Author: Pardhe Siddharth Laxman
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Ameya Prakashan
Year: 2012
Pages: 186
ISBN: 9789380514802
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Colony, Reclamation, Cricket Club
Shelf: C4R4
Accession No: B1238
Contents: 1- Colony… Our karmabhoomi 2- Sailani Baba 3- Palas leaf 4- Entering the Colony 5- Reclamation 6- A pillar of gold 7- Ambedkar Bhagwan 8- The cracks on Aai’s feet 9- Whole milk, toned milk 10- Chetana College 11- New English School 12- Aai’s tobacco pouch 13- Felicitating good students 14- LIC 15- Something bittersweet 16- A brass pitcher 17- Friends 18- Taarvati party 19- Which caste do I belong to? 20- Marriage 21- High tide- low tide 22- First nest 23- Try to build a house 24- The terrace 25- Flintstones and hookahs 26- Our bond with Sachin Tendulkar 27- MIG Cricket Club 28- Karmayogi Blessings for the book Sweet memories
Abstract: *Colony* is a powerful memoir tracing the journey of a watchman’s son from a modest housing colony to becoming an author, inspired by the literary spirit of *Sahitya Sahawas*. Through touching anecdotes and vivid memories, it explores caste, poverty, identity, and aspiration. Key moments—from school days and family struggles to friendships, cricket, and brushes with icons like Sachin Tendulkar—highlight both hardship and hope. Deeply rooted in cultural and emotional experiences, the story pays tribute to the resilience of working-class families and the strength drawn from community. *Colony* is a moving tale of perseverance, transformation, and the pursuit of dreams.