A Rehman Rashid Tribute

Umapagan Ampikaipakan | Ezra Zaid | Bernice Chauly

24-Jun-17 17:00

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In yet another exciting episode of ABOC, Uma pays tribute to a great writer of our time, the late Rehman Rashid. Joining him is Evening Edition co-host Ezra Zaid. He shares his thoughts on the Hari Raya TV commercials that’s surfaced in the last couple of weeks. Completing the cultured trio is Bernice Chauly. With the impending release of her new novel, she questions what constitutes a mature reading audience.

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Tags: A Bit Of Culture, Rehman Rashid, Hari Raya, Raya commercials, tv commercials, local authors, Censorship, mature audiences, open mindedness, storytelling, balik kampung, Orange is the New Black, Master of None, Timeless

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