FilmIndia (1948)

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(In this section, the editor himself replies to queries from the readers. As thousands of letters are received every month— some anxious and several frivolous — it is neither possible nor convenient to attend to all. Selected letters are usually treated in an informative and humorous sirain and no offence is meant to anyone.) B. ASTHANA (New Delhi) Do you agree with the popular wish that our ibassadors abroad should always wear white indhi caps to distinguish themselves? The cc<ps will look like snow balls in those cold countries and the ambassadors will catch cold every time they step out of their beds. JRENDRA SINGH C. PARIHAR (Jodhpur) Why is sometimes Protima Das Gupta known the name of Pratima Devi? Pratima Devi is a kind old Khoja lady with a weak, nasal voice. Protima Dasgupta is an attractive Vwb' with nails. S. PREMLATA SINGH (Salkia, Howrah) What is your laughing volume, Mr. Patel? Both in anger and joy you can hear me a mile away. I am not a miser. V THANVI (Jodhpur) Which is your favourite game? "Filmindia". J All-India Pictures' forthcoming social, "Pugree", Ijj will see this new starlet, Shashilekha in charming smiles both in her eyes and on her lips. Do you like the Standstill agreement between the Indian Union and the Nizam of Hyderabad? Do you knoic that during the last tear the Japs used branches of trees for covering their invasion? This standstill agreement provides the same camouflage for both. What is the difference between a slap of love and a slap of anger? Love gives a pat and not a slap. SUSHILA HAJARE (Bombay) Can there be some agreeable solution to the refugee problem? The problem of so many guests coining into an already overcrowded house can't be agreeably solved. There is bound to be sourness in the deal. In what manner did Mr. Subedar receive your reply? These big fat boys always get angry when, you pull their pants. What do you think would be the final fate of the holy city of Jerusalem? The Jews icill get it end they will rebuild it and make it beautiful once again. Can the constitution of a country depend upon the protection of cows? Xot Dalmia's cows, but there are other *cows\ P PRAKASH GUPTA (Bulandshahar) What do you think of the experiment of coeducation in India so far? Men and women are born to travel together in life. Why shouldn't they be brought up and taught together? JAWAHIR S. THANVI (Jodhpur) Why do all producers and directors irrespective of their religion, perform 'inuhurt' ceremony of their pictures? To shell out advances from different provincial agents. Is Pandit India interested in 'satta'? That's why Chandulal Shah likes him. K. K BAIJAL (Kotah) Is marriage a boon or a curse in rhesc times? It is a misfortune that hits you in the dark anil mocks at you during the day. K. R. NARAYAN (Bangalore) Why do men dress well? 15