Dhananjay: A Novel on Arjuna's Life

by Rajendra Kher

Overview

Marathi best-seller novel on the life of Arjuna, the main character from the ancient epic - Mahabharata. Arjuna tells his own life story in first person style. The novel is mainly based on Bhandarkar researched edition (that is supposed to be most authentic) 15 volumes, and Neelakanthi edition: 13 volumes. Also Mr. Kher has researched 100s of other books on Mahabharata. This novel presents many untouched episodes which were not written before in any book or novel based on Mahabharata. . . Many influenced readers think that Karna was great archer than Arjuna or because of Krishna; Arjuna won many wars. Draupadi deny to marry with Karna who addressed him as 'Sutaputra' But all these events introduced by some other successful novelist are not real. To know reality, one has to read this novel: Dhananjay.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781530985081
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	04/06/2016
Pages:	602
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.34(d)
Language:	Marathi

About the Author

Rajendra Kher was born in Pune, India on 3rd of January 1961. He completed his graduation from Pune University and is been writing since last 22 years. His father late Mr. B. D. Kher was also a prolific author with over a hundred books published out of which more than a couple have been garnered with awards both at National and International level. This background has helped him develop a liking for writing in the early years.
He has a count of 10 works published till date, and majority of them are translated and widely accepted across languages throughout India and abroad. Mr. Kher has received 5 prestigious awards for his contribution in the field of literature so far.
His novel Geetambari, based on Bhagavad-Gita, received equal response from readers and critics. English translation of this novel- The Song of Salvation published by Zumaya Publications, USA. Leadstart publishing published his book in English: EMPIRE OF THE GODS; and signed him for his other two books: 'Udayan; The Musician King of Vatsa', historical novel and 'Life After Life', a non-fiction. His work includes a novel Digvijay (The Victory), on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, now in its fifth re-printing, 'The Silent Reformer' (detailing the life and times of revered Pandurang Shastri Athavale, founder of Swadhyay Parivar). Thanks to the tremendous audience response the Marathi version of this novel is currently in its 24th edition. Dhananjay, a novel on the life of Arjuna, in its sixth re-printing. His recent suspense-fantasy novel Bindusarovar (The Bindu Lake) became popular among the readers and appeared in TOP 5 book-list of prestigious news-paper, Devanchya Rajyaat, were Gods astronauts? It is in 5th reprinting.
He has had his fare share of experience in the film business, having spent around 10 years in Indian Film Industry both for small and big screen. A notable 2 years of this journey were spent as Program Director for a renowned TV channel. He has to his credit numerous scripts, screenplays and short stories for newspapers and magazines.