Life of Kiran Nagarkar and his contribution for societal issues

Abstract

Kiran Nagarkar is a contemporary Indian writer whose works empower the readers to understand the actual status of the nation. His works also evoke humanity in human beings and its necessity for the future generation. Seven Sixes are Forty Three, Ravan and Eddie, Cuckold, God’s Little Soldier and Extras enflame the necessity of humanity in the society. Kiran Nagarkar captures the essence of the social reality of the contemporary society and at the same time, their ability to present the realities as critical commentaries. The Indian society is unique in its multifarious nature. It is unity in diversity. The social institution itself is an amalgamation of various culturally, religiously, and linguistically different groups of people. Kiran Nagarkar is well aware of the ignorance and poverty that plague the Indian society. He shows how Indians especially women suffer in their lives due to illiteracy. Kiran Nagarkar does not spare the society for its blatant negligence of issues like poverty, exploitation, and discrimination. His views are honest in presenting reality. The author makes an insightful observation in understanding the relationship between the society and religion. There is continuous discourse on the impact of religion on individuals and the society as a whole.