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Bob Dylan is a favourite of every generation. The times are always a-changing

Dylan has all the attributes to be a Gen Z heartthrob: he is the intelligent, talented, aloof, prophet-rockstar poet, a man full of mystery and charisma—all backed up with an unprecedented body of work

That 49-year-old Srinivas Reddy adores Bob Dylan—the enigmatic singer-songwriter who turns 85 this Sunday—does not come as a surprise. Apart from being a scholar and author of several books, Reddy is also an acclaimed musician. Currently teaching at Pune’s Nayanta University, his resume includes past stints at Brown University, UC Berkeley, and IIT Gandhinagar, where he taught South Asian Literature, History, and Culture. He also performs at concerts. He opened for the legendary Joan Baez in 1999. 

“My first vivid memory of Dylan is when a classmate performed The Times They Are A-Changin’ in history class at school. I was blown away,” Reddy said. “They were simple words, not necessarily profound, but it was that simple truth which cut right through. He is not a great voice, and he isn’t especially gifted with the guitar. But his music somehow transcends those technical boundaries to an elevation not seen very often. As a musician, I believe that’s possible because, for him, music was just another medium to be.”

But then there’s 25-year-old Aravind, who has just wrapped up a Master’s in Society and Culture from IIT Gandhinagar, and loves Dylan like Reddy (perhaps even more), which could surprise some of us. But then not really.

“The idea that you can commit to something even when........

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