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The Common Man

We are common men, right?

I mean, I don't think anyone visiting this little cyberspace of mine wouldn't want to be referred to as one. However, we Indians have a deeper imbibed meaning for the 3 words - The Common Man.
The Common Man is the one immortalized by R.K. Laxman's comic strip. He represents the aspirations, problems, fears & tears of the silently suffering Indian in all the chaos, apathy, politics & the bureaucracy that our nation has come to represent.
The Common Man at Worli Sea face
The Common Man at Worli Sea face

I especially like this particular statue of the Common Man at the Worli Sea face in Mumbai. 

If you happen to visit Mumbai, make sure you visit Worli Sea face. Cool evening winds with the mammoth sea are totally humbling. And then there is the Common Man standing there looking into eternity. Peace in chaos. 

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Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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  1. R. Ramesh20 February, 2013

    nice one sirji

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  2. Ire22 February, 2013

    The Poor Man is now moved from this location (as far I could see from last time). Sadly, people don't relate to him anymore. More so, people don't know who RK Laxman is.

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  3. Sneha10 March, 2013

    This is interesting, Himanshu. I couldn't locate him the last time I was there. I do like this little cyberspace of yours!

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  4. Himanshu Bhagat10 March, 2013

    Yep, I guess he has been removed. Couldn't say much, could he?
    Thanks for visiting and really appreciate that you like my blog. :)

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