Last fortnight for me had been more than interesting. I could catch up with my Vayusena pals and the dear cousin brood in a Birthday party at 'Mithila'. ' Mithila' houses our parents, Mama-Mamis and our maternal cousins, . I'd rather call the abode, a family HQ of sorts as it was here that our Paati had lived her life..a full circle ; Taata who had then( 1960s) retired as a high school head master had built a house...a house that sheltered not just the family siblings but many needy students . Today 'Mithila' proudly stands as a stoic structure housing seven flats occupied by Pati-Taata's children and their grand ones. I would'nt be overstating to define it as a mini family conglomerate that showcases co-existence and congeniality. Mithila plays host to festivals, family gatherings, Birthday parties, Cultural shows and ceremonies to commemorate our beloved Taata -Paati.
Last Sunday Mama's grand kids had hosted their Birthday party....the party as such and the lunch that ensued as is customary with 'Mithila' was laced with gaiety. What followed that was even better...all of us had a treat of watching 'Bhootaiahyana Maga Aiyyu'...a wonderful fable by Late Shri. Gorur Ramaswamy Aiyengar retold on the screen to perfection. This movie must be at least two decade old and amazingly it had enraptured all of us...for a good 90 minutes. The plot is all but set in a picturesque village nestled in Malnad ( Kalasapura ) and revolves around two good-to-be-true characters supported by a wonderful cast of some of the best known comedians of yore. Vishnuvardan and Lokesh have both essayed gutsy characters and have given their best shots. Their void in the Kannada film industry today is unfilled. The movie has it all...drama, humour thrill, tragedy, reformation, subtle romance and an ending that is per se positive. The setting bears a stark resemblance to R.K.N's Malgudi...the magical town that has fascinated generations. Our tribute to the posthumous thespians could'nt have been better.....
In a nut-shell that was a 'Picture'- perfect finale for a wonderful escapade together at 'Mithila'
3 comments:
I recently watched some seasons of Malgudi Days episodes with my daughter. Reminiscence of the days we sat huddled waiting for the weekly episode of Malgudi Days made me nostalgic.
Your post makes me feel I am not the only one yearning to take a walk back in memory lane. Lovely writing, look forward to your next post.
Hi RKN fan
have read all his books, recently read (aloud) "A Horse and two goats" as part of a collection of short stories, and enjoyed it all over again.
I am through Banyan Tree stories!
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