Beyond the hashtags of vada pav, misal and puranpoli lies a world of diverse flavours shaped by Maharashtra’s vast geography and peculiar cultural heritage. At our Online Talk #JevanTayaarAahe, writer Bhushan Korgaonkar explores the simplicity and deliciousness of the state’s food, debunks stereotypes of excessive spice and oil, shares some traditional oil-free and minimalistic recipes and highlights unique community-wise variations in recipes from the same region. Join us for a flavourful journey through the heart of Maharashtra's kitchens to discover the untold story of Marathi cuisine, one of India’s most underrated culinary treasures!

About the speaker

Bhushan Korgaonkar is a multilingual writer, theatre director and translator. His stories on the ‘Storytel’ app are widely popular, as are his periodic features in ‘Loksatta’ and ‘Mint Lounge' where he chronicles his relationship with unique cuisines. Bhushan has also translated Shahu Patole’s Marathi book ‘Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada.’ He has been engaging with Lavani artists since 2002, which led him to write his award-winning book ‘Sangeet Bari’ in 2014 and the much acclaimed shows 'Love and Lavani' and 'Lavani ke Rang' that still running for the theatre lovers.