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Shatrughan
Sinha’s
Rapid
fire
Madhubala
PHOTOGRAPH: MEETESH TANEJA
When everyone is
supposed to be wearing a
mask, how come we can
only see the mask of a
clown?
JP Singh Kaka, Mumbai
Sadly, that’s how our
culture and society is.
What fictional character
is amazing in the book/
show/ movie, but would
be insufferable if you
had to deal with them in
everyday situations?
Abhishek Sharma, Kolkata
Chandler from Friends
in real life would be
unbearable. I couldn’t bear
to be in close proximity
with such a person on a
day-to-day basis.
Which memories do you cherish the most -
your childhood recollections, those at the FTII,
those formed in Bollywood, your memories as
a parent or your political journey?
JP Singh Kaka, Mumbai
In order of merit, first childhood memories,
then the ones formed at the FTII, followed
by Bollywood memories, romantic
reminiscences, parenthood and then political
remembrances.
How come talented
actresses like Madhubala,
Meena Kumari and
Parveen Babi had tragic
ends?
Manjeet Singh Ishar, Mohali
That was their destiny.
What is the difference
between tax and fine
when the amount
received from both goes
in the government’s
pocket?
Mohini Srivastava, Noida
One is imposed on
everyone especially the
rich and successful.
The other is imposed
on everyone without
exception.
In Mumbai the Gujaratis
run businesses, Mysoreans
run hotels and Punjabis
play cinema heroes.
What do the original
inhabitants do?
NK Mani, Indore
Mumbaikars have
embraced all, who come
to the city of dreams. They
make ‘aamchi Mumbai’
aamchi for everyone. Their
hospitality and warmth is
exemplary. Jai Maharashtra!
Meena Kumari
Parveen Babi
How can one stop
violence against women?
Amit Jain, New Delhi
Education is the best
way to go about it. But
desperate times call for
desperate measures.
Zero tolerance needs
to be shown by the law
against the perpetrators of
violence against women.
Can we hope to change
society for the better