Our day in Goa was incredibly memorable with the exceptional actor Pankaj Tripathi! From learning to assemble an authentic drink of feni (traditional Goan liquor) to strolling the stunning lanes of Panaji and understanding its historic relevance, we did it all! On this exciting Tere Gully Mein, our Editor-in-Chief, Kamiya Jani, interviewed the man behind some of the notable characters like Mirzapur’s Kaleen Bhaiya, Gangs of Wasseypur’s Sultan Qureshi, Sacred Games’s Khanna Guruji and many more. Check out what happened!
Pankaj Tripathi Took Kamiya Jani To The Oldest Post Office In Goa
Pankaj is often intrigued by the subject of history. He eagerly researches to gather knowledge about various stuff. One such was about the oldest post office located in Goa. Hence, the video began right outside the Panaji Post Office at Patto Colony.
The entrance of the oldest post office in Goa was coloured in the iconic white and dark red tones. There was not a single thing at this office that showcased its bygone era! The actor told Kamiya that this was established in 1854, making it 170 years old in 2024.
Then, he narrated a funny story about how the employees discovered the real age of a gadget at the Panaji Post Office. On the gadget’s 150 anniversary, it was found to be 180 years old and not 150! That is a massive 30-year gap, woah!
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Now, Jani Took Tripathi To 400-YO Portuguese Houses
Portuguese ruled over Goa for a significant time and its traces are all over the state! They were in Fontainhas, an old Latin Quarter in Panjim. The Portuguese influence in architecture and food is quite remarkable here. It has vibrant, colourful Portuguese-style villas that make it stand out from the rest of Goa. It is picturesque and Instagram-worthy at the same time.
Kamiya shared with Pankaj that all these houses are nearly 300 to 400 years old. They are specifically in vibrant blues, yellows and red to represent Portuguese vibes in Old Goa. On hearing this, the actor told us that the Portuguese ruled over Goa for around 480 years, so the influence and relevance are undeniable.
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Want to virtually sip on feni with Pankaj Tripathi? Watch the entire video linked above and enjoy; cheers!
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