Chotey Mian (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798889596301)

What bemused him the most on such occasions was seeing the number of women who came praying for a son. They should be praying for a daughter like Indo. Why on earth would they want a son? Daughters had everything, clothes and food and jewels and education and a bed, yes, a bed to sleep on. What do the sons get, what did he get, nothing, absolutely nothing, of course other than the beatings nothing.

Kaki this woman wants a son.

Everyone wants a son. Who else is to take care of the old parents?

What! No.

Yes. People pray, fast, and do what not to for a son.

Par meri maa ko toh nahi chaiye beta.