Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Tharoor siblings share life stories at Kolkata event
Three siblings, Shashi, Shobha, and Smita Tharoor, had a special event in Kolkata called 'Tete-a-Tea with Tharoors'.
They talked about their lives, family, and how Shashi decided to become a politician.
They also talked about a law Shashi is trying to pass to make marital rape a crime.
The audience loved it, especially when Shashi sang a song for his sisters.
The event was organized to create a friendly space for public figures to share their stories.
Shashi, Shobha, and Smita Tharoor participated in a freewheeling conversation at Birla Sabhaghar, Kolkata.
The event, 'Tete-a-Tea with Tharoors', was organized by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation and others.
Shashi Tharoor discussed his decision to enter politics and his mother's concerns about his reputation.
Tharoor shared his views on his private member's bill to criminalize marital rape, calling the current law a 'travesty'.
The evening included personal anecdotes, a song performance, and a warm interaction with the audience.
- Who
- Shashi, Shobha, and Smita Tharoor
- What
- A conversation and musical event titled 'Tete-a-Tea with Tharoors'
- When
- December 15
- Where
- Birla Sabhaghar, Kolkata
- Why
- To share personal stories, insights, and to discuss Shashi Tharoor's marital rape bill
- Event Name
- Tete-a-Tea with Tharoors
- Location
- Birla Sabhaghar, Kolkata
- Organizers
- Prabha Khaitan Foundation, FICCI Flo Kolkata, Sanskriti Sagar
- Participants
- Shashi, Shobha, and Smita Tharoor
- Moderator
- Nishtha Gautam
- Key Topic
- Marital rape bill
- Song Performed
- Phoolon ka taron ka
- Series Conceptualizer
- Sundeep Bhutoria