Mind Walking
Mind Walking by Tanika Gupta, published by Bloomsbury Academic on August 27, 2013, is a 64-page exploration of family dynamics and cultural identity. The narrative centers on Bobby, an Indian man who, after migrating to the UK, faces the challenges of love and familial expectations. As he reflects on his past, the play delves into the complexities of his relationships, particularly with his wife Moira, and the repercussions of his decision to sever ties with his heritage.
Readers will find a poignant examination of memory and its impact on family connections in Mind Walking. The play navigates themes of ancestry, religious beliefs, and the weight of cultural expectations, as Bobby’s mind begins to unravel, revealing hidden stories that prompt his family to reconsider their shared history. This edition presents a delicate and poetic portrayal of intergenerational ties, inviting contemplation on the intersections of love, identity, and belonging.
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Moving, powerful, ethereal; Mind Walking is a celebration of the life of one extraordinary man, the enduring love story of a mature couple and their family.
Bobby has led a remarkable life. Migrating from India as a young man he found love in the UK with his with wife Moira, but as a Parsi Bobby was expected to marry within the community. His family disowns him and as a result he cuts them, their religion and their culture from his life forever… until his mind starts to wander. As secrets and hidden stories tumble out of Bobby’s mouth, his family start to question the truth about their ancestry and shared history. Mind Walking explores what happens to a family when the mind of an old, Indian man, Bobby starts to unravel. This delicate, poetic play tumbles and traverses through Bobby’s memories on an intergenerational journey of family ties, religious dogma and cultural expectations.
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