"Full plate is Rs. 40. Half plate, Rs. 20," a man responded introducing himself as Riyaz Ahmed on seeing our camera as a crowd gradually gathered around us. "Would I find a cheaper restaurant anywhere here?" In unison the crowd erupted, "No, no. This is the cheapest place to eat." "Any meal for Rs. 12?" I asked. And again, in unanimity the crowd giggled at the bizarre question. I immediately informed them that Mr Babbar had, not once but twice, proclaimed it was indeed available. "Sir, how is it possible? Today a vada pav costs Rs. 10. A cutting chai is Rs. 6. Even to go to a pay-and-use toilet one is charged Rs. 3," Riyaz said as he emptied a plate of dal and rice in a small white plastic bag. "Raj Babbar can say what he wants. Hakeekat kaafi alag hai." ndtv/article/india/blog-in-mumbai-the-hopeless-hunt-for-raj-babbar-s-rs-12-meal-397478?curl=1374905842
Posted on: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 06:27:48 +0000
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