studio in Chennai, known for its inclusive workforce and vibrant atmosphere, but also for its internal dynamics and the harsh conditions in the makeup department. Makeup Department: A busy, hierarchical place where actors endured heavy makeup, especially the brand "Pancake," under intense lights, creating discomfort. The Office Boy: A frustrated, middle-aged man who worked in the makeup department, harbored dreams of stardom (director, actor, etc.), and blamed his lack of success on the talented Kothamangalam Subbu. Kothamangalam Subbu: A resourceful, cheerful, and versatile man second-in-command at the studio, known for his creative ideas, poetry, and close ties to the boss, which fueled the office boy's jealousy. The Author's Role: Asokamitran (the narrator) worked in the story department, clipping newspaper articles, a seemingly unimportant job often interrupted by the office boy's complaints. The "Poets": The story department was full of writers and poets, followers of Gandhi, often critical of communism, who enjoyed the studio's coffee. Stephen Spender's Visit: A mysterious English visitor, later revealed to be the editor of The Encounter, whose speech on freedom confused the audience, but years later, the narrator understood his anti-communist alignment, mirroring the studio's own views. #suncoaching #gauravmalhotra #dedication #kisanandolanpoetsandpancakes #education #12th #100marks #poets #pancakes#gauravmalhotrasir #suncoachinggauravmalhotra #englishbygauravsir #kisanandolanenglishbygauravmalhotrasir#suncoachingcenter