Absolute Khushwant, Khushwant Singh
Absolute Khushwant, Khushwant Singh
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Absolute Khushwant

Author: Khushwant Singh, Humra Quraishi

Narrator: Aneesh Nair

Unabridged: 3 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/03/2019


Synopsis

I would like to be remembered as someone who made people smile.' One of the great icons of our time, Khushwant Singh, 95, is a man of contradictions. An agnostic who's well-versed in the holy scriptures; a vocal champion of free speech who supported the Emergency; a 'dirty old man' who sees 'the world in a grain of sand and beauty in a wild flower'. Born in 1915 in pre-Partition Punjab, Khushwant Singh has been witness to almost all the major events in modern Indian history and has known most of the figures who have shaped it. In a career spanning over six decades as writer, editor and journalist, his views have been provocative and controversial, but they have also been profound, deeply perceptive and always compelling. Khushwant Singh has never been less than honest. In Absolute Khushwant, India's grand old man of letters tells us about his life, his loves and his work. He writes on happiness, faith and honesty. And, for the first time, about his successes and failures, his strengths and weaknesses, his highs and lows. He tells us what makes him tick and the secret of his longevity; he confesses his deepest fears and what he holds dear. He writes about sex, marriage, worship and death; the people he's admired and detested. With personal anecdotes and rare photographs, Absolute Khushwant is uncompromising, moving, and straight from the heart.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gorab on January 16, 2017

A collection of essays, extracted from conversation of old man with Humra Quraishi. While I didn't agree with most of the ideas, still it was a pleasure read since it felt like an honest conversation. Singh saab didn't shy away (as usual) from touching sensitive topics. Like: - The person highly respon......more

Goodreads review by Shadin on December 21, 2019

"Hindus didn’t have to prove their nationality; only Muslims, Christians and Sikhs are required to give evidence of their patriotism." - Khushwant Singh 'ডার্টি ওল্ড ম্যান' খুশবন্ত সিংয়ের ছোট্ট ছোট্ট কলাম, স্মৃতিচারণা, আত্মসমালোচনা নিয়েই 'Absolute Khushwant' এই বইয়ের লেখাগুলো বেশিরভাগই লেখা খুশবন্......more

Goodreads review by Arun on February 25, 2014

At 90 years of age not many people are too eloquent or articulate. Personally, I think that is a huge loss for we miss out on a great deal of experiences that these people have been through. This sardar though is a different kettle of fish for even at 90 years of age his mind is sharp as a tack. Thi......more

Goodreads review by Ali on July 24, 2015

Collection of little essays, a book which is an eye opener much needed for our subcontinental societies. Khushwant Singh never disappoints you. A book which can be finished in one sitting, yet is not boring full of life lessons, realities and wit. All of this coming from a 95 year old man who has se......more

Goodreads review by Saundarya on August 07, 2022

4.5 ⭐ I read this in an hour. That hour might have been 1 am. It was intriguing to get a close-up on figures of great political, historical and literary importance, interposed with the author's life and thoughts on life. Rarely does one see casual personal references to the Nehru-Gandhi clan as side......more