About

The book launch of The D'Costa Family on 6 August 2025 was beyond expectations with a house full of enthused and engaged audience at Little Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai - and an audience interaction with such positive energy that it made for a memorable evening.

This is the recording of the conversation between Rochelle Potkar (author of The D'Costa Family) and Smita Sahay, Editor-in-Chief, Usawa Literary Review.

About the Book -

Set in the vibrant Goan-Indian milieu, the book introduces us to the riotous D'Costas - a family as outrageous as they are unforgettable. At the center is matriarch Rita D'Costa, navigating betrayal, secrets, and reconciliation with wicked humour and unflinching honesty. With Potkar's signature blend of lyricism and wit, the narrative explores themes of family dysfunction, cultural legacy, and feminine agency.

(The book is available on Amazon and at a few select bookshops.)

Usawa Literary Review celebrated its 7th anniversary.

Usawa is a bi-annual English language literary magazine dedicated to feminist literature and writings by and about underrepresented communities. We publish poetry, fiction, nonfiction, reviews and interviews that question hierarchies, hegemonies and naturalized biases.

This evening started with dramatic readings by Neeta Doshi and Digant Sharma (artists and storytellers) and followed with this conversation.

Curated by - 

Dr. Sujata Jadhav - Head – Libraries and Documentation Centre, NCPA

NCPA’s Page to Stage Literary Initiative is a unique platform by the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Page to Stage is dedicated to celebrating the written word through performance. It offers authors and poets an opportunity to bring their work to life, transforming literature into engaging staged experiences that connect with diverse audiences.