"Das Paise Ka Postcard": A heartfelt tribute to the lost art of letter writing & the unsung heroes of communication of yesteryears, the postman!

The book, Das Paise ka Postcard - a tribute to an era when postcards were the only means of communication; authored by Capt. SN Ahmed, a Retired Army Officer, Author & Theatre enthusiast; was released by the Chief Guest Mr Vinay Varma, Actor & Director and Guest of Honour Ms Sanjana Shah, Executive Director, BNI Hyderabad; today at The Plaza Hotel, Begumpet.

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“Das Paisa Ka Postcard” is a poignant tribute to that forgotten era when postcards were the only thread that tied hearts together. They were awaited with bated breath, read over and over, and held close as treasures of connection.

In an era dominated by instant messaging and fleeting emojis, the new story, to be staged as a play titled "Das Paise Ka Postcard" rekindles the warmth, nostalgia, and human connection once delivered by handwritten letters. Penned by Capt. Ahmed, this evocative theatrical work transports audiences back to the 1960s, when letters were lifelines, and the postman was more than just a government employee; he was family.

Speaking on the occasion Mr Vinay Varma said, when Capt. Ahmed spoke about his book, it instantly transported me back to the days of postcards and handwritten letters. I was reminded of my grandmother, who would ask me to write letters to her brothers, simple notes asking about their well-being, filled with warmth, longing, and love. She would sign them at the end. That's how I first learnt the art of letter writing, those moments remain some of my most cherished memories. Das Paise Ka Postcard is deeply relevant to our times. Unlike today’s quick WhatsApp messages, letters once bridged hearts across miles. Ironically, in this age of instant communication, emotional distances have only grown. In a world where book reading and theatre are fading passions, it takes rare courage to bring out a book like this. The title itself stirs forgotten emotions. While digitisation has made life faster, it has also diluted the depth of our connections. This book is a gentle reminder of what we've lost—and what we must try to hold on to.