Category: Cultural Conversations
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The first time I put a face, a story to this name was when this beautiful actress stepped out of an animated fire in the 2014 version of Mahabharata on Starplus. For an 11-year-old girl, finding out that a full-grown woman was birthed by a ceremonial fire to change the course of history for the…
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Ramayana and Mahabharata, both renowned, undisputed epics are stories about the victory of right over wrong, the restoration of dharma i.e. righteousness guided by an avatar of Lord Vishnu and kingdoms being ruled by the rightful heirs of the monarchy. As a child, these tales were narrated to me in such a way that I…
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Breaking down song lyrics is my utmost favorite thing to do, I mean let us be honest, lyrics are poetry sung with beats, and interpreting poetry is overwhelmingly fulfilling. I listen to a particular song on the loop until its lyrics are engraved in my head. And once I remember the lyrics, I cannot stop…
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My aunt asked me to pick my favourite Gulzar shayari, nazm or poem and interpret it for her because she enjoys seeing me talk about poetry so passionately. She says I look exactly like my father, my eyes light up exactly how his do when he recites poetry for us. I guess I agree for…
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I am obsessed with hindu mythology and you will be seeing a lot of it being reflected in my thoughts and write-ups. So, here is my journey so far. Also, reach out to me if any of you are as interested as I am in Ahalya’s truth or Shakuni’s dices. They say every hindu household…
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Meri Duniya Hai, Teri Chaahaton Mein Main Dhal Jaati Hoon, Teri Aadaton Mein Agar Tum Saath Ho Tamasha came out when I was in seventh grade, 13, and the first time I watched it I hated it. It made no sense to me. I only liked the music from the film. But then I started…
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मुबारकें तुम्हें के, तुम किसीके नूर हो गए किसीके इतने पास हो, के सबसे दूर हो गए Ajeeb dastan hai yeh/ Dil Apna aur Preet Parai. Does this song mean that when you find that one person worth everything, give that person a 100% and stop making efforts to impress the world? Some say you…
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Today’s women are shattering glass ceiling with their high heels and lifting the weight of their dreams with manicured fingers. Recently, mother introduced me to an uncle. “Oh, so it is just you and your elder sister?” “Just? I think we are a handful for mom-dad.”- I could sense his misogynist thoughts finding a way…
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This one is from my notes; filled with stories I’ve woven in my head, stories that will only be true in my head. My grandfather and I bond over discussions about this flawed generation, the right and the wrong righted in the Mahabharta, shayaris, and whiskey. Our common love for old ghazals and unapologetic feminism…
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It has officially been a full week since I last put my foot out of the house. Clearly, I am following the government’s orders of social-distancing. Are you? People, it is not a scam. All we need to do is stay indoors to save lives. Please be home, be safe. Okay so, I’m self-quarantined with…
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