• Smt. Shireenbanu Shiraguppi

This research article spins about investigating the features of postcolonialism in Amitav Ghosh’s novels: The Shadow Lines. He has integrated and scrutinized the repercussions of colonialism on the culture and society of two key neighboring cities, namely Calcutta and Dhaka. Reflecting the fallout from colonial control, post-colonial themes in Indian literature explore identity and resistance in a variety of ways. This article highlights the nuanced depictions of societal, cultural, and personal problems in navigating the complex tapestry of Indian literature. Through numerous examples, it discusses the themes of identity, cultural reclamation, and resistance that are pervasive in post-colonial Indian works. The dynamic terrain of Indian literature symbolizes a narrative journey through the aftermath of colonialism, showcasing a rich tapestry of topics that resonate with the post-colonial age. The examination of identity and resistance within this literary world is a tribute to the continuing legacy of colonial rule and its profound impact on the fabric of Indian society and culture. Amitav Ghosh’s An important postcolonial novel, The Shadow Lines (1988) examines the bloodshed of Partition, the fallout from British colonialism, and the falsity of national borders. It explores the effects of communalism, exile/belonging, and divided identity in post-independence Bangladesh and India through a non-linear, memory-driven story. Criticism of Nationalism and Borders: The title refers to the "shadow lines" imaginary, arbitrary boundaries that separate cultures and families, such as the Radcliffe Line. According to Ghosh, these limits are "shadows" that lead to actual violence, such the communal riots in Dhaka and Calcutta in 1963–1964. The narrator reconstructs personal and social history through memory, rejecting official colonial narratives and underlining the subjective character of historical fact.

Post-colonial, Amitav Ghosh, The Datta Chaudharis, Delhi riots, identity, crises, suppression, resistance, gender and exploitation

"Cultural Differences & Representation of Post-Colonial Sensibility in The Shadow Lines", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 9, page no.c102-c105, September-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2609211.pdf

"Cultural Differences & Representation of Post-Colonial Sensibility in The Shadow Lines", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 9, page no. ppc102-c105, September-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2609211.pdf