@hasannisar111 just watched your podcast with Orya Maqbool, you mentioned Ali Mohalla & Rainak Bzr. I am from Jalandhar and used to live near Ali Mohalla. Wish I could meet you some day
@vivbajaj I can’t access my subscription due to a KYC requirement, which I’m unable to complete as an NRI based in the US. I haven’t been able to get support from your team—at least help process a refund of my dues.
One day a dog went to a fight with tiger. As usual, tiger beat him a lot. Dog was still getting beaten, when a bear passed by.
Tiger was friends with bear, so negotiations happened and tiger left the dog alone.
The dog went out and kept repeating.. “I beat tiger”.. “I gave 6 wounds to tiger”, “I am the strongest..”
Also till date, the dog keeps licking bear’s butt and thanks him whenever he gets a chance.
This is a true story. But any resemblance to Shehbaz Sharif licking Trump’s butt is purely coincidental.
@AstroSharmistha Congratulations on the launch of your magazine! What about fans like me who live abroad—you should consider releasing a digital edition too
Legendary Tamil Poet and lyricist Piraisoodan sharing an incident of his meeting with AR Rahman and his mother...
AR Rahman told Piraisoodan that he loves his work, reminded him of their past collabs and wanted to work with him again. Rahman invited him to his house to discuss some ideas for a new song.
Piraisoodan reached Rahman’s house but his mother refused to grant him entry to the house. She asked him to remove the Vibuthi and Kumkum Tilak from his forehead and only then she would allow him to enter the house.
Piraisoodan refused to remove the Tilak and AR Rahman watched all this and didn't say anything.
Imagine asking someone to come to your house and then insulting him for his identity.
AR Rahman's mother used to be a Hindu. Her name was Kasturi Shekhar. She converted and became Kareema Beegum. AR Rahman's original name was Dileep Kumar. They not only left the Hindu fold but also forgot the etiquettes and culture of "Atithi Devo Bhava".
This is exactly why religion is important. Religion plays an important role in shaping our culture. Once you abandon your religion, culture will also get replaced with time.
A R Rahman is admired for his music, but any rhetoric that appears communal / dismissive of Hindu sentiments is deeply disappointing. Artists of his stature should rise above division and use their voice to unite, not alienate. Respect and secularism must remain non-negotiable.