Baanjh (Hindi)

*Baanjh: Half-Opened Pages of a Woman’s Mind* is a collection of 11 stories born from Sushmita Mukherjee’s personal experiences and observations, offering a deep dive into the seen and unseen worlds of women. These stories will at times provoke thought, offer comfort, stir irritation, or evoke empathy. They may leave you restless or peaceful, but they all affirm that a woman’s worth goes far beyond the labels imposed by society. Sushmita Mukherjee, a graduate of the National School of Drama, has had a 39-year career spanning over 100 Indian and international films, more than 50 television shows, web series, and numerous plays as both writer and actor. She is widely recognized for her role as Kitty in the popular TV series *Karamchand*, and holds a postgraduate degree from Delhi University. She is also an author and entrepreneur. Deepak Dua, a film critic and journalist since 1993, has written extensively on cinema and travel for platforms like *Cineyatra.com*, magazines, web portals, TV channels, and radio. He is a member of the Film Critics Guild.