Hot! - Mastram Ki Kahaniyan

Defenders argue that Mastram is the Hindi equivalent of the Italian commedia dell'arte —stock characters, improvisation, and a focus on base human instincts. They argue his rapid-fire narration and use of muhavare (idioms) is masterful. For example, "Usne apni ankhon se bijliyan gira di" (She threw lightning from her eyes) is a phrase he used a thousand times, yet each time it felt fresh to the eager reader.