South India Quotes

“Tamilians love to irritate non-Tamil speakers by speaking in Tamil only.”
― Chetan Bhagat, 2 States: The Story of My Marriage

“I saw [Chennai]. It had the usual Indian elements like autos, packed public buses, hassled traffic cops and tiny shops that sold groceries, fruits, utensils, clothes or novelty items. However, it did feel different. First, the sign in every shop was in Tamil. The Tamil font resembles those optical illusion puzzles that give you a headache if you stare at them long enough. Tamil women, all of them, wear flkowers in their hair. Tamil men don't believe in pants and wear lungis even in shopping districts. The city is filled with film posters. The heroes' pictures make you feel even your uncles can be movie stars. The heroes are fat, balding, have thick moustaches and the heroine next to them is a ravishing beauty.”
― Chetan Bhagat, 2 States: The Story of My Marriage

“Do you know which is the greatest epic till date?”
― K. Hari Kumar, When Strangers meet..

“At first the Hindus fought with success and nearly won the battle; but the issue was decided by the desertion of two Muslim commanders of Rama Raya's army, each in charge of seventy to eighty thousand men.”
― ka nilakanta sastri

“South Indians are a diverse group of people with diverse cultural traditions, including rich temple architecture, unique cuisine, and vibrant classical dance forms. They are often characterized by strong family values, a deep respect for culture and religion, and a reputation for hospitality. Ordinary Kashmiris have immense sympathy for people from South India, even though they may not understand the South Indian language. Many Kashmiris have an undying respect for people of all faiths in South India.”
― Sheikh Gulzar-What do ordinary Kashmiris think of people from South India?