Sonia Gandhi's Book Explores Delhi's Lost Charm, Echoing Its Place in 'Chashme Buddoor'

A piece from NDTV compares the Delhi depicted in Sonia Gandhi's book 'Belonging' with the city shown in Sai Paranjpye's cult film 'Chashme Buddoor'. The article notes how both works portray Delhi as a character in its own right, marked by quiet roads and everyday pleasures such as ice cream at India Gate. It describes the city as one that has lost a race it could not opt out of, a theme the author links across both accounts. The comparison draws on the film's scenes, including Farooq Sheikh's character riding a motorbike through the city. The piece frames the shared portrait as a reflection on how the capital has changed over time.