A nibble in the middle of work, sometimes proves disastrous for your belly and the subsequent extension in the workout at the gym. Pune and surrounding areas are renowned for their delicious ‘chiki’. Its one of those edibles that keeps reappearing in front of the mouth, even as you strongly reject it. Added to that was a considerate supply by Jaya of cranberry juice. Its very fetching and exotic looking and its packaging was raising eyebrows on the set. The shape design and appearance is that of a champagne bottle, cork and all. And the contents as they flow out resemble a large and delicious lager, froth and all.

Its another one of those ‘once you start you do not leave’ kind of thirst quenchers. Happily my credentials follow before me. They all know I do not drink so there was great hilarity when I repeatedly kept demanding from production to ‘bring on the bubbly’ !!

My father’s poem comes below. I am not too happy with the print out and am also not content with the translation I have in mind. But it is there to read for those that can read it. The translation I shall attempt.. later..

The more time I spend with my father’s works, the more frustrated I feel at my own inadequacy. I must devote more time and space for him. To share his wisdom with the rest of the world and to eventually feel his presence within myself and within others..

My love and care

Amitabh Bachchan