Prerna's Story: Choosing a Different Path in Modern India

20/08/2025 1h 18min Episodio 6
Prerna's Story: Choosing a Different Path in Modern India

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Episode Synopsis

What happens when you grow up in a sleepy Himalayan town, step into the whirlwind of Kolkata, and ultimately choose a quieter life in the hills of Sikkim? Prerna's story is one of contrasts—between tradition and modernity, family expectations and personal freedom, conformity and conscious choice.
In this episode, Prerna opens up about her journey from a convent school in Kalimpong to the bustling streets of Kolkata, where she found both heartbreak and confidence that would shape who she is today. Now working in travel and rooted in Sikkim, she reflects on what it means to build a life on her own terms.
We dive into the realities of gender roles in India, the invisible burdens of balancing career with traditional expectations that many women carry, and Prerna's bold choice to remain child-free in a culture where motherhood is often seen as inevitable.
This episode is a reminder that life doesn't have to follow the script handed to us. It's about choosing, redefining, and daring to imagine a different future.