Chandu Bhaiya

Anyone who walks down these streets of their childhood, holding the memories of Captain C.B. Singh, alias Chandubabu, will become a part of this journey, and like me, will ask what happened next?Two young children, Hindu and Muslim, close friends! In today's times, it's important to tell children that such days existed in this society. The way Chandu, in an attempt to save himself from Salim's mother's disbelief in a seemingly obvious truth, and the fear of being beaten, sold balloons to raise money, only to be beaten for stealing. This incident is as heartwarming as it is interesting. "Kauhan Convent" tells of the social life of those days when even with limited money, people were happy, content, and there was an atmosphere of mutual love and trust. "The Maulvi Sahib" is also particularly interesting! Spitting surti all over the room, applying perfumed oil to his beard, and then beating a ten-year-old boy! He must have remembered the child's response for his lifetime. "Kohan Convent" and "Pulle Babu." reflect the social fabric of those days. Sitting on the shoulders of the tall Pathan, with a pockets and mouth full of dry fruits, reminds of Rabindranath Tagore's Kabuliwala. The description of the forest, the waterfall or the college, everything feels contemporary. The language is precise and simple. The sweetest description is of Amma.For now, the author has closed the window of memories with this part one, yearn for more! So what next?Vandana Bhartiya, New Delhi

Pages: 58, Paperback, Notion Press