Haanji: The Story of a Wrong Number and a Final Destination

By S. Rathore

A wrong number in childhood. A final destination in love. A price paid in blood.

Seven-year-old Vikram lives in a world of iron discipline and Rajput pride. One afternoon, a random call on a black rotary phone connects him to Simran-a voice from Amritsar that becomes his secret anchor. Then, the line goes dead for twenty-three years.

Now a former Assistant Commandant, Vikram has followed every rule: the uniform, the career, and an engagement to a woman chosen by his father. But a chance encounter in Amritsar brings back a single, haunting word: "Haanji."

Simran is no longer a ghost in the machine. To be with her, Vikram-affectionately called "Ducky"-must declare war on his heritage. He chooses love, but the victory comes at a devastating cost: disowned by his family, haunted by guilt, and battling a failing body broken by stress and sacrifice.

Haanji is a heart-wrenching work of creative non-fiction inspired by true events. It explores the profound truth that some connections are dialed by destiny, even if they lead to a crushing end.

Would you ever sacrifice your world to save a voice?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJ72W1GW
• ISBN13: 9798902960560
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Notion Press
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"