She acted in many movies and quite a few popular TV serials such as ‘Dekh Bhai Dekh’ and ‘Zabaan Sambhal Ke’ among others. Veteran actor Shammi, who acted in over 200 films and some popular television serials, passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. She was known for her impeccable comic timing. She was… Continue reading Veteran actor Shammi dies at 89
Category: Cemetery
The Parsee Cemetry of Darjeeling India
HERITAGE LOST: The Parsee Cemetery Author: Faiyaz Shafique Ansari The Parsees– one of India’s smallest minorities – have been worried about their dwindling numbers for decades. During British Raj many rich business class Parsees migrated to Darjeeling. Among them were the Dinshaws and Madans who owned hotels and Cinema Halls.Avari Saheb was an icon figure.… Continue reading The Parsee Cemetry of Darjeeling India
The Parsi Cemetery of Hong Kong
A recent work trip to Hong Kong gave me an opportunity to visit the famed Parsi Cemetery in Happy Valley, Hong Kong. This is one of three cemeteries that were founded by the The Incorporated Zoroastrian Charity Funds of Hongkong, Canton and Macao. The other two are in Macau, and modern day Guangzhou, previously called… Continue reading The Parsi Cemetery of Hong Kong
