The rise of queer food books in India: how kitchens shape identity and belonging
The Hindu·1h ago·Positivity
What Happened
A new biography of Chapal Rani, Bengali jatra folk theatre's legendary female impersonator, explores how food and kitchen spaces shaped identity and belonging. Author Sandip Roy describes Chapal Bhaduri's connection to domestic rhythms through her mother's kitchen. Food served as inheritance and cultural transmission. This reflects a growing trend of queer food books in India examining how kitchens shape personal and cultural identity through culinary traditions and domestic spaces.
Key Entities
Chapal RaniChapal BhaduriSandip RoyBengali jatra folk theatreSeagull BooksThe Hindu