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Cross Fade” by Hasmukh Baradi. One of the main stories, “Hero”, presents the life and inner conflicts of a young boy named Sanjay. He is passing through adolescence and is influenced by video games, films, friends, and changing social surroundings. Sanjay enjoys the excitement of video parlours and imagines himself as a hero from movies. His relationships with friends like Mandar and Rahul, and his conversations with Nandita, show his struggle to understand identity, friendship, attraction, and growing up.
The story also explores the gap between parents and children. Sanjay’s parents notice his changes but find it difficult to understand his feelings. Through Sanjay’s experiences, the writer shows teenage confusion, dreams, peer pressure, family bonds, and the search for individuality

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