Shila gradually warms up to Mohabbat and starts to enjoy his company. She finds him funny, smart, and caring. She also learns that he comes from a poor family and has a difficult life. His father is a rickshaw-puller who suffers from tuberculosis, his mother is a housewife who works as a maid, and his younger brother is a drug addict. Mohabbat works hard to support his family and pay for his education. He also dreams of becoming a writer someday.
However, Shila's engagement with Rana creates problems for Mohabbat. Rana is a rich and arrogant man who does not respect Shila or her family. He treats her badly and often abuses her physically and verbally. He also tries to force her to marry him soon, even though she is not ready. Shila feels trapped and unhappy in her relationship with Rana, but she does not have the courage to break up with him. She fears that her parents will not accept her decision and that she will lose her honor and dignity in society.
Mohabbat tries to convince Shila to leave Rana and choose him instead. He tells her that he loves her more than anything and that he will make her happy. He also promises to marry her and take care of her family. He writes letters, poems, and songs for her, and gives her gifts. He also stands up for her when Rana mistreats her or insults her. He shows her that he is loyal, honest, and brave.
Shila realizes that she loves Mohabbat too, but she is afraid of the consequences of leaving Rana. She worries that Mohabbat will not be able to provide for her financially or socially. She also doubts that he will remain faithful to her or respect her values. She thinks that he is too young and immature for her. She also feels guilty for betraying Rana and hurting his feelings.
The novel reaches its climax when Rana finds out about Mohabbat and Shila's affair. He becomes furious and threatens to kill them both. He also blackmails Shila with some compromising photos of them that he had secretly taken. He tells her that he will expose them to the public if she does not marry him immediately. Shila is terrified and agrees to marry him.
Mohabbat is heartbroken and angry when he learns about Shila's decision. He decides to take revenge on Rana and stop the wedding. He gathers some of his friends and attacks Rana's house on the day of the wedding. He manages to enter the house and confronts Rana in front of Shila and their families. He accuses him of being a liar, a cheater, and a criminal. He also reveals the truth about their love affair and shows the photos that Rana had used to blackmail Shila.
The novel ends with a tragic twist. Rana pulls out a gun and shoots Mohabbat in the chest. Mohabbat falls down bleeding profusely. Shila runs towards him and holds him in her arms. She cries out his name and confesses her love for him. She also begs him to forgive her for leaving him. Mohabbat smiles weakly and tells her that he loves her too. He also forgives her for everything. He then closes his eyes and dies. Shila screams in agony and faints.
Review
Mohabbat Alir Ekdin is a novel that explores the complex and often painful aspects of love and life. It portrays the struggles and sacrifices of a young couple who face many obstacles and challenges in their pursuit of happiness. It also depicts the realities and issues of contemporary Bangladesh, such as poverty, corruption, violence, and social norms. The novel is written in a simple and engaging style, with humor, emotion, and suspense. The characters are well-developed and realistic, with their own flaws and strengths. The novel is a captivating and moving story that touches the hearts of the readers.
References
[Mohabbat Alir Ekdin by Muhammed Zafar Iqbal Goodreads]
[Mohabbat Alir Ekdin: A Novel of Love and Life by Humayun Ahmed (PDF 12golkes) BTGYP]
[Mohabbat Alir Ekdin Pdf 12golkes - SoundCloud]
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