Courting Hindustan: The Consuming Passions of Iconic Women Performers of India

If you haven’t read this book, YOU MUST!The book is a storehouse of information with a compassionate approach to voice out the struggles, dreams and desires of remarkable courtesans and their significant contribution to Indian art and culture.The book was truly engaging and kept me hooked till the end. As an Indian woman and a patron of the arts, I could truly resonate with text which was backed with extensive research.Get your copy now!

This is a beautiful masterpiece which gives an insight into the lives of Women who dominated the field of traditional Indian entertainment back then. The book is so well written that you are so engrossed, the moment you start reading it.This book is for all generations who appreciate and are passionate towards our Indian art culture - it’s origin and it’s impact on country and world as a whole.An amazing book that I would recommend everyone to read. Keep it up Madhur Gupta.

Its been a great pleasure and an him experience to watch the author perform and speak. His humbleness towards the Indian classical dance forms is absolutely amazing and heart warming. In the process of completing the book and looking forward to being under his able tutorage. An absolute must read.

Madhur Gupta, an eminent Indian classical dancer has beautifully and brilliantly highlighted the immense power of womanhood. The well researched book is not only captivating but also very inspiring. Every person who appreciates art in any form has to read it. Highly recommended!

Such a beautiful insight into an era where women performers significantly dominated the field of arts and were in control of revenue generated therefrom. Very well researched piece on origins of Indian classical dance forms, which deeply reflects our heritage. :)