From Oxford University Press: “This book is a journey of discovery into the famous red light district of the Shahi Mohalla (the Royal Bazar), or Heera Mandi (the market of diamonds). The phenomenon of prostitution coupled with music and dance performances has ancient roots in South Asia. The areas where the practice is centered have given birth … Continue reading Saeed, Fouzia. Taboo! The Hidden Culture of a Red Light Area. Oxford UP, 2002.