-Anushka Sengupta → Trace the portrayal of women through landmark films like Mother India, The Color Purple, Queen, and Everything Everywhere All at Once As both external and internal mirrors of society, cinema has consistently reflected and influenced society’s conceptions of gender, power, and identity. This is a massive leap forward for the portrayal of […]Read More
The Begums of Bhopal were trailblazers, defying societal norms and reshaping the course of history in India. Among them, Nawab Shah Jahan Begum stands out for her indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to progress. While her contemporary, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, is celebrated for his architectural marvels, Nawab Shah Jahan Begum remains largely forgotten in […]Read More
Popularly known as the first queen to fight against the British, Velu Nachiyar was the queen of the Sivaganga estate of Tamil Nadu. She was considered an idol by her people and was successful in her stance against the British. She was born in 1730 to King Sellamutthu Vijayaragunatha Sethupathy and Queen Sakandhi Muthathal of […]Read More
Indian queens have always left not only their natives in awe but also the foreign invaders mesmerized. The Portuguese were a group of people who invaded India, and when they saw Rani Chennabhairadevi, they were surprised by her intelligence and her expertise in trade. They gave her the name Raina-Da-Pimenta – ‘The Queen of Pepper’. […]Read More
Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bai, the queen of Travancore was a lady who revolutionized female education in her region, the one who inspired and led. “For her people, she lived, selflessly and loyal Such was the reign of this queen, elegant and royal.” Sethu Lakshmi Bai was born on 19 November 1895 to Ayilyam Nal […]Read More
A wise ruler, a bold queen and a graceful highness Rani Durgavati was a lot more than just a Gond queen. She was named after the fierce Hindu goddess Durga, who is worshipped highly by the Hindus in almost every Indian state. She fought against the Mughal rulers courageously and was hence known for her […]Read More
Ahilya Bai Holkar- Queen of the Marathas “For thirty years her reign of peace, The land in blessing did increase; And she was blessed by every tongue, By stern and gentle, old and young.” -Joanna Baillie Ahilya Bai was […]Read More