Book Talk: The Archives and Afterlives of Nautch Dancers in India

Welcome to a mini-seminar in English with Dr Prarthana Purkayastha, who will present her book "The Archives and Afterlives of Nautch Dancers in India". In the book, Dr Prarthana Purkayastha examines how the gestures of often marginalised “nautch” dancers have challenged and disturbed racist, casteist and patriarchal regimes of thought in India. The author will share excerpts from the book and engage in a conversation with the audience.