Bhatkyachi Bhramanti Explained

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]} Navalkar wrote free of charge.^[7] 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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pramod Navalkar passes away. 2007-11-21. The Economic Times (online). Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.. Mumbai. 30 June 2012.
2. Book: Chowdhry, N. K.. Assembly Elections, 1994-95: An Analysis and Results. 1995. Shipra Publications. 9788185402734. en.
3. Book: Council, Maharashtra (India) Legislature Legislative. Maharashtra Legislative Council Debates. 1973. Director, Government Print. and Stationery.. mr.
4. Book: Limca Book of Records. 2002. Bisleri Beverages Limited. en.
5. News: Pramod Navalkar aims to curb surrogate advertising and soft-porn magazines. 2017-11-26.
6. News: Shiv Sena leader Pramod Navalkar passes away Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis. 2007-11-20. dna. 2017-12-14. en-US.
7. Web site: For Pramod Navalkar, ink still flows. Deshmukh. Smita. 2005-12-02. Daily News and Analysis. Diligent Media Corporation Ltd.. Mumbai. 30 June 2012.
8. News: रात्रीची मुंबई -Maharashtra Times. 2015-02-17. Maharashtra Times. 2017-11-26. mr.
9. Web site: Turning towards the bodily subject: Theorising the field of visibility in contemporary India. Vasudevan. Nitya. 2014-01-19. Centre for study of culture and society, Manipal University. 2017-11-26.