Karan Mahajan and 'The Complex'

About this episode

Karan Mahajan discusses his work 'The Complex', which explores the complexities of a prominent Delhi family amidst India's transformation.

“The Complex” moves between the U.S. and modern India to follow the illicit liaisons, political ambitions, and betrayals of a prominent Delhi family, unraveling in the shadow of a nation's transformation.

People in this episode

Guest: Karan Mahajan

Topics covered

• literature
• family dynamics
• political intrigue
• cultural transformation
• India
• U.S.

Keywords

• Karan Mahajan
• The Complex
• Delhi family
• political ambitions
• illicit liaisons
• India
• U.S.

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Complex

Places: U.S., India, Delhi

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