Bhumika is a story of an actress Usha. The character is a loose adaptation of the life of an adept artist of Marathi theatre and cinema, Hansa Wadkar and a story written on her called “Sangtye Aika.” When Hindi cinema was high on characters tailor made for men, and at a time when feminism was … Continue reading Movie Review: Bhumika
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Book Review: The Year of the Runaways
The Year of the Runaways tracks one year in the lives of three Indian immigrants in England - Randeep, Avtar and Tochi - all from varying backgrounds and all of questionable legal status in their new home. Randeep is the wealthiest of the three, the son of a disturbed government employee, Avtar is the son … Continue reading Book Review: The Year of the Runaways
An Indian Woman’s Soliloquy
It is 2017. But have the societal narratives changed at all? Do I still need you, for me to be a trailblazer? Your largesse of letting me be; or your begrudging acceptance of my capabilities, carefully dressed up as inclusion are proof enough that I rankle you. I am a woman, just one in a … Continue reading An Indian Woman’s Soliloquy
Walking Tall
On the third day of the Hyderabad Literary Festival held earlier this year, as I walked in to the Authors’ Lounge for my daily chit-chat with fellow delegates, I met three remarkable women whom I will never forget. These were three of the members of India’s first transgender band – The 6 Pack Band. Ravina, Asha … Continue reading Walking Tall
Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
Art By Kirthi Jayakumar Sumukhi Suresh is an actor, a stand-up comedian and an improviser artist. She is known for her role of Sumukhi Chawla, from The Better Life Foundation, which is inspired by The Office. Sumukhi is also known for her role as the sassy Anu Aunty, and this repertoire has resulted in … Continue reading Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
INCREDIBLE WOMEN OF INDIA 