They walked together, against the setting sun, into the picturesque Portuguese villa that houses Sunaparanta at the Goa Centre for the Arts. William Dalrymple posed animatedly for the shutterbugs, while Olivia Fraser smiled demurely. With William leading, they made their way to the intimate courtyard, the perfect setting for this edition of the Shanghvi Salons titled, “The Muse and I”. Before a packed audience, Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi engaged the couple in a candid chat that explored their relationship and the impact of love on their creativity.

(Left to right) Olivia Fraser with Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi and William Dalrymple. Courtesy/Edric George