Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu (novel)
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A young Pakistani boy and girl studying at Columbia University, USA fall in love with each other. They marry against the wishes of the boy's father, who cuts them off from his family. A sudden twist of fate brings the girl face-to-face with the boy's parents, and she tries her best to win their hearts. Through her wisdom and perseverance, she wins them over.
Background
The premise of the novel was based on an idea given to Ishtiaq by her sister, who suggested that she write about a girl who comes to live with her in-laws after her husband’s death.[4]
