Six Days in Bombay with Alka Joshi

What happens when a celebrated Indian artist, Amrita Sher-Gil, known at home but hidden from the world, sparks a journey that unravels secrets across continents and within ourselves? Tune in for an inspiring conversation with bestselling author Alka Joshi as she shares how uncovering one artist’s legacy led to a story of identity, art, and self-discovery. 

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Born in India and raised in the U.S. since the age of nine, Alka Joshi has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. Joshi's debut novel, The Henna Artist, immediately became a NYT bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, was Long-listed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, and has been translated into 30 languages. The Secret Keeper of Jaipur (2021) and The Perfumist of Paris (2023) completed the Jaipur Trilogy. She is currently working on her fifth novel. In 2024, Joshi was selected for the Forbes 50 over 50 List, celebrating women who are shattering age and gender norms across all sectors of the American economy and culture. https://www.alkajoshi.com

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