Category Archives: Lesbianism

The Period Drama Post

A look at a few contemporary period dramas in regional cinema, almost all are set in the 20th century. मी वेगळी आहे विन्या (I am different, Vinya).  The staging of a play in Ravi Jadhav’s short, Mitraa, during which Sumitra realises … Continue reading

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The Women in Love Post

Lesbianism in 18th century art. And an extract from Ismat Chughtai’s Tedhi Lakir.

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