What a show

I was in Frankfurt last year when I decided on visiting the IAA International Motor Show. Being a huge fan of automobiles, this was my dream chance to see some hot wheels alongside some conceptual ones. I reached a little early as I didn't want to miss out on any spectacle.

Upon reaching there, I was bewildered by the sight that stole my vision. I was amidst these fascinating creations that would be driving the future. The Jaguar XF, a 600 BHP Bentley, 580 BHP Audi, an Aston Martin DBS, mini coopers, maserati's, nissan's and the works.

They all stood in shimmering glory. Even touching them was a privilege worth flying half way across the world. I was simply stunned! Even the show girls didn't seem half as attractive as some of these cars. And it would take a lot out of me to even vouch for that.

But one sight really baffled my mind. Amongst these legendary cars was the debut of another. And behold! it was an Indian car to boot by a manufacturer that is well versed with my family tradition. The car was called 'Splash' made by none other than Maruti. A sexy looking hatchback that not once looked like a misfit in the showroom. Heck, it even managed to get a lot of foreign car aficionados gawking at the beauty.

A breathtaking dashboard that looks like a waterfall, blue coloured interiors, massive storage space, music remote on the steering wheel, revolutionary shape, jazzy orange lights on the meter, a brand new K12 engine with BSIV compliance. This car had all it takes to become an international car.

When talking to some of the foreign nationals about the wonders that is car-making, they seemed to be very well surprised by my language skills and expertise on the subject.

Going by the Splash and my new found international acceptance, I'd say 'we Indians have arrived'. ;)