We went on a #Pondicherry trip with friends from college in December 2009, if my memory serves me right. On the way back spotted a road-side shop that sold #GoluBommais and I managed to buy a few including the one in the picture in red frock (called "dress" these days).
Thanks to Sriram V's blog post, I learnt that this particular doll was inspired by the Legendary Vyjayanthimala's pose in the following songs from the '40s and '50s:-
Amazing how films have had and continue to inspire Golu Bommais.
Image credit - Sriram V's blog and Screenshots from Youtube videos
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Please do read my earlier posts on Navarathri Golu.
Danceu Papa Danceu Papa
The Reluctant Poser
Twins - Separated at Birth?
Masterji
Harini's Paatti - I met her last in October 2019, if I remember right. Maama (her husband) had passed away, her son and family had moved to UK. She was living alone in Mumbai. Have been trying to contact her with her mobile number and it seems to be switched off.
Bommaigalil Oru Blooper
The Reluctant Poser
Twins - Separated at Birth?
Masterji
Harini's Paatti - I met her last in October 2019, if I remember right. Maama (her husband) had passed away, her son and family had moved to UK. She was living alone in Mumbai. Have been trying to contact her with her mobile number and it seems to be switched off.
Bommaigalil Oru Blooper
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