The Sensual Self: Glamour, Celebrity and Substance | Shobhaa De in conversation with Anish Gawande

In The Sensual Self, Shobhaa Dé gently guides us through desire, intimacy, and quiet awakenings. From the first stirrings of connection to the subtle rhythms of love, loss, and longing, she traces sensuality across every age and stage. With warmth, wit, and thoughtful honesty, Dé shows how to embrace pleasure, honour passion, and live fully in your own skin. Presented by NEW INDIAN EXPRESS 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. Anish Gawande is a politician, writer, and art-world troublemaker. Based between Mumbai and Delhi, he is the National Spokesperson of the NCP (SP) and the founder of Pink List India, the country’s first archive of politicians supporting LGBTQ+ rights. A Rhodes Scholar with degrees from Columbia and Oxford, he writes, translates, and curates at the intersections of literature, politics, and contemporary South Asian art. Follow us on – Website - https://jaipurliteraturefestival.org/ Facebook -   / jaipurlitfest   YouTube -    / jprlitfest   Instagram -   / jaipurlitfest   Twitter -   / jaipurlitfest   #jaipurliteraturefestival2026 #literature #shobhaade