Musa’s father, who, unlike his son, does not seem to oppose the Indian army’s occupation of Kashmir. Indeed, Showkat works selling building supplies to the military, and is a friend of Major Amrik Singh. Showkat is highly concerned when the major implies to him that Musa may be a member of the resistance, and studies his son closely to see if it is true. Once Musa has left home and joined the resistance for good, Showkat never hears from his son again.
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Showkat Character Timeline in The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
The timeline below shows where the character Showkat appears in The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 9
...he is at home grieving Arifa’s and Miss Jebeen’s deaths after the funeral. His father, Showkat Yeswi, is the one to announce with surprise that Major Amrik Singh wishes to talk...
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...crossing paths with Major Amrik Singh. The major has imposed his friendship on Musa’s father, Showkat, who, although he does business with the military, doesn’t necessarily want to be intimately involved...
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...shouting that he has completely forgotten something. The something is a bottle of whiskey for Showkat—a subtle trick, for if Musa does not accept, “it would be a public declaration of...
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