Mumbai: The official launch of the inspiring book 'Letters To Daughters of Tomorrow' by Dr Shamoly Khera, published by Rupa Publications, featured an engaging panel and captivating discussions with influential women. On the panel were - Indian journalist Barkha Dutt, actor Kirti Kulhari, media industry executive Megha Tata and author of the book herself Dr Shamoly Khera.
The panel moderated by Barkha Dutt uncovered several themes of the book - from why there are lesser working women in India to how women can break stereotypes. 'Letters to Daughters of Tomorrow’ within two months of its release has achieved number two position in the category of success and society & social sciences.
Dr Shamoly Khera shared, her motivation to write the book was the shocking discovery that number of women in India gaining formal education had increased, but the women in workforce had alarmingly declined. Actor Kirti Kulhari known for her bold portrayal of characters in films like Pink, Mission Mangal, Uri, Blackmail and OTT series like Four More Shots Please shared how being a woman has only empowered her in the Bollywood industry. Megha Tata, who has led teams at Discovery, Star and HBO amongst others, spoke about how we can strike positive conversations around women bosses and set new examples. Padmashri recipient and Mojo Story founder editor Barkha Dutt praised the book for raising crucial conversations around girls' financial independence. The discussion encouraged interaction from both women and men in the audience who agreed with the panellists' views on women's battles against stereotypes.
Dr Shamoly Khera is an international television presenter and joint managing director at One Take Media. She was named Times Most Influential Personality in 2021 for her debut book 'Bedazzle' as the Emerging Author of the Year`. The book explores the journey of modern Indian women, amidst contradictory Indian culture, and is a culmination of countless hours of research on how women in India can thrive more. ‘Letters to Daughters of Tomorrow' is available across all leading bookstores in India and on Amazon online bookstore.
