Nov 20, 2011

Photograph

He reacts to most photographs of himself in his gruff, growling voice, "Kandraavi." And adds, "Aiye. No one should take photos of me anymore. Chi, chi."

And then he saw this photograph of him like an Emperor ensconced on a throne, in a vast hall, lording over his surroundings, and said, with obvious pride, "Parava illiye! I look younger."

She sees the photo, nods and quickly moves on to others in the album. When she's finished with the album, he asks, "You didn't say anything about how I look..."

She looks at him, and at the photo, and back at him, and says, in a resigned tone, "Great." There is a moment or two of silence before they cackle heartily.


4 replies:

Sharan said...

"Great".
I want to come to Madras now.
(word verification today reads: "sitin"-- blogger obviously looks at picture content)

Vaishnavi said...

Might I say, {very typically Chennai}-looking house! :)

xyz said...

Awwww :):):)

madraskaari said...

exactly which language this conversation took place in.

Thatha looks like RKN in this.