The latest edition of Bombaywaali, SheThePeople’s interestingly diversified event, kickstarted with an intriguing discussion about the food scene in Bombay. Eminent food writer Antoine Lewis moderated the panel on women driving the food scene in Bombay. Gauri Devidayal of The Table and Magazine Street Kitchen, Chef Sanjana Patel, Executive Pastry Chef at La Folie Patisserie, and […]

The panel on the #MeToo movement, and its impact on Bollywood, created a dialogue, and brought forth insights and opinions which are crucial in paving the way forward now that the movement is here to stay. Shaili Chopra, founder of SheThePeople, moderated the discussion with screenwriter Vinta Nanda, actor and general secretary CINTAA Sushant Singh, […]

This panel on the Bombaywaali Summit was all things fun and significant. The fab duo behind BooksOnToast Sharin Bhatti Nair and Anuya Jakatdar curated the discussion on women turning their passion into content. It featured Mae Thomas, indie music podcaster Maed in India, Sakshi Juneja, founder of Gaysi, and the super popular Youtuber Prajakta Koli. […]

This edition of ‘Bombaywaali‘ had none other than actor and social activist extraordinaire, Mahabanoo Mody Kotwal come in and share her experiences with acting, bringing about social change and adapting ‘The Vagina Monologues’. A play exploring every facet of what it means to be a woman, and gives a voice to that shared experience. She […]

Super achiever and best selling author Shobhaa De joined us for this edition of Bombaywaali. The uninhibited, candid powerhouse De is a writer and columnist, former model, mother, dreamer and achiever. A Bombaywaali is essentially a sabh kuchh wali. No other city in India would have tolerated someone like myself. Mumbai has nurtured me in […]

I can step out of my house for a de-stressing walk at the oddest hour and still feel unthreatened

Bombaywaali is a series of conversations with women who celebrate the city of Bombay. In partnership with one of the hippest restaurants in the country, Bombay Canteen this series is encouraging meaningful conversations about the city we live in and the elements we imbibe and appreciate. Today’s discussion was around art – why we are […]