Tuki's Grand Salon Chase by Parul Sharma
Seven Days and Six nights Tuki has been adorning our Facebook page, different blogger's site and our blog. Parul Sharma the creator of our Tuki has given various interviews on her thoughts as a writer. And from behind her the simple girl Tuki always stared at me. I wanted to know her. What made her like this? Why did she go to Goa and what did she further want to do? So I decided to ask the character herself instead of her maker.
Meet Tuki, a simple girl In Parul's world of story.......
Dear Tuki,
Welcome to our Salon. Tell us something about yourself?
Thank you. Myself Tuki....no wait, Farida said that's not
correct. I am Tuki aka Tulika Athavle. I am a hairstylist, a pretty good one
too. I guess you could say I am a girl with a dream. Sometimes I am also a
keeper of secrets.
You were working before? Ah, I see that in your resume. Tell
us why did you leave this job?
Yes, I was working at Nancy's Factory, the Bandra one. That
was before, uh, something happened that shouldn't have and I, uh, sort of had
to leave in a hurry. Anyway, all that is in the past now. Moushumi looks better
than ever. Short hair becomes her. Okay, maybe I shouldn't have said that.
You were in Goa? What made you leave Mumbai and go to Goa?
Why does anyone leave Mumbai and go to Goa? They are all
seeking escape. So was I, escape from complicated people and unpleasant
situations. Of course, it happened largely also because Bijoy asked me to come
with him. Also, if he had not agreed to let me take Kaloo, I wouldn't have
agreed. Just saying, you know.
How did you find Goa? Did you get the answers you were
looking for?
The Goa of Villa Portugesa and Aldona was very different
from the one I was used to. It was quieter and more contemplative, sort of like
my own state of mind. I don't think it helped me with answers but I did
understand myself a little better by the end of that.
Did you miss the life you had left at Mumbai?
I did. I missed Baba, with his numerous DIY projects and Aai
and her wonderful cooking, I missed Nancy's Factory and Ashraf and Farida and
my clients and I suppose after some time, I missed the buzz and energy of
Mumbai and most of all, I do think I missed Bandra.
How do you plan to realize your dream of a Grand Salon?
Well, for obvious reasons I cannot talk too much about the
deal with Frond Advisors but plans are afoot and I have some pretty good ideas
up my sleeve. My grand chase may end up with a grand salon after all!
Few quickies:
When friendship turns into jealousy - things are bound to
get very unpleasant.
When love is not returned - it's best to look elsewhere.
When you tell a friend you don't love him - you are about to
lose a friend.
When forgiveness is not in the cards for an act done against
you- you better make your peace with it and move on.
When your biggest dream is about to be realized - you had
better organize good champagne!
Do you plan to marry and settle down soon? Will it not then
effect your salon plans?
Married! No! I mean, I am only twenty four. Honestly, I
haven't thought about it. I mean, I have thought about it but not in the immediate
future. For one thing, Salon Blues will take up all my energies for a few
years. We also need to see what the other half feels about this, hehe.
Tell us something about your dream project?
Salon Blues is a my dream project. I want it to be the sort
of place where people like Brenda can come in to get a break from their taxing
lives.
Wish you all the success in your life Tuki.
Thank you.
from Rubina
The Book Club.
Stalk Tuki's creator @
Great Interview, Rubina. And Tuki, hope all your dreams come true! :)
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