I’m a self confessed TV junkie but most of you already know that by now. Even my dog thinks its highly strange of me to be glued to the idiot box as soon as I return home from work as opposed to petting its stupid head. I agree to disagree, as Ron Burgundy a.k.a. Will Ferrell says in The Anchorman. (Further proof of my unnatural fixation to everything that airs on TV, one may think. Again, agree to disagree)
My TV is one of the most important (materialistic) things in my life. That is why, I am a slave to Tata Sky’s whimsical offers and myriad packages that they offer on a monthly basis. Like the blessed time when NDTV Good Times was showcased for free and my instant favourite was Highway on my plate.
But alas, Tata Sky made this channel payable for an extra sum of Rs. 30 per month. Oh, never underestimate the evil corporate mind! First they dangle the carrot and get TV addicts like me hooked, line & sinker. Then they withdraw the string in a mighty hurry. Now, its not about the money. Just my chagrin at devious media plots.
I tried to resist as much as I could – I truly did. But in the end, the very thought of missing Rocky & Mayur’s “Food Quote of The Day” on Highway on my plate was too overpowering to resist. So I caved in and got poorer by 30 bucks. And the show is all I look forward to watching on NDTV Good Times ever since I got the connection back.
The show is about two hungry people scouring the highways of India in search of local culinary delicacies. Its also about two extremely witty friends who liven up the show with their hilariously funny comments. I’m more partial to Rocky than Mayur because as all non-vegetarians would unanimously agree, we tend to stick together through meat and bones.
This was written on the walls of a dhaba they once visited – Tehzeeb se mango, izzat muft milegi. After which they proceeded to ask the cook to call Mr. Tehzeeb so that they could get free Izzat for lunch!
OH MY GOD!! I love the show. I love Rocky! Anything he says cracks me up and my sis thinks something is terribly wrong with my sense of humor. Wait till I tell her I found another fan.
Btw I like other shows on the channel. The Great Indian wedding, Too sexy for my shoes (ok I only like the challenge part where 3 designers compete) umm there were other shows I used to watch, can’t remember now. Now I don’t watch as much tv. Only because I don’t get to. But the idiot box has played a major role in shaping who I am
I am lost. Show me the highway!
I guess 2 years at IIMK helped me de-addict myself to TV. Now I get restless if I watch more than a couple of hours of TV. But there’s a price for everything. My current addition is the internet
Btw what’s your next stop? 50inch LCD TV?
I’ve gone through various phases of addiction a long time back, now I’ve slowly reduced my internet time too. This post might help explain why I don’t watch more than 1-2 hours of tv a week.
http://jeremy.zawodny.com/blog/archives/010218.html
Shradha – once again, hi5! I think Rocky’s amazing.
Shaliya – NH 31A. Come home soon
Priya – Am yet to get a conn at home. Trying like mad to anyway. 50 inch LCD??? *Drool*
true – Thats TV nirvana I hope to achieve someday@2 hrs per week. As of now, watching it till my eyes pop.
Hi
Thank you for writing such nice things about our show…I am the Executive Producer for Highway on my Plate.
I must say you write very well. How can we get in touch with you?
Can you give us any email or phone number please.
Thank you
Monica Narula
Hello Monica,
It’s so nice to see you clued on to what’s happening about your show.
I have been trying for the past week to get hold over your mail ID or number or some contact. Since I saw your post here, am requesting you for the same.
I got an idea that I would like to share with you. About your show.
Should you share your mail ID, I would love to share my idea with you.
Look forward to your response.
Cheers!
Hello!
Thanks for saying nice things about me too
How can you get in touch with me? Ah, I havent provided any means of doing just that in my blog, have I? These amateurs, when will they learn!
Please feel free to contact me at: rinchen@gmail.com
Do drop me a line and I will mail you my phone number then. Hope thats all right.