Wehshi

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Wehshi
Author Razia Butt
Original titleوحشی
LanguageUrdu
GenreNovel
Publication placePakistan
Media typePrint (paperback)

Wehshi is an Urdu novel by Pakistani author Razia Butt. The novel revolves around the dysfunctional relation of a son with his mother and stepfather. The novel has been adapted into a film in 1972 and aTV series in 2022. [1]

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Synopsis

The novel talks about the effects of the childhood deprivations, abuse and toxic environment on one's life. It is about a young boy and his traumatised life who becomes so when his mother marries for second time after his father's death. His stepfather too tortures him mentally leading him to worse. [2]

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References

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  2. "پاکستانی ناول نگار 'رضیہ بٹ'". Jang. 2020-02-27.[ failed verification ]
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