Podcast SeriesThe Last Courtesans of Bombay This podcast series uncovers the mysterious world of Bombay's courtesans to find a rich history of women who subvert patriarchy, defy gender stereotypes and uphold feminist intellectual tradition. By Kunal Purohit
Episode 4The Last Courtesans of Bombay: A Crumbling Community With Mujra in decline, a neighborhood that was once the nerve center of Bombay’s courtesan culture struggles to stay alive. By Kunal Purohit
Episode 3The Last Courtesans of Bombay: A Break With the Past A mother-daughter courtesan duo reflects on their divergent paths, and how much this matrilineal culture has changed in just one generation. By Kunal Purohit
Episode 2The Last Courtesans of Bombay: A Poet’s Taleem Finally, a family of courtesans from the secretive Mujra community opens up to the host. By Kunal Purohit
Episode 1The Last Courtesans of Bombay: Finding the Tawaifs Bombay has a rich courtesan legacy, but it’s shrouded in secrecy now. By Kunal Purohit