This podcast series uncovers the mysterious world of Bombay’s courtesans to find a rich history of women who defy gender stereotypes and uphold feminist intellectual tradition. This podcast is brought to you by TS Studios, a production company that brings The Swaddle’s storytelling and creative point of view to original podcasts and films.
Latest episodes
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19 min
A Crumbling Community
With Mujra in decline, a neighbourhood that was once the nerve centre of Bombay’s courtesan culture struggles to stay alive, in the final episode of our podcast series. English Tra…
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21 min
A Break With the Past
In this episode, a mother-daughter courtesan duo reflects on their divergent paths, and how much this matrilineal culture has changed in just one generation. English Translation of…
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16 min
A Poet’s Taleem
In Episode 2, a family of courtesans from the secretive Mujra community finally opens up. A trained Urdu poet and a singer-dancer discuss their craft and their place in society. En…
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13 min
Finding the Tawaifs
In Episode 1, our host, Kunal, tries to find a connection to this insular world.English Translation of Episode 1:Woman 1: You come here to enjoy. It is my job to make you fall in l…