The story "Khat-e-Roshan" is a letter from a younger sister to her elder sister, who is about to be crowned as Badshah begum. The writer expresses feelings of resentment and jealousy towards her sister's perfection and the favor she receives from their father, Abbahuzur, especially after the death of their mother, Ammijaan. The younger sister reflects on the trust issues within the family, particularly regarding the harem, and hints at her own manipulations and the rumors surrounding their sister's relationship with their father. She reveals her feelings of inadequacy and betrayal, as she recalls being ridiculed by her sister in the past. The letter is a mix of bitterness, admiration, and a sense of familial complexity, highlighting the themes of rivalry and the burdens of expectations within royal family dynamics.

by Pradipta Roy Chowdhury Sen in English Short Stories

Writen by Pradipta Roy Chowdhury Sen

Category Short Stories