Brahmin Mohalla Historical Romance Novel

Brahmin Mohalla (Novel)By Saleem AyyanathSynopsisThe Brahmin Mohallah is a delicacy cooked with utter care and precision infusing the rich and subtle flavors of Indian cultures and idealisms. It was brewed and boiled over a span of many years of persistent care and dedication that makes it a delightful and savory meal. The hungry readers will not be disappointed, their longing palettes will be satiated. The story begins from one of Kerala’s villages, Chamakadavu where the protagonist of the story Shameem Ahmed is arrested on grounds of parliament attack and accused of the murder of his co-worker, Shirley. The plot then travels from Kerala to North India, to the town of Shyamli and to its rawest of the raw gullies and the Brahmin Mohallah where most of the story unravels.Shameem used to work as a social studies teacher in a Hindu management school which is where he gains the acquaintance of the Malayali teacher, Shirley who is married and the mother of her four-year-old daughter. A tumultuous fatal attraction develops between Shameem and Shirley as the story unfolds itself. Their affair is depicted on a note of temptations.The author has taken his in-depth knowledge and keenness on Indian history to highlight the various issues that India faces in the modern times of this century. He explains the intricacies involved in Indian diversity.The story also magnifies the demolition of the iconic landmark of India, the Babri Masjid and the breakout of riots and unrest that followed. The methodology of narration gives the reader a wide view of how the entirety of India struggled to cope up with the ruination of a worship place. The author also sheds light on the prejudice and marginalization the minority community is subjected to since post-independence. The Muslim community is threatened by the majority and lives in constant fear of atrocities against them. The recrudescence of communal riots and the holes dug in the heart of India are brought to the readers’ thoughts.The unjust and discriminated school management systems are also pinpointed. The corrupted manifestations and the existent inequalities well-rounded criticism from the author.A very prominent character in the novel is Krishnapriya, Shameem’s first love, and heartbreak. There are many flashbacks in the plot that takes us back to Chamkadavu and the tyrannous and undying pure love that bloomed in the blissful village. Their long-lost love stands as a mark of sacrifice. The fast forward to the present times shows how Krishnapriya, who works as a journalist at one of the news channels helps Shameem Ahmed get out of jail.The story is an easy but thoughtful read. It makes the reader think as the plot thickens and it has managed to capture the essence of a thrilling novel. It takes twists and turns as it unravels, but in an interesting way. The book is an embodiment of dedication and it truly shows. The Brahmin Mohallah is a modern novel capturing all the right things that it promises in the most impeccable way possible.