Issue XXVII, April

Virdee, a six-part TV thriller adapted by Amit Dhand from his book City of Sinners. Heartbeats will hammer at this story of rival gangs, conflicted cops and family strife. Utterly gripping, unexpectedly moving, and enthusiastically recommended by our co-founder, Shamil.

Karan Kandhari’s wonderfully deranged debut feature film, Sister Midnight, in which unhappy newlywed Uma (Bollywood’s Radhika Apte) succumbs to a mysterious feral impulse. Ready your funny bones for physical comedy, your eyes for clashing genres and your toes for tapping (the soundtrack is irresistible).

Nethra Gomatheswaran’s sublime coffee table book Love, Paati – ‘Love, Grandma’ in Tamil. Inside nestle 140 beauty, health and wellness rituals from South Asia, using natural wonders like powdered pearls and gold ash. Stories await too, from the many generations who have sworn by these sacred recipes. A most soothing tome.

Kumail Nanjiani, a man of ample talents, having won praises and plaudits (Oscar-nominations, no less!) for his writing, acting and comedy. Allow him to tickle you pink with his show Doing This Again at the Leicester Square Theatre on the 18th April. Mirthful musings for big grins.

The Revolver Club, heroically bringing the joy of vinyl back to India. Browse their first-class array of turntables and stereos online or peruse their most-helpful guides. If at a loose end in Bombay or Hyderabad, their charming stores offer invigorating coffee, old-school listening booths and lively community events.