I remember watching Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (DDLJ) (1995) in the theatre for the first time in 2013, courtesy of Maratha Mandir. I had bunked my college lectures on a Thursday to catch the 11 am show. For the uninitiated, DDLJ has been running uninterruptedly at the iconic theatre for over two decades now.
With tickets priced at just Rs 20 for balcony seats, and old print and ads, and of course, the hooting on the hero’s arrival on the single screen, I relived the 90’s era. But what made the entire experience more enjoyable was beautiful, flaky, and crisp samosa that came in a white butter paper packet. This delectable snack was crafted by the iconic Guru Kripa in Sion, Mumbai. I gorged on the snack and took some home. This simple experience turned out to be one of my most special memories, with Guru Kripa’s ‘A1’ samosas enhancing the experience of watching my favourite movie multifold.
On February 5, Vishindas Wadhwa, founder of the iconic eatery, passed away…