Malgudi Days - Episode 21 - The Edge

About the Show : Malgudi Days - a fictious small town in south India is typical of any small town or village, habituated by timeless characters who could be living anywhere in the world. They are simple folk, dealing with their lives in an uniquely engaging, humorous and humane manner. Famous Indian novelist R.K Narayan, drew on his observance of human life to create the magic of Malgudi Days. Malgudi Days Synopsis: If you asked Ranga how long he'd been sharpening knives and other things, he'd reply" ever since a time of moustache began to appear here" drawing a finger over his lip. For there were no calendars, watches, almanacs or even mirrors in his world. His mission was getting people to see the importance of keeping their edges sharp. He even guaranteed his work for sixty days to keep ahead of his sole competitor. No one knew Ranga's secret dream to protect his little daughter in the village from his quarrelsome wife, and make her a lady doctor. So he came to the village every other month, enduring the torture of his wife's barbs only to enjoy watching his daughter dress up in her green skirt and yellow jacket to go to the Mission school. After one of his visits, when Ranga get a lift in a car, he wished his wife could see him and realize how people respect him. The message TWO WILL DO painted on the car doesn't have any significance for him till much later. Ranga is one of R.K. Narayan's most successful characterizations, making you smile, chuckle, worry and fear with him.