I was informed by a friend in Chennai about the demise of Mr. Daljeeti Singh of Cozee and this blog is a tribute to him.
For all of you who are familiar with the Besant Nagar beach of the yesteryears when it was quieter and only frequented by the neighbourhood folks, the most familiar joint for a bite or a coffee has been ‘Cozee’ - the beach side eatery on 6th Avenue. And Daljeeti who owns it was always a part of the shop running the show until the wee hours of the morning.
The hot cheese samosas were one of his specialities and was normally downed with shared ‘quarters’ at the end of each semester exams and also on the day of the results (One to revel in joy and the other to drown the sorrow). The morning after and all other days it was just coffee. He was very hospitable or patient I should say with folks like me who probably spent hours with friends occupying his table and all that we ordered was a cup of coffee each.
Though swanky outlets which are ‘cosier’ have sprung up in recent years, having a cup of coffee at the Cozee is a ritual I tend to follow each time I visit India.
Daljeeti even featured in one of Chennai Trivia questions that go thus.….
Daljeeti Singh, also known as Badshah Singh for his role in a Rajni movie, opened which restaurant in 1985?
Cozee
May his soul rest in peace…
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And do you know which Rajini movie was that?? "Johnny"... in which Rajini plays a double role. This Sardar actually features as a music conductor on stage while Sridevi croons "Oru Iniya manadhu Isaiyai azhaithhu chellum.." ..one of those old inimitable classics by Ilayaraja.. Incidentally ..that was the first song by Sujatha in Tamil.
So howz that for multiple trivia..!!
daljeet was a great friend of mine ...i am from toronto....i ve got a text message saying he passed away but i have noother info on how ....i pray for his soul...but if anyone can kindly post what happened and where did the funeral take place....please ....and thanks for creating this blog for this great person..
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