Well, Madam, we poor can also ask questions and demand answers.
And I bet you, if the poor conducted a quiz,
the rich wouldnt be able to answer a single question.
I dont know the currency of France,
but I can tell you how much money Shalini Tai
owes our neighborhood moneylender.
I dont know who was the first man on the moon,
but I can tell you who was the first man to produce illegal DVDs in Dharavi.
Could you answer these questions in my quiz?
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During his life, the young man has seen more than a child (rich or poor) should ever have to see. But from his experiences, growing up a Muslim lad in a predominately costume jewelry, he has developed street smarts.
Street smarts can often be put to good use.
* In the book, Q A, the lead protagonist in the story is Ram Mohammad Thomas, whose name embodies three of Indias religious faiths – Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. In the film version, he is Jamal Malik.costume jewelry