review: Worth making a movie about". Zee News. Archived from the original on 19 May 2022. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ Singh, Sankalpita (2014). "On the Shelf Nazaqat". Metro India.
- ^ Team, Lucknow Tribune (2013). "Saying it with Nazaqat". Lucknow Tribune.
- ^ Eye, Fried (June 2014). "Author woes- getting their word'sworth |". Retrieved 2021-07-19.
- ^ "Harsh Agarwal shares his experience with 'Nazaqat'". DU Beat. 2014-08-24. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "Mind Mera Mind: A Short Film That Aims To Raise Awareness About Mental Health Issues". Gaysi. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
- ^ "हर्ष अग्रवाल की खूबसूरत कहानी है वैद्य, पुनीत और रोनित ने किया बेहतरीन अभिनय". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2022-10-08.