Re: Bhopali T-Bhpians Though seems to be a dormant thread but I happen to be a Bhopali myself and am currently in Delhi. Been more than 10 years since I've left Bhopal now and not visited Bhopal since 2010. Used to stay in Arera earlier. Well, back in 2000 there were only countful number of Mercs and BMz when only people like the Aroras of Som Distilleries, Maheshwarys of Chronicle and Agarwals of Dainik Bhaskar had Mercs and there was a very old Merc at Idgah Hills and one at Shyamla Hills. The first +1000 cc super-bike came in 2002, belongs to a friend of mine. Now they are dime a dozen. I believe a lot of Porsches are there as well. Good to see them beautifying the roads of Bhopal. Though Bhopal is known for the Famous Bhopali Jeeps and Yama(has). Just nothing for a Bhopali can be more thrilling to see them on the road than any other thing. Mechanics and their terminologies are just hilarious. The funny talks and Batolaz Miya Khaanz, Mamoo and Chacchas can just make everyone go rolling on the floor laughing. Have experienced them a lot and have fond memories of some mechanical wizards who have left for the heavenly abode. RIP. The logic and technique they applied at times were mind boggling for some engineers to comprehend in one go. They could duplicate some parts in such a way that the original would look fake in front of it. Such is the pride I take in calling myself a Bhopali. |