The elusive Kariya or Saya, resident of the Nagarahole forests has become the stuff of folklore and legends, sending sighters into a tizzy. He even has his own film.

In this episode, author and philanthropist Rohini Nilekani recounts her journey looking for this big cat in the wild.

Romancing The Black Panther was part of the Bangalore Literature Festival 2020 and this episode is an edited extract from the session.