One could be forgiven for assuming that Shogun — a Game of Thrones-esque saga based on James Clavell's bestselling 1975 novel about the rise of Lord Yoshii Toranaga in 1600 feudal Japan — is nothing ...
The actors portrayed courtesans with the plot revolving around their lives in the red-light district of Heeramandi in Lahore during the British rule. Following the successful run of the series the ...
The show set against the backdrop of India's fight for Independence and the world of courtesans, was possibly one of the most talked about shows when it released. Offering a unique look into the life ...
Courtesans have existed in ancient India since Vedic times, as suggested by the Rig Vedic verse 1.167.4, for example, that refers to public women. There is also the Vedic tale of Urvashi wanting to ...