Those Pricey Thakur Girls

Those Pricey Thakur Girls follows the life of Justice Laxmi Narayan Thakur and his five daughters in 1980s Delhi. The story centers on Debjani, the fourth daughter, who becomes a newsreader at the state-run television channel Doordarshan. The narrative tracks Debjani's budding romance with investigative journalist Dylan Singh Shekhawat against the backdrop of socio-political events. Their relationship develops amid family dynamics, career pressures, and the complex social hierarchy of New Delhi's elite circles. The setting brings to life the specific cultural moment of 1980s India, complete with references to politics, media, and social customs of the era. The Thakur household serves as a microcosm of upper-middle-class life in post-independence India. The novel explores themes of class privilege, gender roles, and the tension between tradition and modernity in Indian society. Through its portrayal of the Thakur family, it examines how personal choices intersect with societal expectations.

Readers describe the book as a light romantic comedy that captures 1980s Delhi life and Indian family dynamics. The dialogue and banter between characters draws frequent mentions in reviews. Readers appreciated: - The authentic portrayal of middle-class Indian family life - Cultural details and period references from 1980s India - The chemistry between the main characters - Humorous observations about media, politics and society Common criticisms: - Plot becomes predictable in later chapters - Some side characters feel underdeveloped - Pacing slows in the middle section - Hindi/Urdu phrases can be difficult for non-Indian readers Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (3,800+ ratings) Amazon India: 4.3/5 (1,000+ ratings) "Perfect balance of romance and social commentary" - Goodreads reviewer "The sisters' relationships feel genuine and lived-in" - Amazon review "Captures the essence of Delhi drawing rooms" - Reader review on Flipkart

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★ The book is set in 1980s Delhi, capturing the era when Doordarshan (India's national television network) dominated media, and news anchors were considered major celebrities ✦ Author Anuja Chauhan worked as a creative director at JWT advertising agency and is famous for creating iconic advertising slogans like "Yeh Dil Maange More" for Pepsi ★ The story's protagonist, Dylan Singh Shekhawat, is loosely inspired by real-life journalist Nalini Singh, who was a prominent news anchor during the 1980s ✦ The novel spawned a popular TV series adaptation called "Dilli Wali Thakur Girls" which aired on &TV channel in 2015 ★ The book is part of a larger series about the Thakur family, with two other novels: "The House That BJ Built" and "Baaz," though each can be read as a standalone story