If you think Romeo and Juliet is heartbreaking, this story is not for you...
Shreya and Diya dive into one of the most famous Indian (Tamilian) plays ever written- 'Silappatikaram'. A tale full of affairs, betrayals- oh, and that one decapitation. Listen in to the perceptions and stereotypes present in 5th century India- the ideals of a perfect woman, what constitutes justice- and how the actions of one person can change the fate of an entire city.
Intro: Alexander Nakarada (Bonfire)
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