Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Shobhaa De Discusses Womanhood and Intimacy in Kolkata
Shobhaa De, a famous author, talked about love, being a woman, and how people feel about themselves at a big book event in Kolkata.
She said that people today are too busy looking at their phones and not enough time to look into each other's eyes.
She also talked about how women often feel insecure, even when they are successful, because they are told from a young age that their worth is based on how they look.
She believes that true happiness comes from small, meaningful moments and being kind to each other.
She also talked about how her relationship with her husband has changed over time and how they are very aware of each other's feelings.
She thinks that people should try to be more loving and less focused on themselves.
Shobhaa De spoke about womanhood, intimacy, and self-worth at the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival.
She emphasized the importance of respecting each other's physical self in relationships.
De expressed concern over the growing culture of self-absorption and the impact of social media on emotional intimacy.
She argued that sensuality is not just about physical intimacy but also about finding meaning in everyday life.
De discussed the insecurities women face due to societal expectations and the pressure to fit a narrow idea of beauty.
- Who
- Shobhaa De, Sandip Roy, and the audience at the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival
- What
- A discussion on womanhood, intimacy, and self-worth
- When
- On Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Alipore Museum, Kolkata
- Why
- To celebrate the 17th edition of Shobhaa De's book, The Sensual Self, and to discuss topics related to womanhood and intimacy
- Event
- Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival
- Location
- Alipore Museum, Kolkata
- Date
- Sunday (specific day not mentioned)
- Participants
- Shobhaa De, Sandip Roy
- Book Celebrated
- The Sensual Self (17th edition)