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Surabhi Sharma’s Documentary Film ‘Jahaji Music: India in the Caribbean’ + My Own Bhojpuri Connection

During my year of being off-consumption, I’m not allowed to watch movies, plays, or concerts, unless they are free.

However, I’m discovering that Mumbai has a wide variety of free entertainment to offer; all you need is the inclination, and a copy of Time Out Mumbai.

But it was not Time Out, but a flier someone thrust into my hand as I walked out of the Alliance Francaise auditorium after watching Godard’s ‘Little Soldier’ that led me to the Little Theater at NCPA on Friday evening to watch Surabhi Sharma’s documentary film ‘Jahaji Music: India in the Caribbean’.

Let Me Introduce You To Some of My Less Fortunate Selves

I have many virtues, but modesty isn’t one of them.

I’m not at all apologetic about being smart or successful because I have had to fight against, and overcome, great odds to become who I am.

So, before you judge me for being far too fortunate, let me introduce you to some of my less fortunate selves.