The Firebrand feminist, champion of women’s rights and a brilliant Supreme Court lawyer, Rani Jethmalani is in love with Prem Shankar Jha (former Editor of The Hindustan Times) and now with Commerce) a man she has known for 20 years.

“I have my strength. l am also a ‘vulnerable and sensitive woman. It is a happy blend and balance of both that draws men to me,” laughs Rani, a happy woman in love.

“At the moment says she, “we are just seeing each other and we are very happy. It is wonderful getting to know each other and I would like to enjoy this phase to the fullest. “We are having a wonderful time and’ we have not discussed marriage.”

Prem Shakar Jha, who took the first plane in Bombay for Delhi on July 18 to be with Rani on her birthday says: “We share an intense emotional relationship. We love spending time together. We are very close.”

Rani, Jha and his daughter, Radhika had a quiet and rosy birthday dinner ata very exclusive restaurant in the Union Capital that evening.

Article extracted from this publication >>  September 1, 1989