Jhari - Part 1

From letters to lives from postal journeys to the pages of literature – S Sridevi has spent her life connecting people through words. A retired Head Postmaster and a prolific Telugu Storyteller she has authored over 250 short stories and 10 novels her celebrated novel being Neelinakshatram. Her stories span generations exploring love legacy and the strength of the women who shape their worlds. She brings emotions onto the page with grace and clarity. She is well known for her versatile pen. On the quiet banks of the Tapasvini River lies Avanthipuram a town shaped by memory and emotion. Through the lives of four generations nineteen cousins grew up sharing laughter love and life’s struggles bound by a connection that time cannot break. Their stories flow like the river beside them. At the center stand Geeta and Vasu whose quiet strength and unwavering care keep the family bound through every joy and holding together what time and distance might otherwise undo. A celebration of life bonds love and affection. But still Geeta attempts suicide. Why? The question is simple but its answer is not.