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SECRET SUPERSTAR
A fairy tale story so well done... Perfect casting and what superlative performances from each one of them!
One thing I really can't help doing is comparing lipstick under my burkha.... I felt so disgusted and let down after watching that movie, the way a beautiful script and story was reduced to a sleazy movie which at the end left you wondering what the director wanted, humiliate, show women in such poor light and rob them of their dignity? This movie is the exact opposite, shows how one's core values and integrity can make a seemingly helpless woman to do something extraordinary when challenged.
Anyways, the treatment of a seemingly mundane story of a middle class kid from a small town... So beautifully unfolded.....a story so well told where each character becomes a hero....a movie that makes you believe in the strength of human relationships.....
I had my awkward moments only when I had to explain to my new movie watching partner Aadi about domestic violence and female feticide.... he simply couldn't come to terms that there could be such an abusive parent.... he kept on asking me on the way back home but why would anyone not want a girl child? How can a boy and girl be diffrent... why would a girl child be burden? Why should girls marry young....even though he is in that phase where he 'hates' girls :), he was like, but truly girls are better than boys....they are more kind and studious... :)
Yes, these questions will haunt forever.... but the beauty of the movie is the strength and grit of each character.... Change is not impossible and anything is possible if you simply believe in yourself!
Aamir khan as usual is on top of his game, he plays a character with such ease and elan...you only see the character and not identify a star...I may seem to be gushing too much but I am in awe of the director who has brought every character alive and made them feel so close to your heart because they seem so real....
The boy who plays chintan and that sweet little 'puppy love' story....nostalgic....guess the premises being a small town makes the kids so innocent, the 70s kind of subtle, simple, age appropriate emotions... like I said the brilliance of the director and a beautiful screen play...the boy's mother even if it is a nondescript single scene you end up identifying with her.
I am so tempted to talk about each character but everyone already scolds me for writing too lengthy reviews ... :) Insiya, her mother, the entire family....the tuition teacher... It is all so real and all actors are top notch....the father, the little brother, the grandmother....all so perfectly cast and so well performed....
Costumes, not to forget....it is so important that one pays attention to such details....I probably can write volumes about the movie, each scene had a note worthy point...but then I want everyone to experience this brilliant piece of work....
Dreams, ambitions.... What is life without them....many a times we have to take a risk, break free and step on to an unknown world to get what we desire without knowing the perils and joys of the journey....like Insiya says in the movie, station pehle decide karte hain aur gaadi baad mein....the vehicle, the means to reach your destination can be varied but if you have the determination to reach your destination, you will cherish your journey, learn from it....life is all about learning from your experiences and interactions with people...for the willing there is a lesson in everything... one just has to keep that channel for communication open and be willing to change and accept the shortcomings.... Success becomes inevitable... I personally believe success is not the pinnacle you reach, it is the knowledge and experience you garner on your way up there and it is so important that you face hardships, fail, fall to understand the real value of your achievement and most importantly it can never be about just you.....every success story has people in background who stood by you, made subtle sacrifices, prayed and loved you unconditionally....the beauty of human life is our ability to build, maintain, respect and cherish relationships and never ever lose them for anything materialistic!!
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GOD PEOPLE
What's the funda with 'God men or God women'? If they are really those 'enlightened souls' that they claim to be....don't they all know they are as 'human' or as 'godly' as any being on this earth? This garb of social service in large scale each one of them dons on, probably is their best security blanket.... why would a person who has realised the ultimate truth of existence ever want publicity? Isn't it such an irony that each one of these celebrity god people indulge in all sorts of nefarious activities under cover or blatantly.... But then why do people get so carried away by such people? Their oratory skills, their unique styles of dressing, their social activities, their political connections? Guess the whole problem lies in the fact that an average human being needs someone to hold on to, most people irrespective of their 'education', class, creed, religious orientation long to belong somewhere.... May be that kind of pushes them all towards following these sects...and then the constant brainwashing gives them all this false sense of loyalty where in each one starts to defend the person they idolise because indirectly they have chosen that person as their own identity... Just wish each person would realise a simple fact that this life is simply a journey of a 'soul', which is a part of the same large mass of infinite energy that defines existence of life....and it is a highly individualised journey, there is no need to idolise anyone.... respect, value every being that helps you learn.... Good or bad....trust your inner core to guide you and believe only in one fact that all of us are made of same elements and we are all as much 'human' or as much 'godly' as anyone else! What's the funda with 'God men or God women'? If they are really those 'enlightened souls' that they claim to be....don't they all know they are as 'human' or as 'godly' as any being on this earth? This garb of social service in large scale each one of them dons on, probably is their best security blanket.... why would a person who has realised the ultimate truth of existence ever want publicity? Isn't it such an irony that each one of these celebrity god people indulge in all sorts of nefarious activities under cover or blatantly.... But then why do people get so carried away by such people? Their oratory skills, their unique styles of dressing, their social activities, their political connections? Guess the whole problem lies in the fact that an average human being needs someone to hold on to, most people irrespective of their 'education', class, creed, religious orientation long to belong somewhere.... May be that kind of pushes them all towards following these sects...and then the constant brainwashing gives them all this false sense of loyalty where in each one starts to defend the person they idolise because indirectly they have chosen that person as their own identity... Just wish each person would realise a simple fact that this life is simply a journey of a 'soul', which is a part of the same large mass of infinite energy that defines existence of life....and it is a highly individualised journey, there is no need to idolise anyone.... respect, value every being that helps you learn.... Good or bad....trust your inner core to guide you and believe only in one fact that all of us are made of same elements and we are all as much 'human' or as much 'godly' as anyone else!
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JHMS - Jab Harry met Sejal
'what you seek is seeking you.....' That is what the tag line of the movie says....as everyone already knows it is about a search for a lost ring..... People who know me would say ofcourse she is going to write a positive review because it is a Shahrukh khan movie! ;) Well, Shahrukh will always be one of my inspirations like a few other favourite people of mine....just that over the years the blind, wide eyed, tongue out adoration for all these people has now turned into a practical, realistic admiration where in I know, they are all as real as anyone of us with all the elements that we are all made up of, but are special, because of their hard work, conviction and dedication. Imitiaz Ali is truly a fine movie maker, only a person with inherent talent, eye for detail and a true passion for his craft can produce master pieces one after the other. And the lead actors are simply their talented best... Probably the music could have been better.... though 'hawaaien' is a soulful haunting number... But then can we not do away with songs.... Don't know if it is so important to have a regional representation of music compulsorily....in an attempt to create moments and incorporate different genre's of songs the movie gets lengthy...also the need to keep the public image intact for a superstar weighs down on the character... Hindi movies after Karan Johar have all become about that right mixture of glamour, emotion, designer clothes, exotic locale, X number of songs in set premises and dramatic endings with a compulsory wedding scene! The formula format really needs to be done away with I suppose....even the audience are so hooked to it that lack any one element people start getting bored and yawny! So for people looking for a complete entertainer it may be a bit disappointing, not really as intense as Ranbir Kapoor playing hero movies, light hearted, breezy story about two equal characters, both being as strong or as vulnerable... The age factor....should it be really an issue....if the character played a college kid, then that could be blasphemy but if a romance happens between diffrent age group of adults why is it wrong? Doesn't it happen in real life? And 'chemistry' which I feel is a film critics forced emotion...one can get into a relationship with out being 'madly in love' too! Also this 'looking good together' the most clichéd need to be married...talking about all these stuff I probably need to write a book! I was listening to Sadguru talking about everyone being a seeker in his/her own way....whether finding what you want is important or the journey to reach it...how easily one finds what he seeks or what happens if you find it in the end and you have lost the charm in it because your journey gave you something much more precious......and my eternal question should there be a set way and an end to everything.... Relationships are either getting over simplified or unduly complicated in today's world.... What is it that attracts someone to cohabit with another person? Do all relationships have to last a lifetime? If they don't for various reasons but were really intense as long as they did, are they less valuable than the long forced unintimate ones? Sometimes it so happens that you do open up to a complete stranger, share a great camaraderie without any prejudices... And be a totally different person than what you never were in a different mileiu when you have no one to judge.... Falling in love with your travel guide as Vyjayanthi mala did in 'guide', Karishma did in 'Raja Hindustani' or in this movie....whether it is a kind of metaphor for 'urban, rich, directionless' women....aren't man- woman relationships meant to be about finding that 'humsafar' who makes a journey to self discovery a pleasant one? Don't we need to get out of the box and think a little more about it, it is not about finding the most beautiful, most rich, most influential partner but about finding a fellow traveller who is capable of waking the inner self and effortlessly guiding you towards your destination while making the journey possible, even if every journey springs surprises, dangers and misunderstandings...stay by one another without stifling or forcing the other on to your path.... I often am so amused when the critics talk about how a particular character of a movie is not 'perfect'....is flawed, makes mistakes etc.... Why are we so obsessed about being 'right' always? A 'hero' should be of a particular age, the ideal man ever, 'heroine' should be prim and proper totally sorted in her head.... Blah blah... Why can't someone be grumpy, annoyed with self and world? Yet be able to open up when there is someone stimulating around.....what if the girl is stupid, confused and is looking for something that she is not sure of? What is wrong if one fails to maintain relationships, is comfortable in unconventional relationships and is clear to the other person that there is going to be no commitment? Why should all relationships end up as lived together ever after? Infact I was wondering if the movie had to end the way it ends....I would have loved to see it end differently...live the moment and let go... #jhms #shahrukhkhan #relationships #travelguide #humsafar
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Read a very heart wrenching story of a maternal death in a rural government set up and the sheer helplessness of the family since they are really poor and clueless and don't know whom to turn to... In contrast there is a story of another unfortunate death that is being circulated in the social media which probably happened because of an expected complication and being in an urban set up there was every attempt to salvage the life of the person by a very competent team of doctors, in vain though, which probably resulted in a substantial bill which seems to be one of the major grouses along with the loss of life. What we need to understand time and again is, complications and negligence are diffrent entities. Human body is not a machine and each one is unique.... We read quotes every morning which emphasise this single point and bow to every guru who preaches this. But fail to accept the fact when we see it in response to any treatment that is administered in good faith. Most doctors are in this profession because they have an inherent quality to serve and heal. Serve doesn't mean cater to specific needs of everyone and promise only favourable outcomes. There are lot of things that are with in and beyond human control and no one can create or maintain an ideal environment always. Coming to the story of the death of the young lady , mother of one with no financial security, in labour, being in a rural setting went to a primary health centre without a doctor and the nurse there probably did not recognise her condition, there was no ambulance to shift her to a district hospital, somehow the family transported her, the course of events that followed are complex, the baby survived but unfortunately the lady succumbed to multi organ failure secondary to a condition diagnosed late... having done my primary training in a government hospital I know the same conditions that prevailed 30 years ago prevail even today. I still cannot forget an evening when a young woman walked alone in to the labour ward, she had travelled from some village, was too exhausted, delivered a baby within few minutes and collapsed due to excessive bleeding.... Our attempts to draw a blood sample for cross matching yielding only the life saving fluids we were transfusing....inspite of that fellow residents and a very helpful medical representative ran to the blood bank to get blood, inspite of our best efforts we could not save her and the saddest part was we didn't even know her name or where she came from! 25 years later when we had a similar situation that happened in our hospital, because of the team and infrastructure we were able to save the life of the lady. Complications don't always announce before they happen, we can only anticipate a few, prepare ourselves but how a person will respond and react to medication is very individualistic. I have seen how good administration ensures good service and how the failure of same reduces the same set up to a place of disrepute! As students we saw how a government hospital provided exemplary care only because there was a non corrupt, disciplined graceful chief and how just a couple of years later when I joined back as faculty had to witness an ugly fight between the house keeping and a consultant about their share of the bribe they were taking from a patient. It was a conscious decision to just get out of the system because for people like me who think from the heart and not head such working atmosphere was simply unacceptable. To be very honest, right from the nursing home to the corporate hospitals that I have worked with ever since, have allowed me to use my discretion to treat a patient completely free of charge when necessary. I am comfortable to have the infrastructure and team back up.... I am not under any pressure to be dictated by a politician on how to do my job or have any ignorant, arrogant buerocrat coming and mouthing expletives just to show off in front of public and press! Again all professions, all institutions have their set of black sheep and it is universal. Unhealthy greed for money, insurance and competitiveness have crept into all walks of life. It is a fact that insurance companies play a large role in health care, obviously people choose hospitals based on insurance cover and not just the competence and experience of the treating team. We have had patients who switch doctors or hospitals if someone offered a better 'deal' or a freebie! No doctor worth his/her salt would want to see an unfavourable outcome in their patient because it affects their psyche too. When there is too much negative criticism and unrealistic pressure people do become defensive. Gone are the days when we wanted to accept challenges, do a risky surgery knowing very well that the balance could tilt either way...not for personal gratification but to be able to provide a better quality of life to a person in distress. Sometimes apparently healthy looking/feeling people need procedures because a dormant condition incidently discovered in them through a routine health check may be a hidden volcano that may erupt anytime and be lethal. Modern medicine is not about just treating the unhealthy but it is also to prevent illness and infirmity. All of us want that utopian world where everything is pure bliss and no pain at all. For whatever reason the super power who modulates existence doesn't seem to think so.... unfavorable outcomes are complex,multidimensional... If someone has recognised a complication, stood by, put in all effort consciously to save a life and not simply given up on that life how can anyone term such a team murderers? When a government makes a promise to a poor to take care of him/her in lieu of a vote that grants these politicians power, if they fail to provide basic health facilities to them and simply show their prowess in front of media by bad mouthing doctors without ensuring basic infrastructure for the needy...but spend loads of money on their personal grooming and making fancy movies and TV programmes glorifying themselves what should they be called?
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MOM
I am a die hard fan of sridevi, she has been an icon always, from her large nose days, which was so real and comparable and as teenagers with big noses, it was so easy to accept our faces as they were in those days! :) SHE used to be so real, so talented, so entertaining and any role she played, however frivolous or mature it was, she brought it to life! She still does, but I love her more for her movies those days, all those inane 2 wives dancing tales in telugu, intense dramas in tamil, the PT dances with Jeetendra...those were the days when actors captivated the audience with their talent and not with size zero figures or designer clothes or the lack of adequate clothing! :) she surely has that screen presence till date and she brings alive every frame involving her by her mere presence! The movie to be very honest failed to impress me, though it has some great performances...the girl who plays Arya, Nawzuddin, and Akshay khanna are simply brilliant....even the person who plays Sridevi's husband....Sridevi as usual is brilliant but somewhere the movie loses it all. Too many clichés, over doing a subject and trying to propagate unrealistic solutions....typical hindi movie style....what I understand is that our movies are hell bent on proving that our police are the dumbest lot, our lawyers and judges are the most corrupt of all and there is no solution to fight a heinous crime except take law into your own hands! 'Pink' in contrast was a very mature and sincere attempt to deal with the subject on violation of women....this movie is a very confused attempt on a subject that needed a much more sensible approach. Firstly, if you portray the mother as a superwoman who does everything so right and is so so sensible and perfect....does she not know how children are diffrent from adults? Every school or college even if it is a government one, these days teachers are constantly trained to handle situations with lot of sensitivity especially in the urban setting..... I am sorry but the whole premises where the girl gets violated seems all so filmy.... I know perpetrators can hurt anyone anytime but I don't know how a responsible parent will not be more vigilant while sending a teenager to a potentially risky premises...may be I am too middle class to understand and accept it.... again the girl dresses attractively but her friend wears a T shirt and jacket, the kind of dialogues by the boys also seem so targeted belittling the friend for her plain appearance ... Reducing police to caricatures, plotting unrealistic revenge options...to glorify one person....?? Agreed the boy is a criminal, but why are his parents non existent? I hated the way the scene about the boy in the jail is filmed ....I am for the highest punishment for rapists but showing sexual abuse of a teenager as a joke, what kind of maturity is that? The whole story line is flawed, the execution is so wrong... And the typical most clichéd transformation, bright, coloured clothes with impeccable makeup for good times and dull, morose designer tussar clothes for sad times.... How do people keep such clothes ready? Is it a norm in that part of the country to shop for such clothes and keep ready incase of eventualities? Father is all brawn and no brain, mother is super brainy who can outwit the smartest of police! Do we need to propagate such solutions? This crime of physical and sexual violation of another human being is the most heinous of all crimes and so unique to only humans! Why do people resort to such an act? They cannot even be called animalistic because we have seen so often in nature, even the fiercest of beasts will try not to hurt a tender being....so what makes these demons behave the way they do? What makes them think this kind of aggression is a show of strength? Who gives them the confidence that they can get away after committing such a crime? Why is sex such a lowly expression and act to them? Is there a genetic trait, is there a social class, is it a random act of aggression, is it the influence of alcohol, substance abuse, political patronage or exposure to porn? Does moral education help? Is it the result of bad parenting? Should they be all be mercilessly castrated and killed? Will that stop the crime? Can we educate people? Will value education help to create better human beings? Do we sit down and understand how a male and female brain works? Do geographical areas alter the way people behave? Is it wrong to consider an option of avoiding getting into an unpleasant situation? Do we really need movies like this which propagate revenge psychology and allow people to think it is ok to take law into one's own hands? Allow people to lose complete faith in the system and law makers and keepers? This is where 'pink' triumphs, a sincere person amongst the black sheep stands tall to win a cause...get justice....the girls were adults, strong, mature and each one of them had a personality, unlike here where the kid is just a prop to glorify another character. Can we not inspire more and more lawyers to stop defending criminals? Can we not request the authorities in that field to relook into their basic principles, have a better conscience, learn to respect other human beings? Can the judges not rethink their methodology of arriving at conclusions? Can they not press for modifications in the law to deliver the highest punishment at the earliest to such criminals? I know it is a complicated subject but hero worship movies like this are not an option to deal with the subject. I am too sick of the dirty courtroom scenes belittling victims and making a mockery of the dignity of women which the movie makers over do. I have my own reservations about lawyers but I don't think they are all as bad as the movies make them out to be! Repeatedly showing that the police are clueless, irresponsible and the lawyers and judges are corrupt gives a sense of ease to the masses that such crimes cannot be punishable acts and everyone knows super heroes exist only in movies! #mom #sridevi #hindimovie
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Ondu motteya kathe
Finally a movie that lives up to the expectation! Though it was a bit disheartening to see that there were so few people in the theatre.... It is a little slow paced and devoid of any masala but a brilliant piece of work! Raj B shetty is a revelation, a brilliant story and an equally amazing execution. For true Dr. Rajkumar fans this is such a lovely treat... Dr. Raj kumar is always an inspiration, the way he is portrayed and the way his songs are interspersed is beautiful. I am so impressed with the entire movie, would love to talk about all the subtle things in every scene that make this movie class apart but would not want to give away the essence of the story... I really wish more and more people would watch it in the theatre to understand what a good movie is all about. Just a couple of days ago I was reading about all the destructive acts of the so called kannada activists and the way some pseudo people were defending it....as someone who loves the language this movie touches the right chords. I am so disappointed that schools have made the language so difficult for children to learn, I say that because I feel so hurt that it has become so difficult to inspire children to learn the language...everything is about the marks now unlike in our days...to be very honest my flair for writing started with kannada and all those prizes and recognition in school and college was what gave me the confidence to be able to express myself..... I still remember Mr. Ravindra Reshme suggesting to my dad when I won a prize for my write up on Mahatma Gandhi in college that may be I should consider getting into arts stream and pursue the language...I still feel bad that I let my self drift away from writing in kannada...but my love for it is so genuine that I really get annoyed with the atrocities of the so called activists who only want to create unpleasantness for political mileage....recently saw a friend's post about his mother tongue, Tamil....how a language remains so dear to your heart no matter in which part of the world you live or how little you use it in your day to day life....A true proponent of the language will always uphold its dignity.... Dr. Rajkumar again was truly legendary and having grown up watching most of his movies and being in awe of his charisma, this movie is such a fitting tribute to the legend! Honestly his movies made such an impact and his dialogues really were so inspirational.... The beauty of the movie lies in it's simplicity and the genuine performances of each and every character....the fine details which even the biggest productions miss out on are all so well taken care of....it is not about big names, big budgets but having a bunch of talented artists putting together a master piece.... when Janardhan takes a student to the principal's office and the principal is reprimanding the student.... the simple fidgeting of the hands of Janardhan, the way camera focuses on it.... You get so much understanding of the character, his insecurities....the Facebook DPs of the hero and heroine, again, all so subtle yet so profound....each and every character is aptly cast and though it is a completely new comers crew no where you feel that they are novices! For any average person who is not academically brilliant or breathtakingingly beautiful, people can make life seem so difficult...the comparisons, the unrealistic expectations..... And then our own expectations from life....something that we get easily is never fascinating enough and probably the value of some people in life....which you never realise till you lose them....how we end up not noticing genuineness while pursuing tangibles...how ego, misplaced anger sometimes let's one lose out on exploring or understanding the value of a relationship...and so rightly conveyed, how important it is to accept a person as a whole package with all the finesse and the nuances....see the real beauty beyond the physicality..... relationships are never about perfection or right matching but how willing one is, to experience it .... each relationship is only about communication, once one opens up that channel of communication it doesn't matter if one needs words for it at all..... And the reference to astrology, as someone who is learning the true basis and understanding the misuse of an invaluable ancient art and science and condemning the commercialisation of it....it is so heartening to see this movie highlight the perils of it's misuse, so subtly. I really want more and more people to go watch this movie which is a complete original and such a brilliant piece of work. This is what kannada film industry needs, not the inspired or remakes of other languages, the mindless hero worship or goondaism movies or the so called cheap, vulgar comedies and the most idiotic song and dance love stories starring politicians or yesterday years actors sons who are so low on talent and high on money! Thank you pawan kumar for backing and promoting such a great talent! #ondumotteyakathe #rajbshetty #pawankumar #drrajkumar #kannada
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AAKE
Was experiencing a kind of withdrawal since it had been long since I watched a kannada movie….the problem is, if you don’t catch them in the first week they are out of multiplexes and the show timings at single screen theatres will be at some crazy hours and locations which I cannot make it to !
I look at movies from a common man point of view, expect some kind of novelty either in terms of story line, technical expertise, acting or innovative direction or maybe plain simple entertainment ….It is also important to understand movies are not always meant to have a message…! What annoys is when movie makers take audience for granted and think they can simply fool them.
Sunday was marathon movie viewing, Despicable m3 with aadi followed by Dangal on TV and then the grand finale, late night show of a highly recommended horror movie!
Despicable me 3 as usual, a heartwarming experience…. Simple story telling with such finesse and gentle sentiments……always a pleasure watching them…. Dangal, had missed watching it when it was in theatres…a fine movie, probably means a lot more to daughters with parents who never made their daughters feel any gender discrimination and especially the conflicts, love and pride….and to top it when it comes to the sentiment of making your mark as a valuable individual to the family or country it fills your heart with so much pride and joy! Would love to talk more on lessons learnt from this movie!
So coming to the movie ‘Aake’, guess the 3.5 to 4 star reviews in the print media really upped the expectations and somehow the movie failed to give the expected impact. It is very evident that the critics are totally biased.
There was so much talk about an absorbing story line and a taut script but I didn’t see anything path breaking or engaging. Wouldn’t want to give away the story line, this is just my impression of the movie….this movie tries to combine Lucia with U turn which were such brilliant works on their own. As it is, the movie is supposed to be a remake of a tamil movie, no idea how good the original was technically but this movie lacks the punch and honesty….
I have no clue about the talent of Ms. Sharmila Mandre but in this movie she has just 2-3 expressions and has to play a character with no definition. Her costumes are out of sync for the role she plays, make-up is so inconsistent, there is absolutely no continuity in her scene sequences, lipstick colour keeps changing from frame to frame!
The story telling is so uninspiring, everyone seems to be just mouthing forced dialogues… To speak certain unique dialects of kannada one has to be at ease mouthing complicated words….the scenes which are supposed to be shot in London….the interiors of the house, the London bridge etc all seem so fake, don’t know how many cab drivers have large houses in London….and the kind of furniture….
Even the hero, he is so bored and uninspired playing the role he is playing …. Achyut Rao, such a fine talent and actor par excellence is wasted in a role which has no weightage…. I have somehow felt Prakash belwadi is over rated as an actor…any role he plays it is all about himself and not about the character he is portraying….
And as usual psychiatrists, mental hospitals get caricatured…. misinterpreted…..
The best part of the movie is the girl who plays the friend, she is such a natural…does a wonderful job and is the life of the movie.
Don’t know how many of you people have watched the Ramsay movies back then, they were the ultimate word in Indian horror movies, bizzare stories, crazy makeup, eerie music and smoky premises….used to love them back then for their sheer entertainment value, no brains, no technical excellence but the movies were good enough to want you to keep the lights on at night! My uncle had a terminology for the horrendous ghost makeup in those movies ‘palya bun faces’ :) mashed potato palya in a masala bun that had bits of brown onion and curry leaves studded on surface and when you dipped a bit of it in tomato ketchup the effect was same! This movie reminded me so much of those movies…..you want to watch it with a group of friends or cousins who would love to have a good laugh and enjoy it for the sheer entertainment value of watching a mindless movie please do it! But don’t call it intelligent or compare with works of Pawan kumar! Pawan kumar is an intelligent and conscious director, he explored different genres it doesn’t mean it should become a formula….
Just a thought on ghost and haunting stories…. I am always fascinated with the human mind, body and soul concept….. what is mind and what is soul….what really makes some energies to get stuck in that plane….Should we believe, not believe….can personal experiences give us insights…if we really set out to understand the purpose of life….what is soul….an energy completely aware of it’s task on earth? If each life time is meant to understand, experience and purify the infinite energy that we call as a soul…..why does this happen….is revenge such a strong emotion….doesn’t divine power eventually even out everything? But then again is such a phenomenon a reality or is it the play of a mind which is guilty of wrong doing…a schizophrenic mind imagining it’s nemesis….
There is always a fond hope when you see such movies which try to uphold the importance of goodness and fairness that it would impact the minds of people and get them to start thinking about right or wrong….. But alas what to do, our people are like 'nodi swami naavu irode hige…..’ ( we are made like this) and continue to err, sin, hurt and destroy without a care in the world!
#aake #horrormovies #pawankumar
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Primum non nocere
Haters, body shamers, critics with a negative undertone.... What makes people so bitter.... Agreed each one is entitled to their opinion....freedom of speech etc...but spewing venom, talking ill and lowly about a person they don't really know and most of all judging a person's character based on some sketchy information ? Time and again we have seen it happen to some national leaders, celebrities, spiritual heads, teachers, peace keepers and common people like us as well! I have often tried to understand what makes people so bitter and vengeanceful....most often it is observed that such people have a problem with themselves which they simply cannot come to terms with...instead of being open about it and seeking help they choose aggression to overcome their insecurities, they derive a vicarious pleasure when they publicly abuse, shame a celebrity, well-known figure and feel that they are way above these people! Can we reason out with such people? Has anyone seen any of these haters, body shamers and abusers tend an apology when a logical explanation is given to them or their mistakes are pointed out to them? They use all their intelligence to twist facts and prove their point vehemently.... It is a free world, all of us are entitled to our opinions but why do some think before they hurt and some don't? I believe though all of us are made up of the same elements and are a part of the same energy, our karma decides which aspects of our emotions should lead and which ones should take a back seat...end of the day if one's actions and interactions allow them to be at peace with self and surroundings so be it! Because this chosen life is a reflection of one's past experiences with the universe. Can we really judge a person by what we see and hear from....there is an idiom in kannada 'nodiddu sullaga bahudu, kelliddu sullaga bahudu, nidanisi yochisidaga nijavu tillivudu' .... 'Your eyes and ears just by themselves may fail you, but when you understand a whole situation calmly you realise the truth'....all of us want to believe we are great, we are the best, the thought of someone applauding us is a heady feeling.... But should that happen by demeaning, misquoting another person and glorifying self? Criticise, express displeasure about issues you do not agree with, but casting aspersions on a person's character, profession, commitment to a cause.... how do we justify that? I was listening to Major Gogoi talk about the most publicised incident of tying a man in front of the jeep to ward away stone pelters and it hurts so much to think people like him who have put the country above their own lives need to give us explanations, while some of us choose to endanger lives and careers of people by our thoughtless banter....a politician talks nonsense about our army chief, another politician sheds crocodile tears for publicity,some people call a 'tall' statesman who has only the best interest of the country in mind as a 'narcissist'... We are all such silent spectators to everything...... Sometimes when unfair criticism or character assassination by unconnected people hurts I always think about all such great people who undeterred by such negativity go on to do what they believe in.... Simply celebrating the goodness of their existence.... 'Primum non nocere'.... A phrase I have always been fascinated with...which we discovered as medical students.... In Latin meaning 'First, do no harm'.. Also termed as Non-maleficence....a mantra that I have chosen to be my life's motto.... #primumnonnocere #haters #bodyshamers #narcissist #politician #statesman
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Parenthood
Expecting a lot of criticism and brickbats when I express my views on this topic... 😁 It is interesting that just this morning, my nephew asked me, how do you feel assisting so many people to increase the population of the world!! 🤔 Soon after I happen to read this excellent post...and also listen to Sadhguru's conversation with Karan Johar on this topic Live....and then the following audience interaction!!! We truly are a lost lot....such a wonderful topic and the way people go tangentially away from the subject to ask irrelevant questions....I kept watching Sadhguru's expression...could feel that sense of despair that so often comes across when you have to make conversations with people out of sheer compulsion....Probably he is a more evolved person with a set mission to educate and lead people towards light....he speaks with such a good sense of humour and calmness....need to cultivate his sense of calmness .. 😇😇 My standard dialogue to people who come for pre pregnancy counselling is, please have a child only if you are physically, mentally, socially and financially ready for it! 'Socially' is a recent addition .... looking at the number of marital discords and the resulting ugly situations I decided to include it as well.... The usual reasons we get to hear are... too much pressure and family and peers, getting old, going onsite for a project want to deliver 'abroad', 'been there, done that'- so next agenda, then the companion for the first child theory, the most 'annoying' of all, we have everything except a child!!! Proving one's fertility to the world is such a big agenda in life, do something/anything doctor, but get us pregnant!! And the ultimate reason, we have to keep the family line going!! I always look forward to meet the people who feel that need to have a child from deep with in, who prepare themselves spiritually,emotionally to welcome a being with in... who can sense the presence of life from day one and nurture it with all awareness and readiness...who feel responsible and have that sense of belongingness with that little life for whatever it could be....there are such people...it always is such a pleasure to be around such people, which is the only reason why life doesn't feel too mundane and repetitive to be doing the same 'job' day in, day out.... I understand there was a time when people reproduced without awareness, if we consider ourselves to be an evolving species, heightened spiritual beings seeking a larger purpose in life, are we justified in procreating for such reasons? Can we really make reproduction a sensible, responsible, aware process....stop making children scape goats of experimental parenting, forced school education, cloning them to be future money spinning robots and most of all, stop subjecting them to relentless emotional abuse, either smothering them with an overdose of affection and attention or using them to satisfy our emotional, physical and financial needs, or the worse, neglecting and abusing them physically, mentally and spiritually.... I am a parent by choice, I believe completely in the divine and the fruits of karma, if the universe chose to let me go through a myriad of situations, lose, learn before I was granted motherhood, I completely respect the divine decision. That is why it doesn't matter if my son addresses me by my first name, neither him or me are obligated to each other, would never emotionally blackmail each other, my responsibility towards him is, till he is capable of taking his own decisions, to provide a healthy, peaceful, non taxing environment for him to realise his potential and grow....I shall always remain his facilitator, anchor. #reproduction #plannedparenthood #prepregnancycounselling #parenting #responsiblility
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Kashmir
After a lot of deliberations, discussions and warnings from one and all we set out on our long awaited vacation to kashmir.... Kashmir truly is paradise on earth... It's beauty so pristine and soulful..... the place, people are so gentle natured that you end up wondering why and who made the entire atmosphere so frightful.... As always we planned our trip ourselves and like most of the times just we women and children....I make a special mention of the gender here only to emphasise the point that we have never felt unsafe anywhere that we have travelled including Kashmir! I have tried time and again to understand the kashmir issue but in vain....Isn't there a way out at all? Our interactions with localities.... Mostly drivers, guides, shikara rowers, shop owners, restaurant waiters.....they all seemed so tired of the politicians and the media....I even asked one of them if he wanted Azad kashmir and he says no... hum India ke saath hi acche hain... Just few examples of how media distorts, on the friday we were in srinagar apparently there was some stone pelting in some area but it was highlighted so much in the news that our folks back home in bangalore were so worried....and we had no clue about it! Then I come back and read a news article which talks about radicalisation in srinagar saying most women are wearing burkhas! To be honest we hardly saw any woman with a burkha, they cover their heads with a dupatta but can't even remember seeing anyone with a burkha! I am not qualified or knowledgeable enough to talk about political solutions but I sure know media is the biggest culprit... I do understand the outrage against the army because of certain incidents in the past but will these pseudo secularists and rabid media allow time to heal and build new stable relationships? Obviously it is not easy to remove army presence because of the constant pressure and interference from the neighbouring countries.... I was always curious about the living conditions in the mountains ever since I heard stories of siachen glacier from my friend in airforce who served there as a young flt.Lt .... Atop the mountains in gulmarg only the army lives in small barracks in that pristine white layers layers of snow with bare minimum facilities..... how can we ever nurture any negative feelings towards such dedicated soldiers who guard our country in such adverse conditions where we cannot even survive for more than half hour! If it seems so hard there imagine the siachen ! There are black sheep in every profession,will never trivialise tragedy, violations of any kind....but can we all work towards betterment of relationships? Again I read, listen to so many people talking about the economic conditions there saying they need no aids from the centre...but then the ones earning their livelihood through tourist activities say no aid ever reaches them! But all the political leaders have huge bungalows! Talking to people there, people who have travelled over there years ago, one thing for sure is that local people are genuinely warm and friendly. I seriously wonder how can anyone lure them with paradise in the other world when they already are born and living in paradise? I know media is essential but almost all present day indian journalists either work on a personal agenda or as slaves of a political party or a corporate who doles out goodies to them... I was glad to read about the initiative by Amit Shah to connect with the youth to initiate change.... Really hope and wish that this bit of our country gets back its full glory....and the least we can all do is visit the place with no reservations and promote more tourism so that it benefits the people there.... One of the sweetest thing I heard was from our guest relation manager of club mahindra, 19 yr old Suhail, who is pursuing his 12th exams trying to qualify for medical entrance as he works alongside to support his own ... "Aap daro mat, agar Kuch aisa situation hoga hum usme pehle gusenge, aap logon ko kuch nahin hone denge" .....Not just him our local guides in gulmarg who did all the bargaining for us for the activities on the snow, they were so warm and friendly yet so professional...even when we tipped them the first question was, are you really happy with the service? Are you sure the tip is heartfelt? The other most impressive trait was none of them try to usurp another's business.... not to forget our ever so shy Shikara rower umer, who was so clear about work and family time...and the most charming, entertaining of all, our house boat caretaker habibulla...he was such a live wire at his age, so affectionate and made us feel so much at home... He reminded us so much of our grandmother! This holiday indeed was a revelation to me about the place, people.... and it is one of the places that I would certainly like to go back again and again! And trust me it is a place that no one should miss seeing atleast once in a lifetime! #kashmir #bucketlist #beautifulpeople #khyberresorts #clubmahindrahouseboats #indianarmy
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Aadi turns 10
My little boy turned 10 .... A decade of motherhood.....my learning through him has been living the verse by Khalil Gibran on children....it has taught me how miniscule my role is....life has been a series of uncanny events.... From disappointments when you wanted it all so much and assumed you were in the best phase of your life to getting a surprise when you expected it the least.... I owe my association with him to so many people...without whom I don't know if this was even possible..... I am ever grateful to Nandini Nagar the most charming, pleasant and gentle neonatologist, our NICU nurses Sheeba, Shoba, shiny, Neetu who took such wonderful care of the tiny little 30 weeker that he came into this world as... My family, honestly I have no idea what I would do without them..if I start naming each one it runs to pages but everyone from my parents to his siblings and not to forget the extended families....from day one he has been the child of the entire family..... All I ever want for him is to grow up in a normal way, go through failures, disappointments and hardships, discover his strengths and weaknesses..... so that he will always value his success, accomplishments and achievements and stay humble and grounded....to love and respect his family, friends and teachers, value every relationship.... He has learnt in a very young age that nothing is physically permanent in this world, we just need to do all that we do with all our heart and soul...and the essence of it stays along with us forever... As a very unconventional mother who loves him unconditionally and knows there is no ownership or compulsion for our association... I would like to be there alongside him to provide support to help him realise his place in this universe...whatever be it...the universe will guide him to his destination ... I only hope and wish I can help him choose a path that is fair and let him understand that he has the whole world with him as long as he stays connected...and realise human life is to celebrate the value of communication and comradery, not for isolation at any level....the universe is all loving, caring and giving for anyone who is open to receive..... God bless and hope I will be there around him in good health for a good number of decades to come!
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Badrinath ki dulhania
Last weekend I watched this movie with my neice and son ....and on the way back my neice asked me, if I would be writing a review... She kind of liked the movie....and aadi though he had reluctantly come with us because he doesn't watch 'love stories', kept fidgeting in his seat much to the annoyance of his sister....said I know who your favourite character is..it is 'vaidehi'!! For a minute I wondered what do I write about a mainstream paisa vasool, run of the mill hindi movie produced by Karan Johar! So many clichés, forced songs, wedding scenes, a so called attack by 'perverts' ( don't know if it is appropriate for me to use this term when every thing we thought abnormal is being termed normal!) on the hero... Out and out typical masala movie! But then isn't that the essence of Indian movies, end of the day you go sit down in a theatre and watch an entertainer, a fantasy drama and experience the emotions probably that we bottle up during a mundane day! I liked the story line...am sure the writer/director did compromise for the sake of commercial success...otherwise someone who has done such a great job with characterisation and dialogues would not be adding on the mirch masala willingly! Read a beautiful write up by Rakshit shetty reminiscencing his journey from 'ulidavaru kandanthe' to now about how one has to balance between 'cinema as an art' and 'cinema as a business' .... Watching the lead actors Varun and Alia one is reminded about the debate on nepotism, whatever said and done few of these kids are really working hard and proving themselves.... Alia is good as always and Varun has worked really hard.... To me what worked in the movie at a topical level is Alia's costumes, mention worthy, very well coordinated and chosen, so apt for the character... so simple and elegant... What really appealed to me was the father daughter relationship.... A conservative father who gives into his daughter's desires, is upset with her failures but at the same time he is always there for her.... He may be angry, upset but the love is so evident.... The strongest character of course is 'vaidehi'....a spirited young girl who wants to have an identity of her own... Practical, has her share of emotional upheavals but doesn't let emotions deter her from her goal...accepts her flaws...is willing to accept the eventualities her decisions have brought up...is apologetic for her mistakes but will not compromise on her principles...at some point I wished all the girls took a cue from her character and realised the need to be a person with self worth first! Why only girls? That is the change her character brings out in badri's character as well.... Varun as badri is a delight....brought up with skewed ideology.... So full of himself but how he changes for the better watching the people around, his transformation through all his misadventures...sheepishly accepting his faults... Another beautiful aspect I really liked was the male bonding between the two friends....may be only people of our generation who have seen this kind of friendship and bonding will understand the value of it....simple, heartfelt unpretentious friendships are soon becoming obsolete...everything is judged these days... If you are physically close it gets a pervasive meaning, emotionally people don't bond for fear of being labelled....to say all that you end up saying at times and yet remain connected is so wonderful... The elder brother and sister in law characters too they could have been mere caricatures but they emerge strong on a different level all together... Loved the subtle humour about the fathers with 'pain in the heart', carrying around personal oxygen cylinders....the typical emotional blackmailing from them.... And not to forget the desi NRIs! That is simply hilarious.... How people thrive in such inane professions....how gullible people are and how the smart ones take advantage of it! Though the story revolves around dowry and trivilisation of women, it gives out a strong positive message to condemn both without being preachy ... It definitely is a 100% out and out Karan Johar production but Shashank Khaitan maintains that equilibrium and makes his presence felt as a writer and director.... Don't know if it is right to say a piece of art made to be viable as a business venture!
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World happiness day!
#World happiness day! What is happiness....Just yesterday morning I was feeling so upbeat about a forward message and a post my sister put up about happiness being from within....little things like this which connect you to your family, friends and loved ones make you feel on top of the world....life seemed so beautiful..... Then in the evening when a friend mentioned about a close friend of his passing away... I felt sad, but since I don't watch TV, didn't know the details.....this morning reading the newspaper, I simply cannot seem to get over the enormity of the tragedy... I don't know the doctor personally or professionally....but then this is simply so hard.....whatever the reasons may be....it is the same wrenching of the heart that happened 23 years ago, the same feeling when I read about a child killing himself for failing in academics , a young MBA taking her life for being rejected by a man she trusted to marry her, a woman in a complicated relationship dying in despair, an elderly man out of depression.....so many of them yet the same pain.... Why are we constantly failing to recognise this one tendency....Last 23 years I have been trying to find an answer through psychology, astrology, occult.... name it....simply to understand if only such things could be prevented.... Believe me most of them don't even give you a clue....they hide so much pain within because they don't want to appear weak.... is it possible for anyone to really open up completely to another person...may be....may not be.... but most often it ends up being a cause for rift, a separation....many a times even the professionals fail to realise the hurt and sense of despair with in... How do we strengthen our inner core....can we be happy all the time, ignore all pain and hurt? Loved ones can hurt us intentionally or unintentionally....is it easy to forgive, forget? Not give into the moment? Worst are the high expectation, high power jobs.... not everyone can be ruthless and matter of fact, ignore pressure....there are some people who derive vicarious pleasure out of hurting and they are for real, especially at work, sometimes in family....Each one of us have a different mental milieu....some of us harden, few crumble....some may simply lose it.... That is why I love Indian mythology, everyone loses, makes mistakes suffers, triumphs to learn from life... 'GOD' is as human as anyone of us... What makes anyone feel death is a solution....because we romanticise it, we assume that there is a better world on the other side, that we have a choice to chose a better life....end the misery we are going through, make life easier for our loved ones by taking out the negativity that is being created by our depression... is it true, possible? Guess no one has answers.... Emotions are so hard... Guess it is only humans who feel this myriad of emotions....it is not easy for everyone to be a rock, ignore pain or suffer with gusto....not everyone will have that comfort factor with another human being...it annoys when people talk positive or rosy things to come when you are in pain.... What pulls back some of us who have been on the brink....the pain and hurt of losing someone who you never ever wanted to lose in this manner....unless you open your heart out to experience all the emotions you will not value the worth of this life....one doesn't have to suffer that extreme pain to stay cautious....it is so important for all of us to understand and make everyone around realise it is ok to hurt, lose, enjoy, laugh, live and let live...cry, express anguish, be silly let it all out.... We all have to go through this life and there is no perfect way to live it....nothing wrong if you fight, if you disagree, if you defer in your ideology....but don't hurt, don't force, don't judge or place any high expectations from others or self....taking one's life on own or by force is not bravery, nor is it a sign of weakness, it is simply a passing momentary thought....doesn’t matter if you are surrounded by family and friends or you have none....you are here on a purpose....get over it and trust me, life changes every moment...if you open up there is always light beyond the dark tunnel....ignore the voices, chuckles and whispers...there is no need to prove yourself to anyone, understand all those rosy pictures put up by ever successful happy people on social media are photoshopped to hide the thorns! No one is ever beautiful, peaceful or happy....even the so called motivational talkers, preachers, gurus also have their weak moments...be a failure, loser and imperfect... That is real life!
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Women's day 2017
#be bold for change #international women's day 2017 # women's day The theme for the International women's day, year 2017 is, be bold for change....my thoughts on writing something for 'women's day' was, do we really need these 'days' to celebrate occasions, pay tributes to people, express our love and concern, show our solidarity? But then, I have always felt as long as these 'days' are not made into commercial spectacles, they provide a time and space to express one's self.... Coming to 'women's day', on a personal note I believe in a genderless society....I simply believe in the humanness of a soul.... A life good, bad, complicated and intense... But then for various reasons through time immemorial we have let women take a 'back seat', so it becomes important for us to realise, accept, live and celebrate the life bestowed upon us with equal valour, gust and joy. I have a million examples from personal, professional and social exposure to quote and talk about being a woman, so far it has been all about caution, treading a path carefully, accepting your limitations and learning to be content with what is given to you. But then how do we change the scenario for the generations to come? How do we make changes to see them be bold... My belief is that being bold is, when a woman has the liberty to take her own decisions.... As simple and easy as it sounds, the ability can only come when every woman becomes physically, emotionally, financially independent. Physical independence is not about just learning martial arts or wearing clothes of your choice.... It is about getting comfortable in the body you have and carrying it with grace and elan. Clothes should compliment and give you the confidence to be yourself. The shape, contour and bulk of the body is subjective.... Health and fitness should be one's biggest motivation to nurture the body to a reasonable size and shape and not some fixed measurements or stipulated weight. Let us all be honest, human body male or female well sculpted is a source of attraction and lust so let us not go on making that into an issue each time to put down another gender! Take physical activity seriously, exercise, choose a sport, give a definition to the physical body. Can learning martial arts in a controlled environment and possessing gadgets and apps save one from disaster? Most often planned attacks are by a group of people who are not easy to fight.... Please do learn, carry protective gadgets but understand keeping your wits intact is most essential... Accept the reality of certain situations. Avoid if possible. Being bold does not mean hitting your head against a rock. I do not know how many people would agree with me on this, but can we please stop making physical violation as something really sinister or grave? Why should there be so much stigma attached to a physical assault on a woman? It is an act by a most cowardly, insensitive, unevolved scum who assumes that it is a way of showing gender supremacy. Why should it affect the life of any one who has been a victim ? Why shouldn't the media who publicise the victims, be not named, shamed and put behind the bars alongside of perpetrators? I only want every woman to accept her physical self with gust and grace and never feel limited by colour, shape or physical infirmities be it congenital, acquired or forced... Each one is beautiful in their own way and there are no bench marks! Emotional independence, I assume is the most difficult to achieve, probably years of conditioning, physical attributes, the hormones make a woman most vulnerable.... Invariably most women allow themselves to be underplayed, violated and humiliated by a man.. Incidentally there are also women who believe that they need to stay in 'control' for a successful relationship... But any relationship can blossom only when there is mutual respect and value for each other... Would being physically or financially independent make a woman emotionally independent? Not easily I guess..... It happens to most all the time, people use you when they need, discard when you don't serve their purpose or remain the way they expect you to be...So should you really lose your self worth? Blessed are the people who find partners who respect and value each other and don't feel threatened by a strong willed, confident woman....or even understand being neurotic, demanding and clingy can be a phase in every woman's life....and once again it is important to understand a man's brain works differently, they have their moments too... So if you haven't found THE one, it is no shame or a disgrace.... It simply doesn't matter, cry, crib, loathe in self pity but emerge out of it.... Find ways and means of celebrating the life you have... Express, talk, write, don't let any negative feelings destroy you from within.... Don't get into too much positivity talking.... It's ok to be angry, disappointed and disgruntled...have resentment towards people who hurt.... there is no need to be a martyr, forgive forget always...at the same time don't get into the mode of revenge, never think killing self as an option .... Use all your passion and hurt to become the envy of the people who disregard you. Financial independence according to me is the most valued asset.... I understand women who want to be that perfect homemaker, mother, wife etc.. who find content and solace in it.... but there is nothing like having your own income... It is a beautiful feeling to be that all giving goddess for the family but please do not forget your individuality.... I don't believe in superwomanhood, going over board to have it all....but make sure you have a skill that can come handy, an income to depend on, in case of any eventuality... I get very disturbed when I hear women come and say they want to have a child because there is societal pressure...... Please people please grow out of this... marriage and childbirth are not some life defining, life fulfillment events in every life....marriages are good but no relationship is perfect or permanent, conversely not all permanent relationships are perfect so ending an uncomfortable relationship and living a life on your terms is no sin... Bring forth a child only when you are confident of yourself, not because you want an interactive toy to play with, want to prove your feminity/masculinity to the world, want to force your desires and thoughts on some innocent life that you assume is your possession! I want the women of today to value themselves, aim at getting value education, being bold to make their choices, have the courage to say no and hold their head high whatever the outcome of their decisions are. No one is perfect, there is no perfect life, it's ok to make mistakes, fail, fall.... Get hurt, lose, cry and feel miserable.... But there is always hope, no one is indispensable... You may lose your family, loved ones, money etc...don't use your personal tragedy to manipulate others into giving you what you want... if you simply believe in yourself you can always bounce back.... I just want to make a mention about this chirpy young girl ...she told me her story where she went through a very trying phase in her life as a 17 year old, contemplated suicide but call it fate, devine grace or her sheer will power, decided to live and survive.... took up menial jobs but with her hardwork and dedication is now in an executive job, happily married, helping her family, brightening each day with her infectious smile... I feel so inspired and motivated by such lovely souls and can't help saying women really need to be celebrated. Happy women's day to all!
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The first thing I read this morning was this beautiful narrative by an Israeli soldier and it made me feel so nostalgic, proud, happy and sad…all at the same time…
The recent happenings in the world, country and family makes me wonder why is life so complicated….what is it that the almighty excepts from us…I know for sure none of us are here functioning only on our freewill…..it is plain simple ignorance if we assume we are the universe…..may be these conflicts, emotions,changing dynamics maintain the equilibrium of this existence….there is a super power which constantly pulls us out of the comfort zone, showing us the adversities of life, letting us experience pain, hurt, anger, love, lust and finally pushing us towards that path which leads towards eternal bliss.
I have had this long conversations about why these so called enlightened souls get into these grand public lives, living in luxury, seeking so much publicity and project themselves larger than life and pretend they are God? If you read what this soldier writes, enlightenment is all about the realisation of the simple eternal truth that YOU are NOBODY…. I, me myself are redundant words….you feel so light and unburdened that you simply feel one with nature….after this realisation why does one come back to seek supremacy?
The chai chacha, it is such people who should be the real gurus….someone who spots the pain in a seemingly hearty laugh and sheer joy in a soft smile….I for some reason have always found it difficult to connect with the ‘commercial/corporate’ 'gurus’ because though their talks seem so impressive, when you see them you realise it is always about themselves and never about connecting to the souls around….every action of theirs is aimed at keeping the spotlight on self….
I haven’t travelled as much as I really want to…there are few places which come alive, tell you a story, clear your mind, give you a whole new perspective….the drive, the premises, the people, the connections you make, the learning….. this write up stirred a million memories and thoughts…. It indeed is a very soul stirring story….
http://www.timesofisrael.com/lifting-away-the-weight-of-3-years-why-we-israelis-go-to-india-after-the-army/
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The first thing I read this morning was this beautiful narrative by an Israeli soldier and it made me feel so nostalgic, proud, happy and sad...all at the same time... The recent happenings in the world, country and family makes me wonder why is life so complicated....what is it that the almighty excepts from us...I know for sure none of us are here functioning only on our freewill.....it is plain simple ignorance if we assume we are the universe.....may be these conflicts, emotions,changing dynamics maintain the equilibrium of this existence....there is a super power which constantly pulls us out of the comfort zone, showing us the adversities of life, letting us experience pain, hurt, anger, love, lust and finally pushing us towards that path which leads towards eternal bliss. I have had this long conversations about why these so called enlightened souls get into these grand public lives, living in luxury, seeking so much publicity and project themselves larger than life and pretend they are God? If you read what this soldier writes, enlightenment is all about the realisation of the simple eternal truth that YOU are NOBODY.... I, me myself are redundant words....you feel so light and unburdened that you simply feel one with nature....after this realisation why does one come back to seek supremacy? The chai chacha, it is such people who should be the real gurus....someone who spots the pain in a seemingly hearty laugh and sheer joy in a soft smile....I for some reason have always found it difficult to connect with the 'commercial/corporate' 'gurus' because though their talks seem so impressive, when you see them you realise it is always about themselves and never about connecting to the souls around....every action of theirs is aimed at keeping the spotlight on self.... I haven't travelled as much as I really want to...there are few places which come alive, tell you a story, clear your mind, give you a whole new perspective....the drive, the premises, the people, the connections you make, the learning..... this write up stirred a million memories and thoughts.... It indeed is a very soul stirring story.... http://www.timesofisrael.com/lifting-away-the-weight-of-3-years-why-we-israelis-go-to-india-after-the-army/
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RAEES
I had been shying away from talking about Raees because I am so against gangster movies and glorification of crime......I guess the movie makers like such subjects for the intense drama opportunities.... If I have to defend myself liking the movie, then it is because the movie is more about the core strength of characters of Raees and Majumdar..... :) The standout feature of this movie is, there are no caricatured characters.... everyone is real, no melodrama at all. Each one is simply doing their job in a manner they believe to be is the best. As about the storyline, may be the premises of 70s and 80s gives it all the intensity. Brilliant actors, all so well cast, even in small roles make the movie worth watching. Coming to Shahrukh khan....my fascination for him is age old... I remember being very curious about him, 'circus', the TV series and 'kabhi haan kabhi na' were the reason why I became such a huge fan of his and then reading, listening to him talk... He always has been a real person, his so called arrogance, his acceptance of his limitations as an actor, his unconventional looks, his educational background, his ability to talk impromptu and versatility .... he has never pretended to be a great guy... he has been so honest and open and that is what has appealed to me. And that is what the character of Raees is, in the movie. Probably it is hard for us who grow up in secure environment to understand why someone strays into 'unacceptable' jobs and rowdyism... How inevitable it may be for them to get into that track and survive and substantiate.. I feel it is so important to have an intelligent script with well carved out characters and a clever craftsman as a director to bring out the best... Nawazuddin is an actor par excellence, Majumdar is a man with conviction, set on his values, doesn't deviate from his principles... doesn't rabidly chase Raees but doesn't let him go scot free.... I loved the fact that though he acknowledges the human side of Raees he does what he has to, with such stoicism. End of the day there are no heros or villians. Probably the politicians... they are the greyest of all characters, because most of them have no values, no passion, no self worth... all they care about is power and wealth... I know lot of people don't consider Shahrukh as a good actor but given the right roles he surely can be a revelation..... the hurt and discomfort, yet the determination in his eyes when he has to kill Sait and Moosa... his scene with his wife when he is washing his face after the first carnage, that portrayal of the heart wrenching breakdown.... he simply is wonderful.... I wondered like most people, as to why Shahrukh played this character at this stage of his career.... But watching how his character unfolds, I saw the human being that I perceive he is, in this character, someone who is passionate about the job he does, who believes in the dignity of labour, to be able to share the wealth and happiness among the people you associate with and put your loved ones above everything including your own self ....he is one of the people who have strongly influenced my personal growth as a human being.... Way back on a talk show with Simi Garewal he said the most beautiful things....how much he misses his parents at his moments of glory and how everything feels so superfluous when that someone who you really love isn't physically there in that moment to see you get the accolades ... The other thing I learnt and assume have been following and have probably succeeded largely in doing is, being there for the family and loved ones....to be able to see them sleep peacefully every night with a confidence that there is someone who cares about them genuinely and is there for them always, come what may! The joy is in giving and loving... It simply isn't possible to get all that one wishes for.... All that we can do is never cheat, never use people, never play with someone's emotions for personal gains and respect and value the people who helped us discover ourselves. Raees is being a 'wealthy' person and not just someone who has amassed wealth!
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