So next time you see a dusty, yellow-paged Marathi novel with a woman in a wet sari on the cover, don't just smirk. Recognize it for what it is: a historical document of our secret hearts.
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It gave a voice to desire in a language that was both shameful and beautiful. So next time you see a dusty, yellow-paged