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"Charitraheen" (चरित्रहीन) is one of the most powerful and controversial social novels written by legendary Bengali author Sharatchandra Chattopadhyay, now available in Hindi translation. The novel explores sensitive themes of morality, female dignity, societal hypocrisy, and emotional redemption through its deeply human characters.Set in colonial India, the story follows Kiranmayi, Sabitri, and Satish, whose lives are entangled in love, judgment, and social expectations. Through poignant storytelling, Sharatchandra boldly questions the double standards imposed on women and the rigid codes of "charitra" (character) in a patriarchal society.