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Surtal Singh & His Audience

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.

Boom Singh

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

Chain Reaction

A tiny incident sparks of chaos that is so characteristic of India.

Happy Republic Day

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!

Verry Christmas!

Wish you and your loved ones a verry happy Christmas!

Pandu Hawaldar

Pandu Hawaldar

Custodians of law, they have broken every single one.

Macchi Bai

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

Birju Nai

For cheap and inexpensive haircut or a shave in a shady corner.

Hum Do Hamare Sao

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.


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