With Mujra in decline, a neighbourhood that was once the nerve centre of Bombay’s courtesan culture struggles to stay alive, in the final episode of our podcast series. English Translation of Episode 4: A Crumbling Community Naseem Bhai: There were many shops selling perfumes. Perfumes used to...

In this episode, a mother-daughter courtesan duo reflects on their divergent paths, and how much this matrilineal culture has changed in just one generation. English Translation of Episode 3: A Break With the Past Voiceover in English. Woman 1: You come here to enjoy. It is my job to make you...

In Episode 2, a family of courtesans from the secretive Mujra community finally opens up. A trained Urdu poet and a singer-dancer discuss their craft and their place in society. English Translation of Episode 2: Voiceover in English, amid ambient conversations from Bachu Seth Ki Wadi. Woman...