On Day 3 of the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival at Alipore Museum, on Sunday, De spoke candidly about the sensual self, pleasure, embracing womanhood and the innocence of intimacy. ADVERTISEMENTShe was joined by author Sandip Roy, writer of Don’t Let Him Know, who led a lively, interactive session with the audience. “A good partnership, be it sensual or sexual, begins with respecting each other’s physical self. “The most intimate and exciting relationship young people are having is with their phones these days. With the technological boom, De said the idea of building warmth and affection has grown increasingly remote for the younger generation.

Source: The Telegraph January 12, 2026 07:05 UTC