New Velantimes Day video: like spending two minutes with a maniac

Desi Couple video #5… Velantimes Day II: Velan Shakti

People in the West assume that Valentine’s Day is a Western tradition. But we at Dishoom know better. Last year we learnt the true origins of the festival, explaining how Valentine’s Day (or more accurately, Velan-times Day) started. It was all down to the rolling pin of freedom – the humble velan. This year, the story continues, with a daring rescue of the wife from treacherous villains in the nick of time, allowing the happy couple to celebrate a romantic Velantimes Day dinner together.

Desi Couple video #4: Desi husband is helped by royalty

The desi husband is in a quandary – how does he get his wife back? Royal advice is at hand.

Desi Couple video #3: Desi couple hear about Chowpatty Beach

After checking in on Facebook and enjoying their free(!) chai at Dishoom, the desi couple go sightseeing in London and hear about this magical place – Dishoom Chowpatty Beach.

The intrepid young couple come to London

Desi Couple video #2: Check in for Daytime Chai

The adventures of our intrepid young couple continue. Recovering from Velantime’s Day, they decide to come all the way to London for a cup of chai. Watch the film, come to Dishoom, check-in on facebook (before 5pm), show us your phone, and a hot cup of chai will appear!

Hit me. Hit me. Hit me with your rolling pin.

Desi Couple video #1: Velantimes Day

Valentine’s Day actually originated in medieval Gujarat, and not in the West. We made this short film to explain the historical events which are the origin of this festival.