The comic strip with Hari Majestic from an anthology. ART/HARSHO MOHAN chattoraj

Tell us about your fixation with Majestic Talkies.
I've always had a soft spot for Majestic, that area around the Bengaluru bus stand and railway station, ever since I first got off the train in 1992. That part of town is called Gandhi Nagar but everybody knows it as 'Majestic', after an old cinema hall that once stood there. The area is vibrant with plenty of food, entertainment and shopping options. Being a transport hub, you will find amazing little canteens that serve all kinds of fare from Kerala to Bengal; shops sell smuggled and pirated products, and it was once known as the place with the largest number of cinema halls in the world. Though many have been torn down, including Majestic Talkies, it is still a hub for local cinema. So it is fun to head there, people-watch or browse in shops; it's where I go when I want a feel of the real city.