BANTAISM THE PHILOSOPHY OF SARDAR JOKES

by Bhai Niranjan Singh

  • Category Humour
  • Format Paperback
  • Imprint Rupa
  • Price 140
  1. ISBN: 9.79E+12
  2. Pages: 168 pages
  3. Date: 2011

ABOUT THIS BOOK

The Sardar joke has an unmatched originality, verve and versatility, not to mention a wild balle-balle undercurrent. Capturing all the affection and abandon that accompanies its best renditions, funny but not tawdry, an ode not a slur, this eclectic collection introduces readers to a hitherto unexplored dimension of sardar humour. Through the rustic foibles of Banta and his friends, we are gently reminded that the joke really is on us and all our pretensions.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Bhai Niranjan Singh ‘Amrikawale’ grew up in Delhi and lives in the USA. His articles on politics and current affairs have appeared in print and online publications in India and America. In other lives, he has worked for a bank and run two software companies. This is his first book.