Book Review: Priyajan by Vinesh Antani
Priyajan — the title itself feels warm, personal, and deeply emotional. It means “beloved” or “favourite person,” and Vinesh Antani beautifully brings this meaning to life through the story of Charu and Niket, two souls who once shared something special, drifted apart, and then unexpectedly crossed paths again.
"જીવનને ભરપૂર જીવી લીધું હોય, બધું જ સભર હોય, છતાં પાછલી જિંદગીની એક નમતી સાંજે એકાદ ચહેરો મનમાં છલકાઈ જાય. એવું બને ત્યારે પ્રશ્ન થાય — કઈ ક્ષણ સાચી? કે પછી બંને જ સાચી?"
This novel stands out as one of Vinesh Antani’s most famous works — and rightfully so. It’s not just a love story; it’s a journey of memories, emotions, and second chances.
Charu and Niket are the central characters. They meet after many years, and that meeting is full of nostalgia. The way they recall their youth, their conversations, and the days gone by — it touches the heart of the reader too. Time has changed them. Life has taken them in different directions. Charu is now married to Divakar and has three children. Niket, too, has a family with two children.
Yet, destiny has its own plans. Despite all the years and all the changes, something between them remains unfinished. Their reunion is not just surprising — it’s emotional, intense, and deeply moving. The way Vinesh Antani writes about their journey back to each other makes the reader feel every emotion — the joy, the regret, the longing, and the quiet happiness of finding love again.
The most beautiful part of the novel is how relatable and real the characters feel. The novel doesn't offer dramatic twists — instead, it offers something more powerful: truthful emotions. It makes us think about our own lives, relationships, and the people we once held dear.
Priyajan is more than just a story — it is a reminder that sometimes, even after years, hearts remember. And sometimes, life gives us another chance to be with the one we once loved.
I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy stories that are emotionally rich, nostalgic, and full of heart. Priyajan stays with you, like the memory of a long-lost love that never truly fades.
Thank you for reading..
