Farrukh Dhondy

Mar 31, 2010
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Farrukh Dhondy

Trials of the British justice system

“Be mindful my dear
Of what you say and do
If you tell lies about me
I’ll tell the truth about you.”
From Dhoka Cola
by Bachchoo

Of fatwa, freedom and a fake name

“‘What will be will be’?—
A vain Tautology!
O passive friend
Just come with me!”
From Khayyam’s Temptations
by Bachchoo

Bangkok carousel

“Those who have a God-shaped hole
in their hearts are wise beyond measure:
They know the shape of God.”
From Writings on the Bog Wall (Ed. By Bachchoo)

Run & dance your way to health

“Kya Bholey?
Bhej dey soney or
chandi key goley —
Khush rahey guru
or cheyley!”
From Charasnama
by Bachchoo

Of killers & crusaders

“Time is the trap,” said the sage
“All men are born in the wrong age.”
From Bistara Ballads by Bachchoo

Assange & etiquette

“So you think you were born
In the wrong age?
Turn the page,
Turn the page.”
From Bachchoonama

Happy b’day, Sir Vidia

“Pass the salt And the pepper, please —
If love is the cure Then what’s the disease?”
From The Riddles of Bachchoo

Old knee caps and other cruel jokes

“If you want your words
to be remembered —
Speak in verse.”
From The Proverbs
of Bachchoo

What ails the Olympic spirit?

“Prey to boasting and prone to shout
He had nothing to be modest about...”
From Always Blaming
by Bachchooswamy

Whose particle is it anyway?

“Never marry the woman of your dreams
Dreams, baby, are not all they seems...”
From Bhangbole
by Bachchoo

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