The Times of India

Betrayal, immortality and renunciation: Legend of Raja Bhadrahari enchants audience at Afsana storytelling festival at Somaiya College

Somaiya University's 'Afsana' festival brought the ancient tale of Raja Bhadrahari to life. The king, offered immortality, faced betrayal when the fruit passed from his queen to a courtesan. Ultimately, the courtesan's selflessness led Bhadrahari to renounce his throne, highlighting virtue in unexpected places and reviving oral traditions for a new generation.