If there is one pattar with a name recognition throughout India, I would place my bet on Vidya.
As a fellow pattar, and (probably) related one too, I think, I would like to record her, our heartfelt congrats on her marriage. That she is following the norms of a good number of tambram girls, and opting to marry out of caste and community, but within religion, should be noted. I guess, the path of love, does not heed the ancient strictures re cross pollination
I saw her first film Parineeta about 5 years after it was released, and I was struck. Saw it 4 times within a month, and since then, have been a faithful fan, through thick and thin. (both career and weight).
My #1 favourite is Kahaani, closely followed by Ishqiya. In both these movies, she showed a depth and gave new definition to modern Indian woman - whether it be a sophisiticated city brought up one, or a rural villager. While she towered over her male casts in Kahani, in Ishqiya, she had to duel with two veterans, and not only stood on her own, but excelled over them on many a scene.
I have friends here who were her neighbours, and whose house she used to pop in and out in Mumbai. She was just the girl next door, but today, I say, 'What a girl'!!!!
Vidya identifies herself with PETA, that stronghold of militant vegetarianism, in the West, though in India, I think they are of a far milder sort. Her favourites I hear, are கீரை மொளகூட்டல் accomapnied with புளி பச்சடி & இஞ்சிபுளி. mrs K is ofcourse a chef par excellence. Next time Vidya visits Toronto, she will have her favourite pattar food - delivered to her hotel by moi
Here's once again, best wishes dear lady, for a long, happy, contented, healthy and fulfilling life.
God Bless.
As a fellow pattar, and (probably) related one too, I think, I would like to record her, our heartfelt congrats on her marriage. That she is following the norms of a good number of tambram girls, and opting to marry out of caste and community, but within religion, should be noted. I guess, the path of love, does not heed the ancient strictures re cross pollination
I saw her first film Parineeta about 5 years after it was released, and I was struck. Saw it 4 times within a month, and since then, have been a faithful fan, through thick and thin. (both career and weight).
My #1 favourite is Kahaani, closely followed by Ishqiya. In both these movies, she showed a depth and gave new definition to modern Indian woman - whether it be a sophisiticated city brought up one, or a rural villager. While she towered over her male casts in Kahani, in Ishqiya, she had to duel with two veterans, and not only stood on her own, but excelled over them on many a scene.
I have friends here who were her neighbours, and whose house she used to pop in and out in Mumbai. She was just the girl next door, but today, I say, 'What a girl'!!!!
Vidya identifies herself with PETA, that stronghold of militant vegetarianism, in the West, though in India, I think they are of a far milder sort. Her favourites I hear, are கீரை மொளகூட்டல் accomapnied with புளி பச்சடி & இஞ்சிபுளி. mrs K is ofcourse a chef par excellence. Next time Vidya visits Toronto, she will have her favourite pattar food - delivered to her hotel by moi
Here's once again, best wishes dear lady, for a long, happy, contented, healthy and fulfilling life.
God Bless.
