CHENNAI: R Bala, a Chennai-based DJ calls himself Shuffle. A proper Tamil paiyyan born and raised in Chennai has been DJ-ing for more than eight years and works with a few top pubs in the city like Taj Gateway and Minus One. He finds Chennai unique and says that it cannot be compared with
any other city.
So, what’s your Chennai connect?
South Indian Food
One thing about namma ooru that you fancy?
Our own Tamil culture
Three things here that can’t be found in any part of the world?
Madras filter kapi, fake currency, idly-sambar
Your favourite hangout spot?
Sathyam Cinemas
Three stereotypes about the city and the people that make you roll your eyeballs?
The helping nature of the people, religious views and politics.
Where would you take a person who is new to the city?
Of course, Marina Beach.
One part of the city or a specific area that you want to explore?
Sathuragiri Mountains
What would you do to prove someone that you are a true Chennai vasi?
Talk in our very own madras bashai.
Two madras bashai words that you would teach a new bee?
Macha, Mame!
A Tamil movie dialogue that describes Chennai?
Chennaila irukravanelarum Chennaiya pathi thapa pesuvane thavira, Chennaiya vitu poga maataan (Whoever who stays in Chennai, talk ill about the city but never leave the place). (Managaram)
Two things from Chennai you would take to any place you travel.
Coffee powder and spices
What is the craziest thing you have ever wanted to do in the city? And where?
Traffic clearance in Anna Salai.
If you would like to install another statue in Marina beach, what or who would it be about?
Jallikattu Kalai.