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January, 1948
FILM INDIA
g the so-called refugee problem in Bombay?
Forget tlicm. The "refugees'" know how to look after themselves. Most of the "refugees" in Bombay are better dresser! than the local people. It is a social crime to feed these overfed, boisterous "refugees'" at the cost of the local folks. Help should be given where it is deserved. The "refugees'" in Bombay only need houses not a free kitchen.
SUDEV G. DAYALANI (Bombay)
If you commit suicide what will be the result?
Many producers will make that date as their birthday.
My sister often calls Sushila Rani as "Baburao's shie". How do you like it9
That is precisely what she is. I like people being truthful.
Are you a four-anna member of the Congress?
I am. ax millions are. Isn't it a great company?
Do our leaders pay any attention to your itings?
If anger is attention, I get plenty of it.
BISMIL PATHAN (Ahmedabad)
What is the difference between a horse and a mule?
The horse u a noble animal on which you lose money while the mule is an ignoble creature who slaves for you and brings the bacon home.
What is in the names: Protima Dasgupta and Begum Para?
They are two labels over youthful packets of d una mite.
K. G. SRINIVASA RAO (Bangalore)
Many people think it is below their dignity to stand in a queue before a ration shop and buy rations, but they feel quite proud to stand in bigger queues by the roadside in front of cinemas?
// you live in a chawl you icill see morning queues outside the common w.c. People must hair patience if they want what they like.
Kr RAJENDRA SINGH (Agra)
Whom does a girl prefer: a smoker or a nonsmoker '.'
A non-smoker. A girl doesn't like to kiss a smoking kiln.
WARRIOR P. (Calcutta)
Did you take any part in the peace procession conducted by Bombay writers and artistes on the 2nd of October?
/ am not a circus clown.
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