Feminist or chauvinist? Premchand was a very prominent Indian writer, and yet from most of us when we think about him the only thing that comes to mind are the Hindi text books from school. Few of us actually understand the depth behind his stories, what important role it played, and how it is relevant, even in today’s time. Munshi Premchand was the first progressive and active writer in India who independently and boldly raised the women issues in highly orthodox society wi