They were part of a thriving culture of women who were learned, witty and wealthy. They wrote and performed music; they painted and danced. They provided elite men with intelligent conversation, ...

Kapuria is a history professor and author of ‘Music in Colonial Punjab: Courtesans, Bards, & Connoisseurs’ Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s new show was a wonderful chance to fictionalise the powerful cultural ...

indian director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for his big-budget Bollywood production, featuring grand sets, star casts, meticulously choreographed dance sequences and lavish costumes, jewellery and ...