Bihani Sarkar, a senior lecturer at Lancaster University specializing in comparative non-western thought, challenges the notion that classical Sanskrit literature lacks tragedy. She explores the emotional complexity of Kalidasa's works, revealing how themes of absence and grief reshape our understanding of Indian tragedy. Sarkar discusses the unique aspects of Sanskrit Kavya versus Greek tragedy and highlights the role of personal suffering and transformation. Her insights offer a fresh perspective on grief as a vital part of the human experience in literature.