{"product_id":"desperately-seeking-shah-rukh-indias-lonely-young-women-and-the-search-for-intimacy-and-independence-by-shrayana-bhattacharya","title":"Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh: India's Lonely Young Women and the Search for Intimacy and Independence By Shrayana Bhattacharya","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA PATHBREAKING EXPLORATION OF THE MODERN INDIAN FEMALE EXPERIENCE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat happens when you map the desires, struggles, and dreams of a nation’s women through the lens of their favorite movie star? In this compelling and highly unusual work, economist Shrayana Bhattacharya follows the lives of a diverse group of women across India for over a decade. Divided by class but united by their fandom for Shah Rukh Khan, these women reveal what it truly means to search for intimacy, independence, and joy in post-liberalization India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eFrom the boredom of 'rurban' life to the complexities of navigating relationships, careers, and domestic struggles, this book is a brilliant, empathetic look at how Indian women view men, money, agency, and love. It is not just a book about cinema; it is a profound study of the female gaze and the quiet, steadfast ways in which women carve out space for themselves in an often oppressive culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-read:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnique Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers an unparalleled look at the economic and personal trajectories of women in India today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDeeply Resonant:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores the universal search for autonomy, friendship, and a more compassionate form of masculinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompelling Narrative:\u003c\/b\u003e Weaves together the real-life stories of women from all walks of life, making it a deeply personal and humanizing read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial \u0026amp; Cultural Insight:\u003c\/b\u003e A vital piece of non-fiction that dissects the intersection of popular culture, gender, and social reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDiscover a new lens on modern India. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eDesperately Seeking Shah Rukh\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52503146430747,"sku":null,"price":594.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/919H3UNlbTL._SL1500.jpg?v=1783745478","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/desperately-seeking-shah-rukh-indias-lonely-young-women-and-the-search-for-intimacy-and-independence-by-shrayana-bhattacharya","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}