JLF JAM - 2016
Bollywood, Bombay and foggy beginnings
The Bombaywallah’s guide by Jerry Pinto
We pinned down Jaipur Literature Festival regular and Bombay boy Jerry Pinto for his guide on how to negotiate the mela and the melee.
1) No Bombaywallah is ever really prepared for Jaipur’s cold weather. Carry socks, jacket and something to cover your head, he says.
2) Only Bombay people can handle the fest because it’s as crowded as Churchgate station.
3) Food is terrible and you get pseudo Rajasthani fare.
4) Jaipur doesn’t have a books culture, a reading group or a proper bookstore (except Crossword) so don’t expect otherwise.
5) Don’t make elaborate plans because the city distances and traffic usually disrupt them.
6) Carry enough money. There are lots of goodies to buy. That doesn’t include any books. No one buys books at JLF.

Jerry Pinto