Heart and Soul: Memorable times at the cinema in the 1960s Raub


Cathay cinema in Raub, Pahang, in the 1960s. Photo: K. Mohan

Cinema-going was a cherished family affair during my primary school years. It was a form of entertainment which I looked forward to, coming from a family that was a true patron of the Tamil film industry.

Being the seventh of eight siblings, I was in the lower half of the family hierarchy, where the other three were girls. The elder four were much older, and an age difference of five years or more was quite significant during our younger days. This meant I often found myself in the company of my three sisters.

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