Sharada
@sharada.bsky.social
Chief thumb twiddler of The Netherlands. Countess of Rayalaseema. Here for Cats, dogs, natural history, south Asian history posts. Feminist. Anticasteist. Mostly share music/cinema on here.
What’s considered to be the original tune of Vande Mataram by Tagore. I absolutely love how it sounds more moving than the eventual popular version we know today. This version had many famous pre-independence Bengali singers who came together to essay it.
#MusicSky
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#MusicSky
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Vandemataram by Debabrata Biswas and others
YouTube video by Anjan Chakraborty
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December 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
What’s considered to be the original tune of Vande Mataram by Tagore. I absolutely love how it sounds more moving than the eventual popular version we know today. This version had many famous pre-independence Bengali singers who came together to essay it.
#MusicSky
youtu.be/Yqo3yA6Rgs0?...
#MusicSky
youtu.be/Yqo3yA6Rgs0?...
Everything about contemporary Indian politics makes sense when one sees that the country is auto-colonising.
December 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Everything about contemporary Indian politics makes sense when one sees that the country is auto-colonising.
Oooh Claire Fraser wearing an Ajrakh robe in S07 of Outlander! Guess this was creative license by the costume department? I’d guess Ajrakh if traded in the 1700s, would only be affordable for the super elite cause of the complexity in dyeing and printing? Claire here dons it as a casual night robe.
November 28, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Oooh Claire Fraser wearing an Ajrakh robe in S07 of Outlander! Guess this was creative license by the costume department? I’d guess Ajrakh if traded in the 1700s, would only be affordable for the super elite cause of the complexity in dyeing and printing? Claire here dons it as a casual night robe.
In a small Spanish town which is considered to be the cradle of Flamenco, I randomly found a restaurant selling pani puri shells stuffed with ricotta, pesto, sun dried tomatoes and anchovies. I’d have hundred percent tried this but it wasn’t available. 🥲
November 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In a small Spanish town which is considered to be the cradle of Flamenco, I randomly found a restaurant selling pani puri shells stuffed with ricotta, pesto, sun dried tomatoes and anchovies. I’d have hundred percent tried this but it wasn’t available. 🥲
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Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
It‘s always such a pleasure running into Pakistanis across Europe. They only hold incredible generosity, curiosity, and warmth for Indians. In the middle this year I met Italian speaking Peshawaris and today, Spanish speaking Sialkot waale.
November 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
It‘s always such a pleasure running into Pakistanis across Europe. They only hold incredible generosity, curiosity, and warmth for Indians. In the middle this year I met Italian speaking Peshawaris and today, Spanish speaking Sialkot waale.
I'd really like to watch a diaspora film on how an Indian upper caste family living in the west (or any other part of the world) grapples with the spectre of Hindutva. As enablers, as imposers (both in India and overseas), as practitioners, reactionaries, as impacted.
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I'd really like to watch a diaspora film on how an Indian upper caste family living in the west (or any other part of the world) grapples with the spectre of Hindutva. As enablers, as imposers (both in India and overseas), as practitioners, reactionaries, as impacted.
Carly Rae Jepsen needs to come to the Netherlands to perform. Please take my money. I need all the tracks from EMOTION on surround sound, live on a stage. I need to dance and dance into the night until my back hurts and be reminded that standing concerts aren't for my old bones. :D
November 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Carly Rae Jepsen needs to come to the Netherlands to perform. Please take my money. I need all the tracks from EMOTION on surround sound, live on a stage. I need to dance and dance into the night until my back hurts and be reminded that standing concerts aren't for my old bones. :D
Had clean forgotten about this film! One from a brief period from mid 2000s-early 2010s indie films, sandwiched between the shite Telugu cinema has been steadily peddling out since the 90s. This number is possibly the finest of the soundtrack. :) #MusicSky #TeluguSongs
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Life Is Beautiful Movie | Beautiful Girl Full Song || Abhijeet, Gurusharan Kaur, Sreya Saran
YouTube video by Aditya Music
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November 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Had clean forgotten about this film! One from a brief period from mid 2000s-early 2010s indie films, sandwiched between the shite Telugu cinema has been steadily peddling out since the 90s. This number is possibly the finest of the soundtrack. :) #MusicSky #TeluguSongs
youtu.be/PcMTSfFZRe0?...
youtu.be/PcMTSfFZRe0?...
Ate store bought brioche dipped in home made sambaar. No one can protest, no laws, these are uncharted waters, the age of discovery and the onset of culinary heritage to be passed down to future generations in the Netherlands.
hehe. hehehe. :D
hehe. hehehe. :D
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Ate store bought brioche dipped in home made sambaar. No one can protest, no laws, these are uncharted waters, the age of discovery and the onset of culinary heritage to be passed down to future generations in the Netherlands.
hehe. hehehe. :D
hehe. hehehe. :D
If you are ever in Delhi, you *must* attend one of Pooja's type walks. It's easily one of the most unique experiences of the city. :) I have been incredibly lucky to go on two of her walks and learned immensely!
There’s something magical about a type walk indiastreetlettering.com/type-walks/. I love seeing folks who were curious about typography end our stroll with an appreciation of letterforms grounded in cultural history. Pictures from my new type walk in Mandi House, Delhi that I debuted in September ⬇️
November 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
If you are ever in Delhi, you *must* attend one of Pooja's type walks. It's easily one of the most unique experiences of the city. :) I have been incredibly lucky to go on two of her walks and learned immensely!
I haven't forgotten my song posting ways. :D Bringing this lovely cover by Pritt, a British Eelam Tamil songstress back onto the timeline cause can it ever go out of fashion? :) #MusicSky
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Unakkul Naane - Pritt
YouTube video by Pritt
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November 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I haven't forgotten my song posting ways. :D Bringing this lovely cover by Pritt, a British Eelam Tamil songstress back onto the timeline cause can it ever go out of fashion? :) #MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVuX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVuX...
Many well-off young folks in India and Pak say they want someone like Mamdani representing them at assemblies but possibly haven't acknowledged to themselves that what they imagine is someone from an in-group who is polished and sounds comforting; not stokes fear or hate like older politicos. 1/2
November 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Many well-off young folks in India and Pak say they want someone like Mamdani representing them at assemblies but possibly haven't acknowledged to themselves that what they imagine is someone from an in-group who is polished and sounds comforting; not stokes fear or hate like older politicos. 1/2
I had stopped watching cricket ages ago; exhausted by the testosterone, the saturation of matches, and the obscene money on it in India. Thanks to enthu friends and news reports by acquaintances of India’s women’s team making it to the ICC Final, I was glued to the screen today. AND BY GOSH! ❤️
November 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I had stopped watching cricket ages ago; exhausted by the testosterone, the saturation of matches, and the obscene money on it in India. Thanks to enthu friends and news reports by acquaintances of India’s women’s team making it to the ICC Final, I was glued to the screen today. AND BY GOSH! ❤️
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Who's solving the louvre robbery? Right answers only
October 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Who's solving the louvre robbery? Right answers only
After it stewed about my subconscious for years, my brain finally put it together! This scene from S03E2 (aired 2000) of Sex and the City has a mural in an Indian restaurant which was enlarged from an illustration by the Telugu artist Bapu! An interesting choice by the art dept!
October 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
After it stewed about my subconscious for years, my brain finally put it together! This scene from S03E2 (aired 2000) of Sex and the City has a mural in an Indian restaurant which was enlarged from an illustration by the Telugu artist Bapu! An interesting choice by the art dept!
I ❤️ independent cinema theaters in NL! The one I go to usually in my town, has been super kind. Once I missed watching Santosh cause I read the date wrong, and they gladly switched the showtime to the following day because I had already paid for the ticket. 1/2
October 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I ❤️ independent cinema theaters in NL! The one I go to usually in my town, has been super kind. Once I missed watching Santosh cause I read the date wrong, and they gladly switched the showtime to the following day because I had already paid for the ticket. 1/2
If you’re looking for a super cosy and heartwarming watch, much like a bowl of porridge, then The Golden Spurtle is screening widely! Took a chance and watched it at the town indie cinema, and came away feeling warm and gushy. Perfect for autumn!
October 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
If you’re looking for a super cosy and heartwarming watch, much like a bowl of porridge, then The Golden Spurtle is screening widely! Took a chance and watched it at the town indie cinema, and came away feeling warm and gushy. Perfect for autumn!
It was through a reel of his little son identifying the swaras in every song instinctively for a family friend of his that I learned of Ramakant Gaikwad. His rendition of Aan Milo Sajna is simply atmospheric for a crisp, magical autumnal night. #MusicSky
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Ramakant Gaikwad | Aan Milo Sajna | Khamaj Thumri | Gadar Movie | Ajoy Chakraborty Parveen Sultana
YouTube video by Ramakant Gaikwad
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September 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
It was through a reel of his little son identifying the swaras in every song instinctively for a family friend of his that I learned of Ramakant Gaikwad. His rendition of Aan Milo Sajna is simply atmospheric for a crisp, magical autumnal night. #MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x7F...
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Mandatory Pujo 2025 photo!
September 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Mandatory Pujo 2025 photo!
Truly abhor that exoticising, model minority strain of thinking among desi diaspora whose politics are wishy washy; where if you as a woman wear kurtas or sarees in the west, you’re trying to show off, impose hyper-nationalism, or are conservative/hyper religious. Anything but comfy in your skin.
September 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Truly abhor that exoticising, model minority strain of thinking among desi diaspora whose politics are wishy washy; where if you as a woman wear kurtas or sarees in the west, you’re trying to show off, impose hyper-nationalism, or are conservative/hyper religious. Anything but comfy in your skin.
Been tracking Sabr Bonda ever since Jim Sarbh mentioned in an interview at the start of the year, that he had co-produced it. Caught a screening in AMS today. A beautiful portrait of queer love set in rural Maharashtra, with an absolutely rooted story and gaze. Screening globally, please watch!
September 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Been tracking Sabr Bonda ever since Jim Sarbh mentioned in an interview at the start of the year, that he had co-produced it. Caught a screening in AMS today. A beautiful portrait of queer love set in rural Maharashtra, with an absolutely rooted story and gaze. Screening globally, please watch!
Arunachali performer Taba Chake will be in Amsterdam next weekend! :)
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Taba Chake - Live in Amsterdam — Serious Time Pass Films
Taba Chake – Live in Amsterdam TIMING Saturday, 27th Sept | 07 PM LOCATION Witte Huis LANGUAGE Hindi/English AGE 12+ Taba Chake – Live in Amsterdam Taba Chake is a critically acclaimed Indian fingerst...
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September 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Arunachali performer Taba Chake will be in Amsterdam next weekend! :)
serioustimepassfilms.com/events/taba-...
serioustimepassfilms.com/events/taba-...
Hyderabad based Pranav Pingle Reddy's documentary on a group of Falastini artists and their enduring relationship to their home, is possibly one of the finest out there. Currently on Mubi, highly recommend watching it.
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Joy As Resistance: Pranav Reddy's ‘Occupied’ Captures The Rebellion Of Palestinian Artists
Joy As Resistance: Pranav Reddy's ‘Occupied’ Captures The Rebellion Of Palestinian Artists
Filmmaker Pranav Pingle Reddy captures the stubborn joy and resistance of Palestinian artists living under s...
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September 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Hyderabad based Pranav Pingle Reddy's documentary on a group of Falastini artists and their enduring relationship to their home, is possibly one of the finest out there. Currently on Mubi, highly recommend watching it.
homegrown.co.in/homegrown-cr...
homegrown.co.in/homegrown-cr...