Monarchs, politicians, heads of state, sportsmen, film stars - the Rasi Guest book has some interesting stories to tell. Over the years, celebrities from all over the world have visited Rasi.

We bring you excerpts from the guest book which was started in 1957. And the next time you're at Madras, do drop in at Rasi and take a look - you may find a who's who of the world within its pages!

• The Fifties
• The Sixties
• The Seventies
• The Eighties
• The Nineties

"Beautiful silks... women are so expensive" Wing Commander D.F.Hyland Smith (The Queen's Flight, RAF) "Good in variety, economy and quality" Dilip Kumar (Film Star) "The best variety of sarees and excellent service." C.A.S.Manikkar (Minister of State, Colombo)

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"Excellent selection of sarees and material" Mohindar Kaur (Maharani of Patiala.) "... very pleasing, very tempting." Guru Dutt (Film Star) "... thank you for your kindness." Mrs. Robert McNamara (wife of the President of the World Bank) "... I have always relied on Rasi for quality and have not been disappointed." C.S.Krishna Moorthi (Vice President, Asian Development Bank, Manilla)

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"I am bedazzled and almost blinded with so much beauty!" Ravi Shankar (Sitar Maestro.) "It was a pleasure to visit the Radha Silk Emporium..." S.M. Gavaskar (Cricketer) "Radha Silk House and I are old friends - the wealth of beauty one sees here makes one happy and proud..." Mrs. Vijaylakshmi Pandit (sister of Nehru.) "... beautiful sarees." Veerasamy Ringadoo (Minister of Finance, Mauritius)

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"Excellent collection the likes of which I have not seen any where else." K.K. Birla (Industrialist.) "Absolutely wonderful experience..." Vijay Amritraj (Tennis player) "Fabulous collection, superb service." Homi N.Sethna (Scientist)

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"I'm glad I had an opportunity of visiting Rasi..." Sirimavo Bandaranaike (President, Sri Lanka.) "I have been coming here since more than 40 years - and feel the same thrill even today" Ravi Shankar

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