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Celebrity writer and columnist Shobhaa De is unapologetically bold, fiercely candid, and never afraid to stir the pot. Her popular column, Politically Incorrect, and her bestseller novels like Socialite Evenings and the more recent Insatiable, have won her global acclaim. She has spent decades challenging conventions with her sharp wit and candid observations. Her upcoming book, The Sensualist, is a provocative look at passion, power, and the private lives of modern Indians. In an unfiltered conversation with Yasser Usman, De talks about writing, relationships, and the art of being unapologetically herself.
Shobhaa De is a renowned author and columnist. She is a pioneer in contemporary Indian literature, known for her gripping narratives that dissect urban life's complexities. After studying Psychology at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, she ventured into journalism, founding and editing magazines like Stardust, Society, and Celebrity. She remains an important social commentator, with regular columns in The Times of India, The Asian Age, and The Week, also scripting iconic shows like Swabhimaan and hosted Power Trip. Her latest memoir, Insatiable, chronicles the year leading to her seventy-fifth birthday, exploring aging, relationships, and connections through food.
Yasser Usman is an award-winning TV journalist and bestselling author of four Bollywood biographies, including acclaimed works on Guru Dutt and Rekha. As a film historian, he writes and hosts series on Indian cinema for BBC and NDTV. He recently made his fiction debut with As Dark As Blood, a noir crime novel published by Simon & Schuster.
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Celebrity writer and columnist Shobhaa De is unapologetically bold, fiercely candid, and never afraid to stir the pot. Her popular column, Politically Incorrect, and her bestseller novels like Socialite Evenings and the more recent Insatiable, have won her global acclaim. She has spent decades challenging conventions with her sharp wit and candid observations. Her upcoming book, The Sensualist, is a provocative look at passion, power, and the private lives of modern Indians. In an unfiltered conversation with Yasser Usman, De talks about writing, relationships, and the art of being unapologetically herself.
Shobhaa De is a renowned author and columnist. She is a pioneer in contemporary Indian literature, known for her gripping narratives that dissect urban life's complexities. After studying Psychology at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, she ventured into journalism, founding and editing magazines like Stardust, Society, and Celebrity. She remains an important social commentator, with regular columns in The Times of India, The Asian Age, and The Week, also scripting iconic shows like Swabhimaan and hosted Power Trip. Her latest memoir, Insatiable, chronicles the year leading to her seventy-fifth birthday, exploring aging, relationships, and connections through food.
Yasser Usman is an award-winning TV journalist and bestselling author of four Bollywood biographies, including acclaimed works on Guru Dutt and Rekha. As a film historian, he writes and hosts series on Indian cinema for BBC and NDTV. He recently made his fiction debut with As Dark As Blood, a noir crime novel published by Simon & Schuster.
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