A Chennai Ponnu

Inspired from the movie 'Wake up Sid', I felt there is a lot to write about Chennai than Mumbai. Born as a Marathian, I was bought up in this city breathing its culture. People's eyes get widened in shock when I say I'm a Marathian. Because that's how much I got connected to this city. Starting from pudupettai's local Tamil to the brahmna tamil, I have gained expertise which indeed I'm proud of.

When I pick up my mom's call and talk in Marathi while I'm in the middle of a conversation, there is a sudden silence and they just ask me one question 'okay what did you just say?'. And as always I give a sheepish smile and try to avoid it.

We cook south Indian food all the time in our house. Its spicy when compared to the boring roti and dal.

This city is not what it looks like. This whole gangster and rowdyism is intensified in movies. Chennai is more of a peaceful city. It's a greener place and a safer place for woman. I have been to almost every nook and corner of this city. And every place has a history and a beautiful story behind.

With heavy attachments and connections with this city, I can never step out of it even in my dreams. A Marathi ponnu who is a Madrasi.