I was excited to go back home after an year. The flight to Frankfurt was packed. I was just getting comfortable in my seat, a man in my adjacent seat, smiled. I returned the smile. We started talking and then he just popped this question. I don’t remember what the conversation was about, but this question has just made a place in my heart. The man was originally from Karachi, Pakistan, who was settled in US. He spoke pretty good Hindi. Infact, until he told me, I assumed he was from Northern part of India.
The question he asked me was – “Aap Hindustan se hain?”
I was shocked at this question. I have been asked several times if I was from India, but never been asked if I was from Hindustan. I don’t know why, but this question just added to my excitement.
Its been more than 2 years since this incident happened. But this part of our conversation has been etched in my mind.
2 comments:
I find it funny when people ask me if I am a Hindu while what they mean to ask is if I am an Indian.
Usha - Till date, I have never been asked this question. Wonder what my reaction will be that day.
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