This is dedicated to the
ones who actually believed I could do a fraction of what is streetsoul – Bboy
Pari, BBoy Jaggi and BGal Jagriti. I had just broken up from my partner of
5+yrs and wanted to get back to dancing. Normal step-itty step was too mundane
and I needed something that sent me home with sore muscles and a gratified
soul. Enter – Bboying. I knew and had seen bboying but never in my wildest
dreams thought or imagined there was indeed a scene, a pool of rare talent fueled by determination and the openness to have people in. I was graciously accepted
in. I was the only girl in the class *roll eyes*. But Pari and Jaggi were the
sweetest funniest and most dedicated bundle I had met and befriended. Add to
them others like Sid and Jagriti. I have seen some funny classes, some amazing
classes and some serious power works in place. I saw the talent, the dreams and
a lot more. What remains (to date) with me is the relations and friends I took
from there. 4 to be exact.
Pari (co-founder and key
member of UDK aka ‘Underdog Kombat Crew’) my ever confused
flittering soul, an absolute delight to communicate with and a powerhouse of
potential with an equally heightened talent for IGNORING that potential. Think
I have had more conversations with him where I am busy scolding the shit outta him.
Lol and the poor guy takes it all in. I see big for him. Big dreams and bigger
banners and posters of his dream graffittied across it. He is hardworking and
relentless. But the thing that strikes you about him instantly is his modesty
and how humble he is and easy to reach out to. From my 1st class
I never felt stupid or clumsy. He relented and pressed for repetition and trial
and error. Didn’t give up. It wasn’t like I was going for THE world jam of
bgirling but it didn’t matter. I was a student and I was learning. It was my
outlet for many possibilities and impossibilities. He was open about what works
for him and what didn’t. What he thinks he did wrong and happiness for all that
went well. Simple and crisp. He reminds me of Manny from Ice age. His appearance
is the bang opp of Manny but he has his misplaced head still sitting on his
shoulders. My recent encounter with him looked hopeful and that he is well on
his way. I am still waiting for his red-carpet moment. It’s been nearly 3 years
now of knowing him and there are many more years to come… Cheers Pari.
Jagriti – let me tell u
this girl is driven. She is fearless, hyper, uber talented and underrated. If
let loose she can give the world a spin and can put many to shame or a run for
their savings account. Unfortunately, for her health and over protective
bodyguards it’s been nothing less of a struggle for her. To simply showcase
what is already installed and needs basic upgrades. My constant companion to
all do’s to reminisce about good ol’ class days. And when the moment kicks in
she is at her best and can deliver. Cover girl for Nokia India Fest 2011 J Waiting
for her to graduate from her latest ventures to the clouds up there.
Jaggi – I don’t know where to begin with him. Once I do start, I’m afraid there won’t be an end. A bundle of energy, talent and absolutely originality. More than bboying I always remember/ miss Jaggi for his quick wit and dry sense of humor which has us either in splits or in hours of ‘jugalbandi’ over sms until one of our phone batteries is exhausted or in case of Jaggi – he will lose his phone, in the local trains, periodically. In fact losing his phone has now become sort of a tradition which I am sure he will diligently pass down to his young’uns like family tradition (hoping that when he reads this he realizes how annoyed the rest of us are with him). Forgiving him his trespasses, he has a heart of gold and an unknown source of patience that he now distributes evenly at the Bainganwadi project “Familia de Ouro”. He is a delight to watch at all the events and a severe underdog – ironically also part of a crew aptly name UDK aka ‘Underdog Kombat Crew’. I always wait to cheer him at all do’s along with Pari, Sid (literally another fella like the IA sloth) and Kannan – a younger protégé. Jaggi is a powerhouse with power moves and dedication. He builds in on hours of training and yet manages to not let any part of him break down or wear out. The kids at Familia de Ouro had taken to him like moth to a flame in the rains. That’s when I knew there was an unmistakable heart of gold and limbs of steel. Once in a while this guy, I absolutely love, has the penchant to amaze me with dormant talent or an action that has me with a stupid gaping look on my face; almost like powerful aftershocks after a fresh eruption or earthquake. And to think he works in finance pppffftttt. Mature and level headed than most guys his age and well beyond his years – he knows he has me to support him forever and he makes sure he makes every instance count by sucking my blood dry <3.
Jaggi – I don’t know where to begin with him. Once I do start, I’m afraid there won’t be an end. A bundle of energy, talent and absolutely originality. More than bboying I always remember/ miss Jaggi for his quick wit and dry sense of humor which has us either in splits or in hours of ‘jugalbandi’ over sms until one of our phone batteries is exhausted or in case of Jaggi – he will lose his phone, in the local trains, periodically. In fact losing his phone has now become sort of a tradition which I am sure he will diligently pass down to his young’uns like family tradition (hoping that when he reads this he realizes how annoyed the rest of us are with him). Forgiving him his trespasses, he has a heart of gold and an unknown source of patience that he now distributes evenly at the Bainganwadi project “Familia de Ouro”. He is a delight to watch at all the events and a severe underdog – ironically also part of a crew aptly name UDK aka ‘Underdog Kombat Crew’. I always wait to cheer him at all do’s along with Pari, Sid (literally another fella like the IA sloth) and Kannan – a younger protégé. Jaggi is a powerhouse with power moves and dedication. He builds in on hours of training and yet manages to not let any part of him break down or wear out. The kids at Familia de Ouro had taken to him like moth to a flame in the rains. That’s when I knew there was an unmistakable heart of gold and limbs of steel. Once in a while this guy, I absolutely love, has the penchant to amaze me with dormant talent or an action that has me with a stupid gaping look on my face; almost like powerful aftershocks after a fresh eruption or earthquake. And to think he works in finance pppffftttt. Mature and level headed than most guys his age and well beyond his years – he knows he has me to support him forever and he makes sure he makes every instance count by sucking my blood dry <3.
No comments:
Post a Comment