I’m listening to one of favourite songs ” Waving flag”driving to the nation of art!One of the most prominent landmarks in Bombay,one that the city gets recognised by.

A Mecca for art lovers,painters,aspiring artists,masters.A haven  of exploration and discoveries. As rich outside,on the pavements,as it is inside. 

Like  many others I have visited it on several occasions,even without an occasion. Infact going there was an occasion by itself. I have spent hours watching,in awe,numerous artists work,wondering,what makes them create what they do.And how do they do it?! 

Once just for kicks, I asked about the procedure,if one wanted to hold a paintings exhbition here. I was told “Either you are sooooooo good,your work gets invited,Or,you can put in an application.”

Invited???? Well that was a bleak option for someone like me, I had just started painting. But application ,That sounded simple…. And then I asked,what is the earliest opening that could be available for such an applicant?And very calmly I was told “The earliest,2018” I fell down………!!!!!! On the street,that holds many such aspirational artists as myself,who may only be happy,exhibiting their art, out on the pavement.

I wrapped my aspirations and my dreams and tucked them deep inside me and poured them out on some canvases,which I thought,would probably never see the light of day.

But today ,here I am,actually exhibiting my paintings,along with some masters works,in a group exhibition,held by Art for concern foundation,at this very same place,for the next 3 days.

Today I will walk in tall,not just to see other artists magic.

But my own paintings,will be hoisted and will hold fort on these walls.

And I hum the anthem along…

“When I get older, I will be stronger, they’ll call freedom, just like the waving flag!!!!”

Today I exhibit at the JEHANGIR ART GALLERY!!!!!!