Sandip Roy / Chapal Rani, the Last Queen of Bengal: The Life and Times of a Female Impersonator

Wed, Mar 4 • 7:00 PM

City Lights Bookstore

About this event

Join Sandip Roy in conversation with Jeanne Carstensen as they celebrate the publication of 'Chapal Rani, the Last Queen of Bengal: The Life and Times of a Female Impersonator'. This event will provide insights into the life of Bengali stage actor Chapal Bhaduri, the last great female impersonator of Bengali theater, blending biography and evocative vignettes. Roy's work captures the rise and fall of this iconic figure whose career and identity were intertwined. Set to take place at City Lights Booksellers, the event will also be available to access via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person, but prior registration is required.

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