Rau

The novel that inspired the award-winning film

'My eyes, they rain all the time

My eyes, they rain all the time

Till I see him in mine'

When Shrimant Bajirao Peshwa, feared by even the mighty Mughals, hears the exquisite Mastani sing, the passion that sparks between them grows quickly into a raging fire.

The Peshwa defies his orthodox Brahmin heritage, declaring his...