Family behavior- the die is cast
Family behavior- the die is cast Very early in our lives we learn certain bare bone truths about our parents positon in their respective families. Then again, we just get to…
Time and Tide
Time and Tide The Siddhi tribe actually built an impenetrable mud fort along coastal Mahrashtra?Wrapping up my small film on this unique tribe sounded perfect.At age 25, in the year…
Instinctual evolution of the ‘value system’ idea
Instinctual evolution of the ‘value system’ idea ‘Don’t make everything about you , Ma !’ is an oft repeated refrain in my home- the wise words of wisdom from a…
States Of Innocence- connections with music
States Of Innocence- connections with music Journeys- specially road journeys have for the most part, for me been associated with music. From R.D.Burman, Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhonsle to Abba,…
Water Water Everywhere but not a drop to drink
Water Water Everywhere but not a drop to drink: Survival and Sanity in the Sundarbans. ‘ I just want water- nothing fancy!’ I wanted to yell as my stone faced producer…
Pig’s Heart And Human Folly
Pig’s heart and human folly You had to climb about 300 steps to reach the main site of Dr.Baruah’s heart transplant centre. As a twenty two year old I remember thinking-…
Loving and Losing
Loving And Losing Post 40 when you look back, you have loved enough and lost enough.Childhood friends, pets, crushes or loved ones– beloved relatives one is inordinately attached to –…