My area of joy in Madras was Egmore : Y. Gee Mahendra
Actor Y. Gee Mahendra reflects on his childhood in Egmore, Madras, highlighting the cultural significance of the city's theatre scene in the 1960s. He contrasts the innocence of the past with the modern-day struggle for survival in Chennai.
Why it matters
It provides a nostalgic cultural perspective on the urban evolution of Chennai and the historical importance of its arts community.
I was born and brought up happily in Madras. My area of joy was Egmore, my grandparents’ house. It was opposite Museum theatre – a very special place in my life. The green space behind the theatre used to be our play area. That was our Amazon, our Congo. I was Tarzan and Phantom there.
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