Won Raabert Vadra Wali Chakkar Ab Kya Hoga?

Why has no Bollywood biggie thought of making an inspired biopic on a “former flesh peddler” as the mercurial Robert Vadra? Just asking. I personally speak of a life more fascinating. Almost as fascinating as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sleuth that keeps haunting him in for friendly chats that stretch for hours and hours. What do they talk about? According to the voluble Vadra, he has already told them all they need to know about the land deal gone wrong.

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Described variously as a businessman and entrepreneur, Robert has expressed his frustration at being summoned by the ED. Having appeared 15 times already regarding the same case. And so he is “not scared of anybody” and that he is no “soft target”. In fact, he and his brother-in-law, Rahul Gandhi, are “hard targets” and will keep scoring. Bingo! ED interrogators — are you listening? Time to up the game if you want quick results.

I can’t help but think about the original Raabert — a life actor Ajit, popularly known as “Lion” (Punju pronunciation of Lion). Born Hamid Ali Khan. Like so many other Bollywood aspirants, Hamid arrived penniless in Bombay. Grew a brat, a major riff raff. Row 3, was subsequently moved to Row 1, thanks to his (Dark Grahs, moustache and rich baritone). He was one that generated a million lion jokes. “Saara shahar mujhe Lion ke naam se jaante hai”, he growled in Kalicharan. And that’s how “Lion” was born. Then came darling and “Lily, don’t be silly!” Oh God, how much we laughed — and still do at Kora jokes about Lily and the Bass (beer). Remember the Maganlal Meghraj fighting? “Because the Bass “9”