3 Idiots - Nothing Idiotic About This?

Give me some bad words, give me some taunts.
Give me another chance; I want to be critical on 3 idiots at least once.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t get a Rancho to fulfill this dream of mine.

If only someone else would have played Rancho other than Aamir Khan, this movie would have been some what mediocre. Its class of Aamir’s acting and timing which makes 3 idiots a special movie.

Mind you it’s not a path breaking movie like Taare Zameen Par neither a ground breaking revolutionary movie like Rang De Basanti, its actually a mild reminders to those who have lived their entire life for something they never wanted to do. It says out loud “Give them another chance; so that they can grow up once again”.

Aamir as Rancho enters to lives of people who always had a dream ready to erupt in their heart but unfortunately their social and moral responsibilities were holding their hands from long. Not only Rancho teaches his friends to live up to their dreams but also teaches lesson of moral responsibility to people like Viru (The principal), this all comes with a brisk smile and amazingly casual attitude.

The storyline has been loosely based on five point someone of Chetan Bhagat but there has been many alteration for good. It’s not the story though which keeps you alive but the small bits and pieces which sometimes brings a broad smile (When Aamir & company says “All izz Well”) and at times keeps your heart overwhelmed (Especially when Raju’s father gets admitted to hospital). It has got some moments which makes you crave to give a tight slap to Virus (The principal) when he is at his best, harassing students. There are some laugh out loud moments special mention for the speech at Teacher’s Day celebration. This is a complete masala movie with class of its own, some where in league of Munna bhai, No wonder it’s coming from the same director Raju Hirani.

What I like about Aamir Khan’s movies is although he has central character but all other characters have their fair share of work. You would not see Aamir overloaded on each reel but still he will leave the best footprint. He excels and every time proves why he is known as “The Perfectionist”. One more feather to his cap, way to go.

Other than Aamir, Bomen Irani has played a remarkable role. As a cruel and heart less educationist, he played his role at par to anyone. You will love to hate him till the end.

Sharman Joshi is one man who connects to audience effortlessly. He has played his lower middle class son’s role impeccably. Kareena is her short but effective role of Pia is very impressive. She comes as a fresh breeze, every time with her scintillating charm mesmerizing the audience. The role of a jealous and self-centered geek Chatur ramalingam is one of the best portrayal of a non-protagonist in recent time. Only disappointment was Madhavan, with an actor of his caliber this was a very low profile character.

Music is also very nice, specially “Give me some sunshine”; it surely took me back to my days at college. All izz well is surely a new anthem for young generation. Zubi Dubi is also a nice viewing. Director must be given most of the credit for making such a young movie with lads way above their projected age in movie. Excellent thought process and characterization; he surely is one of the most creative directors we have. Cinematography is also exotic especially when lense captured best of Shimla and Ladakh.

The movie also gives an important message of how growing pressure on performance is driving young generation into depression and making them to take wrong decisions in life. It also tells you not to run behind success but work for excellence and success will follow. As always Raju Hirani has gone with a message.

Although their are some unnecessary instances towards end which prolongs the end but still It’s a must must watch for all moviegoers and special watch for those who doesn’t see movies as well.

Aura Of Auro

Almost two decade back I saw a movie called Anjali, although then I was not that smart to understand the crust of movie but still it touched my heart, specially little girl. I was deeply moved by seeing the chemistry between Revathi and Shamili (The girl played role of Anjali). The same scenes were recreated when I saw chemistry between Vidya and Auro. I had only one question in my mind while watching the entire movie and it was: Does Big B has any limits? Not even for a single moment made me feel that I am not watching a 12 year old boy but a 67 year old. I think he sets competition for himself; no one can match his panache and enthusiasm. Amitabh is mind bobbling in playing Auro in Paa. A delightful treat to watch from start to end.
The story is very crisp and fresh. It’s gripping enough to ensure you glued on your seat until the end. The flow of movie is also quite impressive, very rare dull moments (I surely didn’t find any) if any. It’s not a tear breaker, if you go with a mindset of that type. It’s on the contrary a light hearted family movie with some delightful laughter moments of its own. Conversations between Auro and his friend Vishnu are amazing, they are innocently cheeky.

Performance wise Amitabh has again outperformed everyone, the best part of the movie is, characters are very less and every character has a very strong appeal in the movie except that of Paresh Rawal. Vidya Balan has rediscovered herself in her powerful role of Vidhya, she has portrayed 21st century’s modern woman who can survive on her own. Her character seems to have custom made for her. I never had doubt on her acting capabilities but lately her weird choice of unconventional roles made me think otherwise. Abhishek is remarkable in a young GenX politician, in real life if some same breed politicians are born then we will surely head towards a better country, although very much unreal but he made his role feel as real as possible. Auro has definitely became a cult in young generation, he has created a wave of sympathy once again (After Ishaan did it in Taare Zameen Par) for special children. I have no words to praise Amitabh therefore leaving the space blank for that……………………………
Musically movie is very correct, songs fit to situation and words gel into ears. Nice and soothing listening. Special mention should go to the makeup artists who made Auro come to life possible. In short, it’s a movie which would touch your heart at once and will make you feel humbly requesting more of Auro out of it.

Akela Chala Tha Mein...

It’s funny how things can change in one decision, one wrong turn and you are lost in a clueless path for the entire journey. It takes all right turns to reach your destination on time and correctly. I don’t know if this is the right turn or not although nothing looks like wrong from here but only time would tell if I along with my life reach to the final destination with happiness and peace until then let me enjoy this new feeling of being occupied with nothing but still feel busy as never before. What am I talking about? well the new season of blooming flowers has arrived, it’s still time to spring but the weather has changed in my life, from status of single eligible bachelor I have upgraded my self to married.
I had never given it much of thought as to what exactly marriage is going to bring in life although relatively new to the veterans in the field but I would take no time to sum up my feelings.

I feel Marriage is a commitment to life, the best that two people can find and bring out in each other. It offers opportunities for sharing and growth that no other relationship can equal. It is a physical and an emotional joining that is promised for a lifetime. It's a weird feeling how just by exchanging few vows and taking pledge two persons get bond forever. The initial thin line of trust and honesty with time nurtures and surely becomes one of the strongest ties for the eternity.

Within the circle of its love, marriage encompasses all of life's most important relationships. A wife and a husband are each other's best friend, confidant, lover, teacher, listener, and critic. And there may come times when one partner is heartbroken or ailing, and the love of the other may resemble the tender caring of a parent or child. It’s feeling of being together, doesn’t really matter if the physical distance is of miles but being in this relationship narrows distance of miles to simple blink of eyes.

Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens. A good marriage must be created. In marriage the little things are the big things. It is having the capacity to forgive and forget. It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow old. It is a common search for the good and the beautiful. It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal. Most importantly: It is not only marrying the right partner; it is being the right partner. From the moment you hold that hand of someone special, you start one journey for lifetime which will show all shades of life. How you traverse in this journey depends not on an individual but on both together. It's not about me anymore it’s about us from here on.

Let’s hope we will reach our destination peacefully and most importantly together. I started my life’s journey alone but now I have found a companion who shall see the path of my present and future together. Let’s see more together.