Surpanakha, which means the woman 'as hard as nails', was born as Meenakshi-the one with beautiful, fish-shaped eyes, is often the most misunderstood character in the Ramayana. Growing up in the shadow of her brothers, who were destined to win wars, fame and prestige, she, instead, charted out a path filled with misery and revenge.
Accused of manipulating events between Ram and Ravan, which culminated into a bloody war and annihilation of her family, Kavita Kané's Lanka's Princess makes us see the familiar events unfold through the eyes of a woman more hated than hateful...
'Where are you going?" asked Balram, perplexed. He looked at his younger brother, a darker version of himself. "We will be late. King Kamsa is waiting to meet us at his palace.'
"Just a moment...' replied Krishna, his eyes still seeking the woman. She was still standing near the tree, watching the bustling crowd around her, as if enjoying the street scene. She ignored the young street urchins giggling at her. One attempted to throw a stone at her.
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