{"product_id":"9781803095516","title":"Chapal Rani, The Last Queen Of Bengal","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a non-fiction biography of a legendary Bengali stage actor whose life and artistry illuminate a pivotal era in Bengali theatre. It centers on artistic identity and gender performance within a changing cultural world, written for readers of theatre history, cultural biography, and gender studies. The tone is reflective, respectful, and evocative, inviting readers to feel the journey of a performer who navigated fame, history, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent is presented as a seamless blend of biography and lyrical re-imaginings: the subject’s voice guides a journey through Kolkata’s theatre scene, with evocative vignettes that illuminate backstage life, audience reverence, and the craft of gendered performance in the jatra tradition. The reading experience is immersive, balancing documentary detail with imaginative scenes that bring the stage to life and reveal the humanity behind the legend.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders move through decades of change, from the height of theatrical grandeur to the moments of exile and resilience that defined a career. Decades of research, plus intimate interviews, shape a moving portrait of gender, belonging, and the art that sustained a performer through upheaval and transition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiographical narrative focused on Chapal Bhaduri’s career and evolving artistic identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterwoven with evocative fictional vignettes that illuminate life on and off the stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores gender performance, belonging, and the jatra tradition in Kolkata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounded in decades of research and personal interviews for depth and credibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLyrical, immersive writing that brings a vibrant theatre world to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of theatre history, gender and performance, and the cultural shifts that shaped Bengal’s stage. The work invites curiosity, deepens empathy for artists navigating change, and leaves a lasting impression of art’s power to reflect and redefine identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540652994777,"sku":"BK0533209","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81SUH7N59-L._SL1500.jpg?v=1779256047","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9781803095516","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}