Week 6 of 52

I have always sought the company of strangers on my solo breaks. In this quest to speak to unknown people, I have realised that people share easily and unconsciously give you a peek into their soul. This holds good especially for India - I have met many who hold no boundaries while they speak. During one such trip, I met a woman who I thought had it all. A wealthy husband, lovely daughters, a beautiful home and she herself was delightful. She spoke only Marwari and Hindi. Dressed in a synthetic Bandhni saree, she had the palla covering her head. Of the many things we spoke, one question I asked her was what was that one thing she would like to do given an opportunity. She said, " Ek baari salwar kurta pehenne ki ijazat chahiye." ( I want permission to wear salwar kameez just once.)
Needless to say, I was at a loss for words."

With Aparna Das Sadhukhan of Ninebythirty.
Picture Credit Ninebythirty