Dulleh Ber

The novel *"Dulleh Ber"* presents the harsh and bitter reality of Punjabi life. The title is inspired by the popular Punjabi idiom *"Dullhe Ber da kujh nahi vigadeya"*, which the author skillfully integrates into their literary creation.The novel highlights the issue of unemployment among Punjabi youth, depicting young men like *Parmajit* who are forced to migrate in search of a better future. Similarly, talented and beautiful young women like *Kanwal* are compelled to marry drug-addicted sons of wealthy families, such as *Raman*. The character of Raman, addicted to synthetic drugs (*Chitta*), ultimately succumbs to an overdose.  

The novel also raises serious questions about the effectiveness of drug rehabilitation centers operating in cities, shedding light on their questionable functioning.