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'The city I knew looked after its citizens'
Updated On: 10 August, 2019 07:15 AM IST | | Snigdha Hasan
Ahead of a talk, Gerson da Cunha on why Bombay became a shadow of its former self
The Bandra Gymkhana
You see, I am 90. So, I happen to have a few memories to share," quips veteran adman and theatre personality Gerson da Cunha in his baritone, when asked about his talk, The Bombay We Knew, this Sunday. But age isn't the only reason that gives him a perspective on the city, which few can boast of. While his granduncle Dr J Gerson da Cunha wrote The Origin of Bombay in 1900, regarded as the first book on the history of the city, da Cunha started his career as a journalist and remains actively involved with NGOs and citizen groups that work towards the preservation of open public spaces, solid waste management, and improving life in Mumbai at large.
Speaking about the fond memories of Bombay that he plans to share at the session — which was adman and Bandra Gymkhana trustee Roger Pereira's idea — he reminisces, "The city I knew was better run. It looked after its citizens much better than it does now. Housing, power and water supply, and roads were better suited for the population.
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