The Last Courtesan

This memoir recounts the life of Rekhabai, a former courtesan from the Kanjarbhat tribe, who navigated a changing social landscape as traditional dance bars gave way to new forms of entertainment. Facing an uncertain future after the decline of the kothas, she rose to fame as a singing and dancing star in Calcutta and Bombay during a challenging era marked by societal disapproval and danger. Through her candid and heartfelt storytelling, she shares her remarkable journey of survival, family, and resilience.