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He’s creative, maybe slightly eccentric. But you need to make allowances for a genius. For someone who takes potshots at one and all, what’s his perception of Sindhis? “The one word that to me epitomizes the community is ‘bottomline’. Sindhis are very businesslike and very materialistic,” he says, mincing no words. “Though I feel the best part about being a Sindhi is: I’ll never kill a member from another community, come what may. Two, I’ll never beg on the streets, I will always find a way to make a living.”
But the cultural fabric is changing, and considering that he is not emotionally welded to his lot, what is the grouse he harbours… “I feel younger Sindhis, unlike younger Marathas and Gujjus and Tamilians, aren’t proud of the Sindhi lingo and culture, even embarrassed by it. Which is a real pity, because our language and culture is threatening to die out.”
Here’s someone who sniffs out awry details in any scenario, from political to cricket or catastrophe related. And someone whose writing conveys that there is still some hope for Indian journalism. Writing is Anil Thakraney’s salvation. So what’s going to power his next move? “A movie script,” comes the prompt response. Remember, the pen is mightier than the sword, folks. Make way for Mr. Unstoppable.
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