The book offers an intersectional mix of feminist economy, cultural critique, and lived experiences to provide unique insights into the lives of Indian women who navigate modernity and patriarchy in their daily lives. Centering the Global South context and realities, Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh dissects the role of economic inequality, labor rights, and caste/class dynamics in defining women's perception of desire and access to independence. Through the admiring lens of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the author provides a feminist analysis of how such famous icons can serve as significant symbols of resistance in a postcolonial society.