Bhatkyachi Bhramanti (Journey of a tramp [1]) was a weekly column by Pramod Navalkar using the pen name of "Bhatkya" in the Sunday edition of Navshakti that ran for a time-span of 52 years. It was first published on 2 December, 1956. [2] [3] The time-span of the column has found a mention in Limca Book of Records. [4]
In the column, Navalkar wrote about criminal gangs, gold smuggling rackets, prostitution dens, barmaids and other societal malices (in his opinion), often using disguises to gain entry into exclusive areas. [5] [6] [7] Navalkar wrote free of charge. [6] The column exposed shocking aspects of Mumbai's nightlife. [8]
Ashish Rajadhyaksha is quoted in a doctoral thesis describing this column as an example of "territorial realism". [9]
Bhatkyachi Bhramanti (Journey of a tramp [1]) was a weekly column by Pramod Navalkar using the pen name of "Bhatkya" in the Sunday edition of Navshakti that ran for a time-span of 52 years. It was first published on 2 December, 1956. [2] [3] The time-span of the column has found a mention in Limca Book of Records. [4]
In the column, Navalkar wrote about criminal gangs, gold smuggling rackets, prostitution dens, barmaids and other societal malices (in his opinion), often using disguises to gain entry into exclusive areas. [5] [6] [7] Navalkar wrote free of charge. [6] The column exposed shocking aspects of Mumbai's nightlife. [8]
Ashish Rajadhyaksha is quoted in a doctoral thesis describing this column as an example of "territorial realism". [9]