G'day folks, A msg from Shirley. She has given her consent for me to propagate her msg. So over to you? Do any of you out there still have rellies in India? Shirley is based on Mumbai - Bombay, in the old money. ooroo Begin forwarded message: From: "Shirley Abraham" <abraham.shirley@gmail.com> Date: 4 June 2008 11:31:52 PM To: wulguru.wantok@gmail.com Subject: Hello. Dear John, Just a little note to say thanks for all the prompt help to the queries I've been posting. And yes, I do have a small request to make of you again. Will you have some time to read through this? I wonder if I've ever discussed my project with you, but I'm exploring the tradition of maintaining Hindu ancestral records at some sites in India, and am looking for a character whose journey I am looking to follow. My research is to look for somebody with a 'mixed' background- preferably a Britisher with some Indian Hindu connect, as this will lend a certain sense of historical significance to his/her search. I am trying to find somebody who is already looking for his roots in India, or just somebody who might be interested in pursuing his unique ancestory, with a Hindu background. The documentary will follow the journey of this person, as he/she travels back to trace his/her roots. I understand that not all Anglo-Hindus are aware of/willing to acknowledge an Indian Hindu ancestory, for various reasons that greet me at all stages of this research. However, I'm trying my best to dig up as much, as this is absolutely a fascinating story. Lots of people on this list have been very patient and forthcoming, but the film will use these records as a point to take off for the story, and hence, an Indian-Hindu ancestor is an important consideration. -Will you know of any such families now settled abroad, who might be willing to undertake this journey with us? - Will you have a contact for the Skinners, especially the Hindu descendants. (Though I suspect they might be tiring of the constant spotlight turned on them!) -I've been trying hard to get a contact for any current resident of McCleuskiganj, to be able to gauge the current situation before I plan a trip down there, to look for these stories. (David Cameron has heard me out, but he is old and now living in Calcutta..I hate to keep prodding him for this. ) This is purely a question of perspective- do you think it might be a good idea? I've been reading up on it, and unfortunately most accounts seem despondent. Extremely grateful for any help. Thanks a lot. Warm Regards, Shirley.