Must Read
New books to add to your shelf.
Liar’s Dice
Expected on 28th April and written by Juliet Faithful, this a heart-rending and hopeful debut about a teenage girl in 1970s Brazil who is unexpectedly torn away from her disabled twin sister, and who must learn what it means to fight for those we love when all the odds are stacked against us.
The Original
Also releasing on 28th April, this stunning book by Priya Parmar plunges into the tumultuous life of screen icon Katharine Hepburn, a star whose fierce independence, passionate spirit, and fluid sexuality shattered Hollywood’s rules.
Ghost Town
Tom Perrotta brings a gripping and darkly nostalgic tale about a tumultuous summer in 1970s suburban New Jersey, from the perspective of a middle-aged writer, looking back on a series of events that changed his life.
Must Watch
Gripping TV shows and movies to keep you occupied.
The Drama
Featuring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, The Drama will release in theatres on 3rd April. Highly anticipated, the story follows an engaged couple along their wedding week, when unexpected events put their relationship to test.
Matka King
In Matka King, coming to Prime Video on April 16th, Vijay Varma plays the lead in a narrative that follows an enterprising cotton trader in Mumbai, who starts a new gambling game called Matka, taking the city by storm.
The Boys Season 5
The fifth and final season of The Boys is set to arrive later this month on Amazon Prime Video. Known for its dark, satirical take on superheroes and power, the new season is expected to raise the stakes as the conflict between Billy Butcher and Homelander reaches its climax.
Must Listen
Tunes to get you grooving into summer.
A Matter of Time: The Final Hour
Laufey’s studio album is set to represent a shift in sonic landscape from jazz to more vulnerable, raw, messy storytelling. It will be available to stream on all platforms from April 10th onwards.
Konnakol
Zayn’s most ‘culturally immersive’ work to date, this album is to draw heavily from his South Asian heritage and the rhythms of Carnatic music. The title is a nod to the South Indian art of performing percussion verbally. It will be out on 17th April.
Toy With Me
Meghan Trainor returns to the pop world with Toy With Me, set to release on April 24th. The album's name was inspired by Meghan’s experience with aggressive online trolls who attacked her for her personal journey, and tracks like Still Don’t Care, embody that very theme.
Must Attend
Concerts, exhibitions and cultural events to add to your calendar.
Subodh Gupta at Nature Morte
On 3rd April, Nature Morte brings forth (A Fistful of Sky), a landmark exhibition by Subodh Gupta at the Art House, NMACC, curated by Clare Lilley, Former Director at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Unfolding upward through the building, the exhibition moves and responds with the architecture as it tackles themes that rise to a crescendo, floor by floor.
Calvin Harris Live
Global EDM superstar Calvin Harris is set to return to India with a multi-city tour featuring his chart-topping dance anthems. He will perform in Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi through 17th to 19th April.
Sitar for Mental Health by Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma
Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma’s Sitars for Mental Health tour is designed to use music to explore inner healing and peace. He is taking the tour to Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Delhi and more through 12th to 19th April.
Must Eat Live Drink
Exciting dining experiences to try this month.
She’s Here
She’s Here in Gurgaon presents modern Japanese flavours crafted for the present, balancing familiar flavours with interesting new culinary adventures. It follows a dark aesthetic for its interiors and a light-hearted approach to dining.
Wineyard
Arijit Bose’ Wineyard in Goa is situated out in the open, overlooking green paddy fields. Their aim is to introduce wines to Goa without the ‘usual fuss’ and make wine fun, accessible and an interesting dining experience. It is located at Sadhana Dell 'Arte, Merces.
Idoru
Adding to a long list of bars in Bandra, Mumbai, comes Idoru. What sets it apart is it is a bar built around great music, thoughtfully curated to add a splash of punk. Every dish on the menu has a Japanese element, but the concept stays open to interpretation for the most part.
Words Platform Desk
Date 1.4.2026
L: She's Here R: Idoru