She went at 45. I was 20. More years spent without her than with. Always taught me to stand up for my rights, always demanded I do my best, supported my playing rugby (my dad was dead against it), encouraged me to box, wanted to send me to boarding school (which I refused), wondered why I wolfed down my food (bacche, train pakadna hai kya?), never fought shy of expressing her opinion about my girlfriends, always thought my father sheltered us (my sister and me) too much, read Urdu poetry to us, slapped us memorably and hard when we stole apples from the neighbour’s orchard, ran with me in her arms and hailed a taxi to the hospital when I split my eyebrow at the age of 3, and…was always certain her second child (me) was also going to be a daughter. I like to think I gave her reason to overcome that disappointment. We all love our mothers. That love takes different forms but you can see it from outer space. I loved my mother too. And thank her for the world view she left me with. Many things have been added to it and subtracted from it, but her voice remains, clear as a bell, in my head : Rahul, come here and give me a hug. And I would. And I do.
💡 Know What Sparks The Light Inside You! Then Use That Light To Illuminate The World! @rahulbose7
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Late for #FathersDay – been busy with the Rugby 7s Nationals. Looking back (he died 15 years ago) the greatest thing my father gifted me is my (still imperfect) gender blindness. In the days when there were generally only two ‘accepted’ genders (and transgenders on the margins) in upper middle class Indian society, he shattered most conceptions of what a “man’s” or a “woman’s” role in a family should be. He cooked, mum didn’t. He shopped for the house, mum didn’t. He shopped for literally everything. From bhindi to Surf to freshly chopped mutton to Phenyl. I know. I went with him to do ‘baajaar’. Every evening our (the children’s) bedroom became the scene of the most ludicrous, fun games with him. (Mum wanted no part of this hooliganism.) Physical horsing around, imitation games, story telling. One evening would contain all that a child’s heart could hold. Massages to gently wake you on an exam day. Massages at the end of a day of cricket. Hugs full of Brylcreem, Old Spice and cigarette smoke. He looked after us like a bird looks after its young. His greatest metaphoric pleasure was flying miles in search of food and putting it in the mouths of his children. Like all fathers he had his favourite phases of our growing up. Our teenage years and beyond were not his favourite. The closeness remained but the massages grew shorter. As did the evening horsing around at the Bose Kids Bedroom Stadium. The hugs still remained as did his prawn cutlets, so maddeningly tasty on Sunday lunches. But for a boy who grew up (like most boys) adoring his father and getting masses of love from him everyday, my most clear, warm, fragrant memory is faithfully following his instructions to hold his index finger while we went weekly shopping for the house. ‘Never let go’ he would tell me. And why would I. Because when I held that finger I knew I was fully protected from the world and it’s cruelties. No rain could pierce it, no earthquake could separate us. It felt as secure as if I was hugging a tree trunk. If I have any wish on this day to all the children of this world it is, may you have a ‘Baba’ like my sister and I did. #RupenBose
An unabashed paean to one of my oldest and one of my closest friends, Vinay Dube, founder of @akasaair He’s been a role model for students even through school. And from the way the airline team spoke about him today it seems like nothing’s changed. I hope things go well for you, Vinay. It could not happen to a finer human being. See you soon.
For everybody @rugbyindia , this is what we live for. The passion and joy that players have for this sublime game. At Balewadi, for the u18 boys’ nationals. Come and watch!
#Exclusive | An actor par excellence and the face of Rugby in India, Rahul Bose has now been tasked with taking the sport to the masses as the new Rugby India President 🙌
💬We spoke to him about the potential that India has on the international level, the infrastructure that the federation is working towards and a whole lot more!
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#sports #indiansports #rugby 🏉 #india #rahulbose #grassroots #rugbylife
Twelve hours in the mountains felt like 24. #soulspace #himachal
This is an unabashed, warm shout out to anybody who hasn’t been to @olivedelhi (easily my all time favourite restaurant in the country if you consider all factors – location, ambience, food and drink) : now parts of the Olive Delhi menu’s @olivemumbai . There’s new stuff too. All of it designed and conjured by the OD chef, @chefdhruvoberoi . The food’s fresh, unpretentious yet innovative, but most of all, it just tastes good. Enjoy! @adsingholive
This is an unabashed, warm shout out to anybody who hasn’t been to @olivedelhi (easily my all time favourite restaurant in the country if you consider all factors – location, ambience, food and drink) : now parts of the Olive Delhi menu’s @olivemumbai . There’s new stuff too. All of it designed and conjured by the OD chef, @chefdhruvoberoi . The food’s fresh, unpretentious yet innovative, but most of all, it just tastes good. Enjoy! @adsingholive
This is an unabashed, warm shout out to anybody who hasn’t been to @olivedelhi (easily my all time favourite restaurant in the country if you consider all factors – location, ambience, food and drink) : now parts of the Olive Delhi menu’s @olivemumbai . There’s new stuff too. All of it designed and conjured by the OD chef, @chefdhruvoberoi . The food’s fresh, unpretentious yet innovative, but most of all, it just tastes good. Enjoy! @adsingholive
Meet Jimmy Mistry
His heart cuts cheques his bank can’t cash!
Trailer out TOMORROW!
#Neeyat releases on 7th July, only in theatres.
@balanvidya @directormenon @ivikramix @primevideoin @penmovies
@iamramkapoor @neerajkabi @shahanagoswami @amupuri @dipannitasharma @niki_walia @shashank.arora @mostlysane @danesh.razvi @ishikaamehraa @madhav_deval
@priyav24 @kausarmunir @advaita.kala #GirvaniDhyani @eeshadanait
Put together a few things and squeezed the last of my energy at the end of a long day in #Jalandhar. This is at the @tajswarna – alone in the gym and poolside. #midnightmadness #poolrunning #jumpinjackswhoisthat
Delivered a talk at @et_cio in Goa on the three most difficult experiences in my life – one each from cinema, rugby, running two NGOs. It’s a particularly difficult talk to give. Makes me relive the humiliation, anger and confusion I felt. The silver lining is that all three experiences have tempered me to become a more resilient, more focused and finally, a more forgiving human being. I wanted to never have to remember them, but today I hold them closest to me. What doesn’t kill you…
Actor and president of @rugbyindia, @rahulbose7 aces ‘name the film’ game with #PuneTimesMirror. The actor and former rugby player, was in Pune for the 8th junior and 10th senior National Rugby Championships, held at Balewadi Stadium.
#rahulbose
#actor
#rugby
#rugbyindia
#rugbynationalchampionship
#balewadistadium
#balewadistadiumpune
1 murder, many motives.
#Neeyat releases on 7th July 2023 only in theatres.
@balanvidya @directormenon @abundantiaent @ivikramix @primevideoin @iamramkapoor @neerajkabi @shahanagoswami @amupuri @dipannitasharma @niki_walia @shashank.arora @mostlysane @danesh.razvi @ishikaamehraa @madhav_deval
We’ve witnessed the bloodiest battle for #TAJ but nothing hits harder than vengeance! The biggest show of the year is back with an all new season!
#TAJonZEE5 #TAJReignOfRevenge
New Season Trailer Out Now!
@naseeruddin49 @aditiraohydari @aapkadharam sandymridul @aashimgulati @taahashah @shubhamkumarmehra_ @padma_damodaran @sauraseni1 @contiloepictures @woffkaul @gazirouhallah @zarinawahab123 @shivani.tanksale @subodhbhave @i_pankaj_saraswat_ @anushkaaa_luhar @harshilss @roopali78 @varshaalallwani @digamber.prasad.7792@thepawanchopra @shillpakatariasingh @omungkumar @golecha_jewels @mortantra @vibhupuri @anti.casting @vikasjewelsdesigner @manish_kalra_ @zee5global @nimishalok
If you haven’t seen Taj, you’ve missed an opportunity to be transported to a world of passion, tragedy, and architectural splendor that will leave you breathless.
@naseeruddin49 @aashimgulati @aditiraohydari @aapkadharam sandymridul @taahashah @shubhamkumarmehra_ @padma_damodaran @sauraseni1 @contiloepictures @jiansh.31 @mitanshlulla @officialsuhanijuneja_ @woffkaul @gazirouhallah @zarinawahab123 @shivani.tanksale @subodhbhave @i_pankaj_saraswat_ @anushkaaa_luhar @harshilss @roopali78 @varshaalallwani @digamber.prasad.7792@thepawanchopra @shillpakatariasingh @omungkumar @golecha_jewels @mortantra @vibhupuri @anti.casting @vikasjewelsdesigner @shetyetejal @manish_kalra_ @zee5global @nimishalok @zee5
A world of mysteries and motives will be revealed.
Stay tuned…
#Neeyat releases on 7th July, only in theatres.
@balanvidya @directormenon @abundantiaent @ivikramix @primevideoin @penmovies
@iamramkapoor @neerajkabi @shahanagoswami @amupuri @dipannitasharma @niki_walia @shashank.arora @mostlysane @danesh.razvi @ishikaamehraa @madhav_deval
It’s either the Taj or a bloodbath. Here starts the reign of revenge 👑
#newseason
#TajReignOfRevenge #TAJonZEE5
Get ready to be captivated and inspired! 🌟✨
Rahul Bose steals the spotlight at Economic Times CIO Annual Conclave 2023 in Goa, sharing awe-inspiring life lessons that will leave you in awe.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for personal growth and transformation.
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#ETCIOAC23 #ETCIOConclave #ETCIOConclave2023 #IndustryInsights #GoaGathering #RahulBose #KnowledgeNuggets Goa, India
Are you excited to meet the versatile, intense, and witty Rahul Bose in person at the Economic Times CIO Annual Conclave 2023?
But, before that let’s put your Bollywood knowledge to test.🔥
Can you complete this dialogue by the one and only Rahul Bose in Pyaar ke Side Effects? 🎬
Here’s a small hint for you: You already know it! 😉
Comment below!
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#ETCIO #ETCIOAC23 #CIO #AnnualConclave #ResidentialEvent #Goa #5thEdition #EnterpriseTech #Conclave #10Years #Anniversary #CTO #CDO #TechTrends #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #CIOConclave #TechLeaders #RahulBose #Bollywood #IndianActor Goa, India
The countdown has already started for #ETCIOAC23. Let’s do some brain warm-ups! 🧘
Can you guess the name of this Rahul Bose movie before you meet him in person at the Economic Times CIO Annual Conclave 2023!
Here’s a tiny hint to get you started. The movie’s name starts with ‘S’ and the title means ‘courage’.
Leave your answers in the comments below!
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#ETCIO #ETCIOAC23 #CIO #AnnualConclave #ResidentialEvent #Goa #5thEdition #EnterpriseTech #Conclave #10Years #Anniversary #CTO #CDO #TechTrends #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #CIOConclave #TechLeaders #RahulBose #Bollywood #IndianActor Goa, India
