Books

Juliet Begum by Sanjay Chopra and Tisca Chopra

In the crucible of East Pakistan’s 1971 liberation war, Juliet Begum unfolds as a tale of forbidden love and daring courage. Major Rajbir Khanna, a fearless Indian commando, is tasked with escorting Zeenat Mirza, a mysterious Pakistani Begum, across hostile territory. Her identity and mission are shrouded in secrecy, yet her beauty and presence captivate Rajbir, challenging his beliefs and igniting a passionate bond.

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Daughters of Meerabai: Portraits of Unsung Women Mystics by Namrata Chaturvedi

Daughters of meerabai is a personal sojourn through India’s spiritual legacy of the last three hundred years that has been consistently nurtured and silently preserved by women. Some women have recorded their experiences in the form of verses and memoirs ranging across literary and philosophical traditions. However, their words and teachings have remained outside popular anthologies and literary histories.

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Dhoop Aane Do by Gulzar

Dhoop Aane Do, in a way, can be considered Gulzar’s autobiography in that it is replete with anecdotes, travel notes, real-life experiences and events that occurred in and shaped his life. The book contains pages plucked from his memories and will take the reader back in time, to his growing-up years, his personal and professional struggles and successes in Mumbai, the experiences he faced during Partition, the different people he met while making films, how the Covid lockdowns affected him, etc. There is poetry too, which underlines the versatility of the author. A deeply personal account of a life well lived, this book covers Gulzar’s life and career, traversing several eras.

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