Key Points

Former UN diplomat Lakshmi Puri is thrilled that her novel 'Swallowing the Sun' is being adapted into a series. The book focuses on women who broke barriers during India's freedom struggle. She emphasizes that female freedom fighters contributed equally but haven't received proper recognition. The screen adaptation will bring these unsung heroes' stories to audiences across India and worldwide.

Key Points: Lakshmi Puri Book Swallowing the Sun Adapted as Series

  • Book showcases women breaking limits during freedom struggle
  • Highlights unsung female heroes not credited in history
  • Aims to inspire youth for Viksit Bharat vision
  • Screen adaptation will reach global audiences via OTT platform
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About women who break all limits: Ex Diplomat Lakshmi Puri as her book set to hit screens

Former UN diplomat's novel about unsung women freedom fighters gets screen adaptation, highlighting female empowerment during India's independence struggle

"This novel attempts to give a voice to them. - Lakshmi Puri"

New Delhi, September 30

Former UN Assistant Secretary-General and author Lakshmi M Puri is elated as her book 'Swallowing the Sun', which attempts to showcase women empowerment and based on the backdrop of the Independence struggle, is being adapted into a series.

"This novel is based on woman empowerment. It is about women who break all limits and turn the impossible into possible... This is historic as it is on the backdrop of Indian freedom struggle. It inspires the youth to level up themselves as well as the society as we have adopted a vision of Viksit Bharat," she said.

Puri added that history has always hailed the male freedom fighters, even though women contributed equally to it.

"The novel also attempts to bring to fore the unsung 'she'roes. Female freedom fighters were at the forefront during the freedom struggle but are not credited enough for it. This novel attempts to give a voice to them."

She expressed her happiness, saying that this was the onset of the journey of her words to the screen.

She said, "Today is a beginning of a new journey that would take words in this book onto the screen... This is going to be transported into a new medium that will take it to all of India and the world."

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Abundantia Entertainment Founder and CEO Vikram Malhotra told ANI about the series, "This is based on a woman who is associated with Indian freedom struggle and also with today's generation... When I read this book for the first time, we decided to adapt it for OTT, which will make a compelling and unique story for the Indian audience. This is why we announced the screen adaptation of this book. We have taken the initial steps."

- ANI

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Rohit P
This is so inspiring for today's youth. We need more stories that show how women shaped our nation's history. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Meera T
As a history teacher, I'm thrilled about this. Our students need to know about these unsung 'she'roes. Will definitely recommend this to my class when it releases.
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Aditya G
While I appreciate the intent, I hope they don't take too many creative liberties with historical facts. Accuracy matters when portraying our freedom struggle.
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Sarah B
Wonderful to see Indian women's stories reaching global audiences through OTT platforms. Representation matters! 👏
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Kavya N
Perfect timing with the Viksit Bharat vision. When women are empowered, the entire nation progresses. Looking forward to watching this with my daughters!

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