Fire Flies in the mist

Who was Rehan Ahmed?

Hero of the Novel, a young Muslim communist, revolutionary and is very interesting character. He Participated in terrorist attacks, He works with new Pakistani government and Bangladesh's Participation.

what do you know about Deepali Sarkar?

She is one of the main character. She is an Indian young girl. Her life is the blend of love, politics, and revolution. She is poor and living in an old mansion "Caledonia, And Rehan and Deepali loved each other.

Who was dancer in the Novel?

Yasmeen Majeed she is a Muslim girl and one of the pathetic characters in the novel. She belongs to a noble and religious family but she likes to be a dancer and marries an Englishman. She gives birth to a child but at the end of the novel meets to her tragic death by throwing herself in the cold water of the river Thames.

Who use the Hand Grenade in the Novel?

Rosie Banerjee, she is also an Indian girl, who is revolutionist and participants in terrorist attacks. She was arrested by British police throwing a hand Grenade on a British Policeman. She was bailed by young lawyer Radhika Sahel with whom she marries later.

Who were Uma Roy and Nasira?

Uma Roy belongs to a wealthy family and she was also British . Whereas Nasira, Daughter of Rabia and she is the sister of rehan.

Who was Nawab's Daughter?

Ara Jahan, she is Muslim girl. She is wealthy. She is Rehan's cousin and daughter of Nawab Qammar-ul-Zamman.

Who is Deepali's Father?

Doctor Bonay Sarkaar.

What do you know about Danish chand Sarkaar?

He was Bonay Sarkaar's brother and Deepali's uncle. He was sentenced by British government due to his revolutionist activities.

What is the name of Urdu version “Fire Flies in Mist"?

Aakhir-e-Shab ke Humaafar.

What is the Brief story of this Novel?

It describes the history of East Bengal from the time of nationalist movement against the British, to the creation of East Pakistan. The novel centers around Deepali Sarkaar, a young Hindu girl and Rehan Ahmed, a Muslim boy. Through their relationship, Qurratulain Hyder explores the growth of tension between Bengali's Hindu and Muslims, who had once shared a culture and a history.

What was discussion between Deepali and Nawab?

Deepali and Nawab arguments against Partition, without commenting on which one is right. Through their conversation we understand Nawab doesn't want a separate Pakistan.

Who is the Author of "Fire Flies in the mist?

Qurratulain Hyder enjoys a great reputation in the Urdu world. Her most famous novel is "Aag ka Darya".Her works have been translated in to many languages she herself translates from Persian, writes in English. Fire flies in the mist was originally translate written in Urdu under the title "Akhir-i-Shab ke Humsafar (Fellow wayfares of the last Night).