Beti - May I come in Maa? I
shall be doing your makeup for the day.
Maa - Where is my girl?
Beti - Oh her daughter-in-law
has kept her busy. Ma’am had been promised a sedan by her DIL’s father. And to
her horror, an Alto showed up at the door.
Beti - Really! Maa, you are
so kind, you keep an eye on everything. We are so lucky.
Maa - Have you attended my
sermons?
Beti - Its not just me! My
family shall be here any moment now. We shall be seeing you from the ground
floor.
Maa - Oh but that’s only on
screen. To feel me, you’ve got to climb up.
Beti - We can’t afford the
first and second floors Maa. But yes, I’ve been told, that a few more months of
painting your face, and soon I shall be able to have enough money for your
sermon in person. I shall be uplifted to the second floor!
Maa - I’m sure you will. It
looks like you’ve come in a bit late though.
Beti - Apologies Maa, but I
got stuck because of the cars parked outside. I had to get out of my taxi a few
blocks away and walk down.
Maa - Hmm.
Beti - I’m your worshipper Maa.
I never leave home until I’ve finished chanting your devotional song. Can I get
one of your sarees?
Maa - Sorry?
Beti - Just like your other
acts of charity, I hear that you give away your saree after you’ve worn it 2-3
times. I shall be blessed if I could drape one of those.
Maa - We shall see.
Beti - If it isn’t too much
trouble, can I get a hug if you like your makeup?
Maa - Surely. Hold on, my lipstick isn’t the perfect red.
Beti - It shall leave the
correct shade on the cheeks of the followers Maa.
Maa - Ummm….what about this
necklace? I don’t like it. Get me something else, something …….
Beti - I’ve been told this is
the one for today’s evening Maa, as the patron will be present at the sermon.
Maa - Hah.
Beti - I saw Dolly Bindra talk
on TV Maa. She said that celebs like her influence people. Can you believe it! And
that they need to do their homework before they sing in praise of mothers like
you.
Maa - Dolly who?
Beti - I don’t understand the
fuss. I simply loved your dance video. I completely agree with Zoya
Akhtar, girls do like to swing.
Maa - !
Beti - I saw the clips
flashed on tv. Those clothes you were sporting were so lovely. If you don’t
mind, could you tell me where I could pick up something like that for my
daughter? She just couldn’t stop raving about your fashion sense! They looked
cheap…I mean within my budget.
Maa - You aren’t doing my
makeup right. Are you a new assistant? Talli Talli….
Beti - Pardon me, but I’m not
drunk Maa.
Maa - Call my man Talli, call
him.
Beti - Oops, sorry Maa. I’ll
send him right away.
PS. Disclaimer: One character
in this article is totally a figment of my imagination…Which one, I leave it to
yours ;-)
11 comments:
Too good! totally loved it !
Too good! totally loved it !
Haha. Good Piece!
Hahaaa...gud one.
Hahaha gud1, but its really so foolish that in this age also people do follow such hep matajis n gurus. Can't people think twice b4 going to such nuts n giving up everything they have to such Hippocrates ? Feel pity for such nonsensical people.....
Hahaha gud1, but its really so foolish that in this age also people do follow such hep matajis n gurus. Can't people think twice b4 going to such nuts n giving up everything they have to such Hippocrates ? Feel pity for such nonsensical people.....
Thankyou Saloni ma'am :-)
Glad you liked it Ashu dear!
Rightly said Sonal, it is pitiable.. I am very religious and never like to mock anybody's faith.. But sadly some people are too naive to realise that these so-called Godmen are taking them for a ride.
Here's a 'maa', there a 'maa', everywhere a 'maa' :) Or rather Godmen, mostly.
Enjoyed the satire, Leena.
Haha, well said! Thanks Sid :-)
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