SIGHTS FOR SORE SURTI EYES....................
Two Mumbaikars recently shot to ’15 minutes of fame’ as moral police, by lodging a complaint of obscenity against Akshay Kumar, for his indecent proposal in public, to his wife Twinkle Khanna at a recent fashion week.
Surtis of course are least bothered .This so called’bhibhast vartan’ is no big deal to Surtis who are used to couples in love displaying affection on the roadside at Piplod bylanes, Police lines and Athwa lines during the daytime as well as evenings.
In the 80’s, places where couples could meet and enjoy a good scenic view of the Tapti were called ‘the spot’.
Now, there are other spots in Tapi town that have become ‘the places’ for viewing ‘eye candy. ‘Dudes’ hang around doing nothing important in particular, to have a ‘dekko’ at the most good looking women in Surat.
Whether they are young girls, yummy mummies or elegant aunties, here is a guide to their hangouts according to their type-
Sporty –7 .a.m to 10.a.m Many Surti guys hang around at the various gyms in town, trying to pretend they are gearing up for the Mr. Universe competition as they lift a dumbell or two; while they check out health conscious women heaving it out at the hot and sweaty aerobics activity in knitted track pants and cute tees in the gym mirrors.
Shopoholic-10 to 1 p.m is the time when every fashionista worth her fancy gear is on a spree at exhibitions in town or at the mall. These are the regular shoppers who appreciate ‘something new’ on a daily basis and turn small shops into a ramp walker’s paradise as they try out various styles. Boyfriends and husbands often offer to accompany their better halves, for a better view.
Kitty Queens-1 p.m to 4 p.m - restaurants in town are abuzz with the aunty crowd, as they order away and share girlie gossip and gold goodies. Aunties that attend kitties in Surat are dressed to the T.The richer and more powerful they are, the better the restaurant will be. The air is scented with fragrances and food aromas. Men try and arrange ‘business lunches’ at the best joints to ogle at more than the menu.
Culture Clubbers- 4.p.m. to 10p.m –Due to ‘dearth-e-disco’ in town, coffee shops, multiplexes and club premises are places where women of all age groups are found catching up over cappuccino or a recent flick. Dressed in Low waist jeans, chiffon sarees, denim skirts, flowing salwar kameez that mingle in harmony and giggling, as they check back the crowd that’s ‘checking them out.’ Men and boys hang around darting looks at leisure since the risk factor here is minimal.
In short, it does not matter whatever time of day or night, whichever place that you go to in Surat, chances are, that you will surely run into someone who is khubsoorat.
TAPI TOWN TATTLE-According to some people, after being awarded the Padma Shree award, Akshay Kumar should now be awarded the ‘Badmaash shree’ award.