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Two clarifications 1. The title is just like a Metaphor. உவமை in Tamil. So don't take the literal meaning. Yes there are Anglo Indians all over India now. But not like before. Drastically low in numbers. That's the theme of the video. 2. we wrongly mentioned resurrection of Jesus as "Maru piravi".we accept it's a mistake. Just slip of a tongue. Thanks🙂👍
சென்னையில் இவர்கள் குறைவாக இருக்கலாம்.ஆனால் திருச்சி மாநகரத்தில் , குறிப்பாக பொன்மலை பகுதியில் இன்றும் நிறைய ஆங்கிலோ- இந்தியன் மக்கள் பரவலாக, தங்களது அடையாளத்தை மாற்றாமல் வாழ்ந்து வருகின்றனர் சகோ. அவர்களது இனம் முற்றிலும் வீழ்ந்து விடவில்லை என்பது என் தனிப்பட்ட கருத்து. 🙏
Am muslim.. My native is tirunelveli.. We settled in Chennai 1992.. I did schooling in pallavaram Stephen school where I had anglo Indian friends.. Believe me friends when I came out of that school I myself realised how well I can speak English.. My accent my body language everything changed because of those people.. They are so nice.. Have helping tendency.. So pure.. It's precious to have friendship with them.. I miss those days.. Thank u man.. for bringing back those memories..
I am an Anglo Indian from Chennai. There’s still a lot of Anglo Indians in Chennai. True it is getting extinct as many have migrated to various countries. The true traditional ones have gone.
She is My Colleague in Syntel and very friendly attitude. We're also lunchmates during that time. We used to learn several good things from her. She also keep helping to her Colleague's and other poor needy peoples.
I'm Angelina an anglo Indian from Trichy . Thank you so much 🌈🤍 Prayers for u to come up more higher in life . Hugs and kisses on behalf of our community .. a sign of gratitude 🌷 God bless 🫂
Hello Angelina, I'm from Bangalore, There were lot of my known Anglo Indian families here were almost left india. It's very rare to c them in Bangalore. I'm very much missing them, I just recall, only by my olden days memories.
I'm an anglo from trichy ponmalai but settled in Madhavaram, chennai. Pls come to Perambur or Madhavaram n see the hundreds of Anglo indians there...The community is still strong all over India and is kept together by the Anglo Indian Association with members and regular meetings in the railway institutes all over India. Each city AI association has 100 to 5000 members with a majority in Chennai, trichy, erode, mumbai, kolkata, all over kerala, Goa and other states. There are more than 5 lakh anglos registered in the community association books residing in India at the moment. Many have left for good but still there are a majority of anglos living in India the Indian way.
My dear friend iam from venus .my childhood time I have seen lot of Anglo Indians in foxen street but now very very very low peoples are in that street... I miss my Anglo Indian friend Mr. Franklie jason
Because of them ( anglo indians ) only the English language Skills developed in the kindergarten and primary stage in most of the convent schools. Hats off to those teachers 🙏...
I lived in Chennai from 1966 to 2004 and a good part of my life was spent in places adjacent to St.Thomas Mount. I used to climb the mount, visit the Church and the tower with the statue of Jesus Christ, and sit down in the open space in front of the Church for long hours watching the take off and landing down of the planes on the run ways of Meenambakkam airport. There were several Anglo Indian families living in streets around the mount and nearby sites. One after the other they migrated to Australia and other countries since they felt a helpless minority group, with their culture seeming to be alien to the citizens of Chennai. Even there were a few workers serving in IDPL, Nandambakkam, situated next to St.Thomas Mount. St Thomas Mount is a lovely place that I enjoyed frequenting it for one reason or the other.There was not a day I hadn't cycled the roads in it's township earlier days and later on driving my vehicle up and down the Butt road area for my traveling home to office. Even today I prefer to stay in St Thomas Mount ,where fortunately I have a hospitable friend to receive me whenever I make a visit to Chennai, inspite of other places my old colleagues are living. My daughter studied in St.Dominics School and my daily trips to the School almost for a decade sentimentally remains with me till date. The madam living a lonely life gives me an inspiration to accept life the way it goes, GO WITH THE FLOW.
Oh God. What a beautiful comment. I can really feel your life reading this comment. Thank you. People like you drives my passion to make more human stories. Thank you so much. This commeny made my day 🙏🙏🙏🙂🙂
I studied in an AngloIndian school in Secunderabad. The Railways was a British company had many Anglo Indians. Gradually countries of the commonwealth offered citizenship and permanent residency to them based on their British ancestry . Many chose this option to move out of India.
THANK GOD it's not another food review, food challenge, food vlog!!! This is real content! The current tamil youtube scene is just behind money and not to make quality content. People like you restore my faith in tamil youtubers! Keep doing such amazing content driven videos and please don't ever venture into food vlogging to get views. SUCH VIDEOS ARE GOLD! Kudos, you will reach great heights soon! So happy that youtube recommended me this video.
Wow..this comment is really motivating.👍 So happy to have a feedback like this..thank you so much🙏🙏surely we ll do more such interesting and unique content..🙂🙂
Very well said mala Srini ji...I suppose it's the same running behind money in majority of RU-vid channels across the length and breadth of our country..
This is incredible. Thanks for doing what you are doing. I am a sucker for things, people, community and heritage that are often not spoken of in the fore. There isn't a better way of saying stories than trying and communicating with them like this you do here. Thank you people.
This, this is the culture they follow from long back, feel the way she welcomed you, treated you, things she shared with you. Really, really fantastic. God should really take care of her. Thankyou Bros for creating an unforgettable video.
There are lots of Anglo Indians still in Chennai. We love our Tamilnadu, where we were born. I love my friends from other communities. We have 6 anglo Indian Associations in Chennai.
At first, it was Stanes European School, later it was called Stanes Anglo-Indian School, much later it came to be known as Stanes High School. I was a boarder in that School Hostel from my 6th Standard to 11th Standard (plus 2). We had many anglo-indian boys and girls as our class-mates and teachers too. It was back in the 1960s. Our School placed much importance to various games and sports. We even had boxing as an optional game. Anglo-Indians were a merry and fun-loving people and had much talent in games, sports and also music. The Hostel for boys was disbanded and closed. Railways employed them in a big way. The name of the School is Stanes High School and is in Avinasi Road, Coimbatore.
I am 72 yrs age. There were many Anglo-Indian families settled in Chennai. In locality where I lived around General Patters road, chetpet, vepery, chintadripet, purusawalkkam, royapuram, Villivakkam, many families and friends where I lived in Chennai G.P Road,Chennai-2 (near LIC building). Nice friendly helpful people.
Anglo-Indians means always with a smile ,I too come from a Christian school we had Anglo teachers in our primary n few families in our neighborhood, they were always in jolly mood , music played vital role, very happy to see this video, keep going
I studied in an Anglo-Indian school in Chennai in the 80s. I had so many friends . Most of them migrated yo Australia England. Lovely people. Very warm and friendly. I will visit these towns when I visit Chennai
Thank you guys for making this video about the anglo indian race I am an Anglo Indian Myself from Chennai, most of the Anglo Indians reside in perambur, ayanavarm and Madhavaram and kolathur tho many have moved abroad but also many have choose to stay where because we like it here this is our home.
I think they can teach language to our children, our government should make them as a English teacher in our government school, learning languages from native speakers that really helpful for our children
Oh wow..nice to know this.. she is one beautiful woman❤.. thanks for leaving your lovely feedback here🙏..I hope you will enjoy other videos of our channel as well..🙂
I just bumped into this video after having seen the Moore market video, I suppose your doing justice in bringing back history. I normally enjoy conversations wich has references in the content conveyed and you have done a fabulous job in bringing out the facts pertaining to the video and the purpose of giving facts about our lost history. Am pretty jealous that you had the opportunity to speak to Margaret Dawson maam who literally explict the reality of how they lived. Both of you hosting the episode have a zelus in the content you deliver, wish you all the best and success in your endeavor in bringing back the lost history
Am also Anglo Indian from coorg ❤️❤️ Love you Aunty.. And Tamil Actress Andriya is also Anglo Indian. Kerala and Coorg Bangalore..we have so many Anglo Indians.
Nice video on Anglo Indians, lots of them used to work in the Railways. Anglos were concentrated around Arokonam, Jolarpettai, Villupurum, Trichy etc. Their numbers have declined, Andrea Jeramiah is also an Anglo Indian. The lady in the above video looks so innocent. Anglo Indians are generally fun loving and carefree people.
Thanks to the guys producing 'Meet a stranger' for their efforts in keeping it simple and down to earth. I had stumbled upon this video through a Whatsapp forward and immediately subscribed to the channel with notifications turned on. May God bless your efforts 🙏. A word of advice - please do not fall prey to commercial wolves but stick to the simplicity of making these vlogs as they are your USP. 👏👏
நல்ல பதிவு. தொடர்ந்து இது மாதிரியான புதுமைகளை, புது மனிதர்களை வெளிச்சம் போட்டு காட்டுங்கள் தோழர்களே..... உங்கள் புதுவித முயற்சி சிறக்கட்டும். நன்றி. -Rule Your Life ❤️.
I studied in an Anglo Indian school in the 70's. Almost 50 percent of the class used to be Anglo boys. Missing those old friends who have migrated to Australia, England and Canada.
@@Livinglife1999 Myself at Doveton, Madras. Also had a number of Anglo-Indian friends who were terrific sportsmen and guitar players. Also had Anglo Indian teachers. Like you said, many migrated to Australia etc.
This is very nice vedio. I remember still now that in the year 1975 or so, I met one man named Derrick Benny who was working as the driver in the government department vehicle in Villupuram. Later in the year 1990, I had worked with a gentleman Mr. Jose Antonio D'Silva in a private bank in Ahmedabad. Very much nice & cheerful man with the helping nature. Through him, I made friendship with Mr. David Everette, who was also working in the private bank with the same cheerful mentality. Such a nice community.
I just fell in love with this video cuz of that sweet n pure heart lady. She was too sweet. Hats off to you both guys. Much love n best wishes from Sri Lanka 💕🤗
Came across this channel only today through this video. Really loved the content. Will start following this channel now 🙂 keep going. I know an Anglo Indian family living in our street. There are many near the North Madha church street in Royapuram.
I studied in Railway Anglo Indian School at Arakkonam. Most of our teachers were Anglo Indians. Very sweet and polite teachers. I still remember independent banglow type houses nearby my school was crafted like a palace. High ceiling, contemporary inter connections between living, kitchen and dinning. My classmates, seniors and juniors were kids of anglo Indian teachers. They usually invite us to there house. We are always excited to see such big house with posh wooden antique furnitures, imported show pieces, musical instruments etc. Off the school when we go to my teachers house they were so welcoming. We use to chat for hours. This video triggered old memories of my school days.
Thank you for this wonderful video. Am a Tamilini once married to an Anglo Indian. I know how this section of people are affected. Our government categorised then under Forward Community so they lost many opportunities in education and job officers. That is one of the reason why many moved to Australia, Canada and UK. We also moved from India. Hope government does something about it.
I guess they were categorised in FC as they were literate and had the upper hand when competing for jobs. The government categorised the communities as BC who weren't fortunate enough to get education prior to that and were first generation learners.
Tx for the video. Had good opportunity to move around this area. Serene atmosphere it used to be in 90s. Keep up the lively n lovely way of presenting dears, Kudos!
This place is so very close to my heart ...when I am filled with burden and sadness ..I just go there..I don't pray nor enter the church..but that place will take away all my sadness..I worked in manapakkam..2 km from there..this history about Anglos made me to remember my lost love.
In an age where youtubers mainly choose to post food related content in order to garner views, you have chosen the harder path of showcasing the stories of people of different communities. Your passion to spread knowledge about different communities and cultures clearly reflects in your content.
My grandparents were anglo indians from South India. They migrated to US after India got her independence. My grandparents worked hard and bought a farm in Illinois. My parents later bought a ranch.
From my childhood I have a good relationship with Anglo Indian family. Really they are so friendly and simple. As u said they shifted all part of world, India, and Tamilnadu. Still they are in my contact. At least yearly once I used to meet them, We use to share wishes for all special occasions like Xmas, New year, pongal, deewali through phone call or video call. They treat me as a family member. I impressed with thier culture, dress, food, etc. I am proud and blessed to have them in my life.
Thank you bro for iam an Anglo Indian frm coimbatore ur finding s are quite interesting and fact .many people left india new generation but few are left these days.
ரொம்ப ரொம்ப நன்றி மனசுக்கு ரொம்பவே சந்தோஷமா இருக்குது, எத்தனையோ வெளிநாட்டு சேனல் எல்லாம் பார்க்கிறோம் அவங்களை பத்தி தெரிஞ்சுக்கிறதுக்கு ரொம்பவே ஆர்வமாக இருக்கிறோம் இன்னைக்கு தான் உங்களோட சேனல் முதல் முறை பார்த்தேன் இது நம்ம நாட்டிலேயே நம்ம பக்கத்துல இருக்கிறவங்களை பத்தி நம்ம ஊர்ல இருக்கிறவங்க பத்தி நம்ம ஊர பத்தி நம்ம நாட்டை பற்றி இவ்வளவு விஷயம் தெரியாமல் இருக்குது. அதோட வரலாறு சொல்லி ரொம்ப ரொம்ப அழகா அந்த இடத்திற்கே சென்று நேரில் பார்த்த மாதிரி அருமையா அழகா காமிச்சு இருக்கீங்க. ஆங்கிலோ இந்தியன் களை பார்க்கும் போதெல்லாம் மனசுக்குள்ள வந்த கேள்வி ஒன்னே ஒன்னு தான் இவங்க எல்லாம் யாரு எதுக்காக நம்ம ஊர்ல இருக்கிறார்கள் என்று, ஆனால் அவர்களை கடந்து போனதுக்கப்புறம் அதை மறந்து விடுவேன், பல வருஷமா என் மனசுல இருந்த கேள்விக்கு நீங்க தான் இன்னைக்கு பதில் சொல்லி இருக்கீங்க ரொம்ப ரொம்ப நன்றி🙏🙏🙏
நான் 1973 முதல் இந்த இடத்தில் வாழ்ந்துவருகின்றேன். 1975களில் சுமார் 5000 குடும்பங்களுக்கு மேல் வாழ்ந்த பகுதி - தற்போது வெறும் 50 குடும்பங்களாக மாரி உள்ளது. இவர்களும் பெறும்பாலும் இங்கு உள்ள தமிழர் குடும்பங்களில் பெண் எடுத்தும் கொடுத்தும் வாழ்ந்துவருகின்றனர்.
I watched this video after 5 months after your upload, such a unique content and thought provoking reality that you have explained. I have heard of the term 'Anglo Indian' in my early stages of life but now it is Little difficult to meet people belonging to the particular community. Thank you so much for making this video 'meet a stranger ' has made us all meet our reality and it was very nostalgic seeing this video .
What a brave lady, I am very sad thinking about her and her memory 😞. The whole community has disappeared in front of her, she is like "Last of the Mohicans". I hope TN people or government will preserve their fabulous history...🙏
Dude your heading Last Anglo of Chennai is incorrect. I'm an Anglo Indian from same place butt road and my family also live behind this persons house. There are many such families still living there.
I've heard Anglo Indian only from movie, I've watched here whom they are how they live, behaviour everything. The old lady is really lovable and respectful to others. I love her character and behavioral. Thank you for this video. Please convey my love to her.
Anglo indiand are actually very talented ,very good ,pious,Straight forward and good hearted people...I have come across so many of them even my primary schools teachers..Really miss this community a lot...😍😍😍😗
Really interesting video.. I still remember my primary school Anglo Indian teachers so lovely people they are.. but now we could not see them anywhere in erode
Went to an Anglo Indian school Calicut Kerala . Had many teachers & friends from Anglo community. Nice people so down to earth .A lot of them migrated now . Their life style & dressing was so different & glamorous than ours . Christmas times were so special 🥰Nice video. Went back to my hometown
The British didn't abandon Anglo indians as you say. When British partitioned India, they planned to make Andaman and Nicobar islands as a separate country for Anglo Indians. But the community refused and remained in India itself. Today as they don't have much opportunities in India they're migrating to abroad in search of better prospects just like us. But still you can see alot of them in Madhavaram and Perambur. There're even separate church masses conducted for them in these areas.
Why British wants to relocate them to somewhere...like what they did to Muslims..wi they didn't open their own gates... they just wanted to divide and conquer... westerners still doing it in almost all third world countries.
Anglo indians have mostly migrated to Australia, Canada and UK for obvious survival reasons. But still its so heartbreaking to see that old lady having so much memories filled in her eyes while still all alone. We too have to face the same fate if we don't value our families, culture and bonding.
During 1990's this area around the church was filled with Anglo Indians. I use to come here on Sundays just to watch them when they visit the church. They were so joyful, pretty and enthusiastic. There is a big play ground near the cantonment area where they use to play football and use to admire them.
