{"id":43762,"date":"2025-06-30T09:46:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T04:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/?p=43762"},"modified":"2025-06-30T09:46:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T04:16:52","slug":"das-paise-ka-postcard-a-heartfelt-tribute-to-the-lost-art-of-letter-writing-the-unsung-heroes-of-communication-of-yesteryears-the-postman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2025\/06\/30\/das-paise-ka-postcard-a-heartfelt-tribute-to-the-lost-art-of-letter-writing-the-unsung-heroes-of-communication-of-yesteryears-the-postman\/","title":{"rendered":"“Das Paise Ka Postcard”: A heartfelt tribute to the lost art of letter writing & the unsung heroes of communication of yesteryears, the postman!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hyderabad, June 29, 2025<\/strong>:\u00a0The book,\u00a0Das Paise ka Postcard<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>a tribute to an era when postcards were the only means of communication;\u00a0<\/em>authored by\u00a0<\/em>Capt. SN Ahmed<\/strong>, a Retired Army Officer, Author & Theatre enthusiast;\u00a0\u00a0was released by the\u00a0Chief Guest\u00a0Mr Vinay Varma<\/strong>, Actor & Director and\u00a0Guest of Honour\u00a0Ms\u00a0Sanjana\u00a0Shah<\/strong>, Executive Director, BNI Hyderabad;\u00a0today at The Plaza Hotel, Begumpet.\u00a0\u201c<\/strong>Das Paisa Ka Postcard\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0is 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.<\/p>\n

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In an era dominated by instant messaging and fleeting emojis, the new story, to be staged as a play titled\u00a0“Das Paise Ka Postcard”<\/em>\u00a0rekindles 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.<\/p>\n

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Speaking on the occasion\u00a0Mr Vinay Varma\u00a0<\/strong>said,\u00a0when 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\u2019s how I first learnt the art of letter writing, those moments remain some of my most cherished memories.\u00a0Das Paise Ka Postcard\u00a0is deeply relevant to our times. Unlike today\u2019s 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\u2019ve lost\u2014and what we must try to hold on to.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ms\u00a0Sanjana\u00a0Shah<\/strong>\u00a0said,\u00a0Capt. Ahmed\u2019s writing has a rare charm, it brings the past alive, allowing us to relive moments from an era we never actually experienced. His stories are not just nostalgic; they carry strong social messages that resonate deeply. This book is a delightful collection of stories, each layered with meaning. The narrative is so vivid, it feels ready to be adapted for the stage. I\u2019ve always had a habit of posting letters to myself from wherever I travel. On a recent trip to Norway, I sent one to my Hyderabad address, it arrived two months later, but the joy of receiving it was timeless. In our family, we still write letters, it\u2019s our way of staying rooted in the habit of writing. I remember when my father used to send letters in envelopes to his brothers, we\u2019d sneak in a folded paper labelled \u201cConfidential,\u201d only to reveal a Mickey Mouse sketch inside. Small joys like these define a time we often long for something this book captures beautifully.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Capt. SN Ahmed<\/strong>\u00a0said,\u00a0the story shines a spotlight on a forgotten era when the arrival of a postcard was an emotional event, a bearer of love, longing, concern, and joy.\u00a0<\/em>Das Paise Ka Postcard<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>reminds today\u2019s \u201cWhatsApp generation\u201d of the tactile and heartfelt charm that letters held, a time when the \u201cDaak Babu\u201d on his squeaky bicycle was awaited with eager anticipation in every village.<\/em><\/p>\n

Capt. Ahmed brings alive the characters of yesteryear, depicting how the postal system once served as the only bridge between people separated by vast distances. Letters from loved ones were read repeatedly, treasured, and preserved for life. They were symbols of hope, celebration, and comfort\u2014unlike telegrams that spelled urgency or money orders that signalled good news.<\/p>\n

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The play is the centrepiece of a powerful collection of four socially reflective plays compiled under the same title,\u00a0Das Paise Ka Postcard<\/em>. The anthology also includes:<\/p>\n