Kolkata: The kids of Kolkata are ready to play Holi this year with Pitchkaris named after the Tennis Queen Sania Mirza and Cricket master Mahendra Singh Dhoni.Pitchkaris with pictures of the sports stars have also beaten the popularity of Bollywood’s filmstars who remained a favourite with kids here in the past.
“This year different Pitchkaris have come with pictures of Sania Mirza and Dhoni. Pichkaris with pictures of film stars were common thing earlier but pictures of sports persons is a new thing this year which are in great demand,” said Gaurang Chakravarty, a Pitchkari seller.
The tiny tots who are thronging the colour shops along with their parents are showing great interest in picking up these sports Pitchkaris as they cannot resist the temptation of their friends carrying them back at home.
“There is a great demand for Pitchkaris with pictures of sports persons and film artists. The popular sports personalities have fascinated the kids a lot. Children like them and that’s why their demand is on the rise,” said Gautam Bhatshali, a shopkeeper.
Besides Saina Mirza and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, Virendra Sehwag and many other sports persons are also showing a great craving of children here.
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