Tom and I. We weren't merely batchmates. I joined the FTII in July 1972, and Tom followed a few weeks later. We shared our love for theatre and films, Hindi and Western folk music -- Bob Dylan was a favourite -- and nature. We both hailed from the hills.
He was a fine sportsman; a cricketer, marathoner and basketball player. In fact, he had a passion for all things fine. The only thing he couldn't do was perhaps, play a musical instrument. But I couldn't lift a cricket bat, and so we called it even.