I was 8. He would take the morning off work and we’d go to watch test cricket at Wankhede. We used to enter from Marine Drive near Zaver Mahal. Park the car across the road and queue up to get into the stadium. The rule was simple : I had to always hold his index finger during the walk in. It used to be crowded but never suffocating. He had prepared my lunch box, water bottle and given me a cap for when the sun hit the west stand in the evening. My steps would quicken when I’d hear a roar from the crowds inside. The finger would restrain my speed. Up the stairs, into daylight and the thrill, the splendour of cricket bathed in sunshine with 20,000 people watching. It was only when we’d reached our seats that I was allowed to release the finger. I can never forget the sense of safety that finger gave me. It was as if once I held it I was cloaked in inter galactic protective armour. That’s the wonder of being the right kind of father. It makes your son Superman.
This image was taken 22 years after those test match days. 22 years after a boy had experienced boundless love and kindness. Thank you, Baba. You were everything a little boy could ever want in a dad. Happy birthday. #RupenBose (1930-2007)
Fondly remember the screening of @poornathefilm at #RashtrapatiBhavan for the then Honourable President of India Shri #PranabMukherjee . I sat next to him as he watched the film with rapt attention. Afterwards he said to me in Bengali : Khub bhalo chhobi baniyecho (You have made a very good film). Some images from that unforgettable evening, variously, with #PoornaMalavath , the lead actress #AditiInamdar , #DrRSPraveenKumar and #AmitPatni the co-producer of the film. Thank you for your warmth and grace and may you rest in peace, Sir.
Fondly remember the screening of @poornathefilm at #RashtrapatiBhavan for the then Honourable President of India Shri #PranabMukherjee . I sat next to him as he watched the film with rapt attention. Afterwards he said to me in Bengali : Khub bhalo chhobi baniyecho (You have made a very good film). Some images from that unforgettable evening, variously, with #PoornaMalavath , the lead actress #AditiInamdar , #DrRSPraveenKumar and #AmitPatni the co-producer of the film. Thank you for your warmth and grace and may you rest in peace, Sir.
Fondly remember the screening of @poornathefilm at #RashtrapatiBhavan for the then Honourable President of India Shri #PranabMukherjee . I sat next to him as he watched the film with rapt attention. Afterwards he said to me in Bengali : Khub bhalo chhobi baniyecho (You have made a very good film). Some images from that unforgettable evening, variously, with #PoornaMalavath , the lead actress #AditiInamdar , #DrRSPraveenKumar and #AmitPatni the co-producer of the film. Thank you for your warmth and grace and may you rest in peace, Sir.
Fondly remember the screening of @poornathefilm at #RashtrapatiBhavan for the then Honourable President of India Shri #PranabMukherjee . I sat next to him as he watched the film with rapt attention. Afterwards he said to me in Bengali : Khub bhalo chhobi baniyecho (You have made a very good film). Some images from that unforgettable evening, variously, with #PoornaMalavath , the lead actress #AditiInamdar , #DrRSPraveenKumar and #AmitPatni the co-producer of the film. Thank you for your warmth and grace and may you rest in peace, Sir.
Wonderful news for runners. Been gifted these superb @brooksrunningindia running shoes by @kartikshah190189 who’s brought the brand to India. This particular pair is from the #RunHappy #adrenalinegts20 series. Kartik and his dad run Selection Sports one of the finest sports stores in the city, a sports addict’s dream. #brooks #brooksrunningindia #brooksshoes #brooksindia #bombay
No filter. You get days like these about 10 days in a year, the ones after the rains a shade more brilliant than the others. #morninglight #bombayblues #septembersurprise
Shot at the lovingly preserved @figueiredohouse Part museum, part homestay. Bet you haven’t heard that before. #goamagic #timetravel
Shot at the lovingly preserved @figueiredohouse Part museum, part homestay. Bet you haven’t heard that before. #goamagic #timetravel
Shot at the lovingly preserved @figueiredohouse Part museum, part homestay. Bet you haven’t heard that before. #goamagic #timetravel
Shot at the lovingly preserved @figueiredohouse Part museum, part homestay. Bet you haven’t heard that before. #goamagic #timetravel
Shot at the lovingly preserved @figueiredohouse Part museum, part homestay. Bet you haven’t heard that before. #goamagic #timetravel
Shot at the lovingly preserved @figueiredohouse Part museum, part homestay. Bet you haven’t heard that before. #goamagic #timetravel
This is a heartwarming film with sparkling performances. Do watch! Directed by #BabaAzmi and presented by @azmishabana18 Releases today on @zee5
It’s the graveyard of my sporting ambitions, but what a pleasure to be back after six months. And in one of the most scenic courts I’ve played in. @tajfortaguada #sun #sky #sea #gamesetmatch
Surely not. I am betting there’s still a healthy parting kick of the monsoons left. Meanwhile enjoy this while it lasts. And please stop complaining about the heat. #someoneturnedthetapoff
Where else. #goa #pousadabythebeach #breakinshooting
Back to shooting. Note the social distancing between the sticks, the award and the reels. Thank you to the team at #TheHermitage @tajfortaguada for the warmth and care in the age of the new normal. #shooting #goa #oasisinthemiddleofthedessert
At the Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneshwar, yesterday was a landmark day in the history of Indian Rugby. Thanks to the commitment, passion and generosity of @sports_odisha , Rugby India has inked a deal to receive funds from them solely dedicated to the welfare of our National team players, both women and men, girls and boys. Their nutrition, high performance, coaching aids etc will be looked after with this sponsorship. AND they will, for the first time in the sport’s history in this country, be paid for attending National camps and representing the country. This marks the first small, but solid step towards professionalising the sport in India. Welcome on board, Odisha State, as Associate Sponsors of Indian Rugby National teams! Many thanks to @naveen_odisha . Onward and upward, @rugbyindia ! #anythingforthegame #onwardandupward
Highly avoidable outdoor shoot for a producer : if it rains. Highly avoidable outdoor shoot for a DOP : if there’s harsh sunlight directly overhead. As it happens, today was a dream for both gentlemen. And the location wasn’t too shabby either. #KloudyKamshet #backtoshoot
Splendour in the mist. #homeinthehills #trekkingtales
Home sweet home. #backonset #sixmonthslater And for those looking for their daily inspiration in the fight against Covid, these superbly original words hanging in my trailer #DontSayIWishSayIWill
Should be pretty interesting. We’ll be talking about the pressing issues around sport today : post Covid scenarios, mental health, racism… Today at 2.30pm IST. Cheers. @Sabs_7evens @Asiarugbylive @Elite.sports.management @Qaisuae @Davidcampese11 @Tom_varndell @Russelarnoldofficial @rugbyindia
#rugby #mentalhealth #playerwelfare #racisminsport #saynotoracism #COVID19
