Ajoy Bose

Ajoy Bose is a veteran journalist with over 45 years experience in several print publications here and abroad, having worked as India Correspondent of The Guardian, London and the Executive Editor of The Pioneer. He has also been a commentator on various television channels including as the Resident Commentator of CNN News 18. His books include a widely acclaimed book on the Emergency, For Reasons of State which was relaunched last summer, Behenji a multi-edition political biography of Dalit leader Mayawati and his latest book Across the Universe recreating the fascinating journey of the Beatles to India half a century ago. He will soon be making a film directorial debut with a documentary on The Beatles and India.

Attending Session

January 23, 2020 ● 3:35 pm
Behenji, Amma, Didi - Vaasanthi, Ajoy Bose and Dola Mitra on how gender and stereotypes play out for a talismanic trio of leaders. In conversation with Malavika Banerjee

January 25, 2020 ● 6 pm
Dylan to Beatles-Bards For A Generation -  Ajoy Bose, Susmit Bose, Vu Tran, Jaimin Rajani and Vineet Arora in conversation with Saugata Banerjee. Release of trailer of Ajoy Bose’s film