The Motorcycle

by Shobhaa Dé

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Pesi a quintessential Parsi bachelor boy falls blindly for Mohini and leaves the community scandalised. None more than his 'Mama' - for Mohini is not only half his age, but also a 'hundred percent Hindu'. She feels the relation will never work out for they're as different from each other as a vintage Harley Davidson (which Pesi proudly owns) is from a bright red colored scooty (Mohini's ride of choice). 'Mama' is a staunch Zoroastrian, who fears as much for the future of their fast dwindling community, as for the company her overgrown son keeps. In this drama, Shobhaa De has juxtaposed the two communities and their cultures in a satirical way, as Pesi goes around convincing Mohini, his Mama, and finally himself that the marriage will work. But will it?

16 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 26, 2013

About the author

Shobha Rajadhyaksha known as Shobhaa Dé is an Indian columnist and novelist. She graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai with a degree in psychology. After making her name as a model, she began a career in journalism in 1970, during the course of which she founded and edited three magazines – Stardust, Society, and Celebrity.
In the 1980s, she contributed to the Sunday magazine section of the Times of India. In her columns, she used to explore the socialite life in Bombay lifestyles of the celebrities. At present, she is a freelance writer and columnist for several newspapers and magazines.
De is married to Dilip De, her second husband and they have six children from their first marriages. She lives in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.