{"product_id":"beautiful-thing-inside-the-secret-world-of-bombays-dance-bars-1st-edition","title":"beautiful thing inside the secret world of bombays dance bars 1st edition","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"404\"\u003e• Author: Sonia Faleiro\u003cbr data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"135\"\u003e• Publisher: Penguin Books\u003cbr data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"164\"\u003e• Language: English\u003cbr data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e• Published Year: 2010\u003cbr data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"211\"\u003e• Pages: 214\u003cbr data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e• Dimensions: 22 x 14 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e• Binding: Hardback\u003cbr data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e• ISBN: 9780670084050\u003cbr data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e• Book Condition: Used – Good\u003cbr data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e• Condition Note: Book is in good condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e• Availability: In Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eBeautiful Thing\u003c\/em\u003e by Sonia Faleiro is a powerful investigative narrative that explores the hidden world of Mumbai’s dance bars through the life story of Leela, a young bar dancer navigating ambition, survival, and social stigma. Based on extensive reporting and close personal observation, the book presents an intimate portrait of individuals living on the margins of urban society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eBlending journalism with storytelling, Faleiro examines themes of gender, migration, economic aspiration, and the complexities of modern city life. The narrative reveals the realities behind glamour and illusion, offering readers a nuanced understanding of identity, vulnerability, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eIdeal for readers interested in contemporary nonfiction, journalism, and urban social studies, this work provides a compelling and human-centered account of a rarely documented world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50790546211120,"sku":"BestBookCentre__G8966","price":550.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-02-27T190625.344.png?v=1772199413","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/beautiful-thing-inside-the-secret-world-of-bombays-dance-bars-1st-edition","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}