Surtal Singh & His Audience
He loves his land, loves his camel, loves his music. Perfect way to relax after roughing it out all day. Only that the camel doesn’t have much of a ear for music, especially after roughing it out all day.
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Boom Singh
I went to Baajaa Gaajaa this weekend -what a great effort. Boom Singh is dedicated to the Dholis from Rajasthan for their earth shattering music. This one is also special because it comes autographed by none other than Shubha Mudgal.
Chain Reaction
A tiny incident sparks of chaos that is so characteristic of India.
Happy Republic Day
The Dabbawala has served the people of Mumbai of all castes and religion for decades with impeccable integrity, empathy and hard work. He is the true Indian and Marathi Manoos.
Verry Christmas!
Wish you and your loved ones a verry happy Christmas!
Pandu Hawaldar
Custodians of law, they have broken every single one.
Macchi Bai
Loud and quick witted, these fisher-women will readily sell you rotten fish for a fortune without you smelling anything fishy.
Birju Nai
For cheap and inexpensive haircut or a shave in a shady corner.
Hum Do Hamare Sao
Large middle-class families whiz around the town on a small scooter on holidays. It seems a little risky and awkward but it’s great fun.