An EXTRA room could be Built in a House for Rs. 100 in 1950s Bangalore | Jimmy Jimmy the Show

Описание: "₹100 could have built an extra room in 1950s Bangalore! 😱
This incredible story from our guest Vinod Krishna on Jimmy Jimmy the show aka Jimmy da Jimmy, shows how different times were. When his father moved to Bangalore with Indian Telephone Industries in the 1950s, land was affordable but even ₹100 loans were hard to get!

From Jayanagar plots to family dreams - this is the real Bangalore story you need to hear!
About the episode
In this episode, we journey through the heart of old Bangalore, guided by South Bengaluru native Vinod Krishna — born in NR Colony, raised in Jayanagar, schooled at Kumarans, shaped by Basavanagudi and National College, and now an endurance runner who completed a 122 km + 42 km barefoot ultramarathon in Ladakh.
His stories unwrap a Bengaluru filled with warmth, community, culture, and memories that define generations.

Life in Old Bengaluru
Vinod paints a rich, nostalgic portrait of a quieter time in Jayanagar — spacious tree-lined streets, children playing lagori and kalumano, open compounds you could jump across, and vataras where Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu families coexisted beautifully. He describes how Cauvery water shaped daily routines, how KR Road once had almost no traffic, and how neighbours would walk into each other’s homes without knocking.
From early chapati thefts to climbing connected treetops, his stories are tender, funny, and deeply rooted in South Bangalore’s ethos.

School, Discipline & Culture
A large part of Vinod’s identity comes from studying at Kumarans School in Tata Silk Farm. He recalls mothers bringing hot lunch to the gate, the gentle strictness of the principal, and a memorable “hero pen” incident that reveals the old-world dignity between teachers and parents.
His time at National College introduced him to theatre, NCC drills, rifle training near what is today HSR Layout, and a cultural environment that shaped South Bengaluru’s intellectual fabric.

Movies, Food & Neighbourhood Rituals
Vinod revisits iconic spots like Nanda Theatre, Shanti Theatre, Poonam Theatre, and the ritual of Saturday matinee shows. He remembers the legendary idlis near Deepak Nursing Home, early darshinis, and the timeless charm of Jayanagar 4th Block Complex — a place where you could find everything.
His love for South Bangalore food culminates in a shout-out to SLN, where the dosa and coffee still hold their own.

Becoming a Barefoot Ultramarathoner
We also explore Vinod’s extraordinary journey into endurance running. The first spark came when he witnessed the 72 km finish line in Ladakh — the iconic blue carpet, exhausted runners, and emotional finishes.
Lockdown-era Bengaluru’s clean roads pushed him into barefoot running, eventually leading him to attempt and complete the brutal Ladakh 122 km ultramarathon. His mindset, discipline, and fear-to-commitment moment form one of the most inspiring parts of the episode.

Peak Bangalore Moments
A tribute to the specific Bengaluru memories Vinod brings alive:
• Jayanagar’s planned layout and massive trees
• Basavanagudi’s old-world cultural soul
• Cauvery water as the city’s true wonder
• Deepak Nursing Home’s legendary idlis
• Kumarans School lunch-at-the-gate tradition
• NCC drills at National College
• Rifle practice near today’s HSR Layout
• Saturday movies at Nanda, Shanti & Poonam theatres
• Jayanagar 4th Block shopping complex
• SLN’s iconic South Bangalore sambar and coffee
• KR Road sirens from the foundry
• Vataras with multilingual neighbours
• Games like lagori, kalumano & ice-spies
• Open-compound houses you could hop across
• Tree climbing from branch to branch
• Bus rides costing 25 paise
• Theatre curtains dramatically opening
• Slide-projector advertisements before films

Why This Episode Matters
This is more than nostalgia — it’s a love letter to Bengaluru.
To its culture, warmth, simplicity, and the people who shaped it.
Whether you're from Jayanagar, Basavanagudi, JP Nagar, Banashankari, or anywhere in South Bangalore, this conversation will feel like stepping back into the city you grew up in.