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Published in the 1970s, Duniyadari (which loosely translates to "The Ways of the World") is a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of a hostel in Nashik. It follows the journey of a shy, impressionable protagonist, Shrirang, as he navigates the chaotic, emotional, and often heartbreaking world of college life. He befriends the flamboyant and reckless Dada Holkar, falls in love with the gentle and tragic character, Nirmala, and learns that "duniyadari" is not just about fun—it is about compromise, betrayal, and the scars you carry into adulthood.
The novel is celebrated for several key elements that transcend its 1980s Pune setting: