What can I say?
Its an incredible movie.
Although, saw the movie much later after its release, it was worth every rupee I spent on it.
Superb performances, awesome locales, amazing picturisation and above all, Mani Ratnam at his best.
'Dream and dream bigger' is the Mantra.
Sheer determination, will and gut and above all 'vision'.....
that is what one needs in life too...
I'm simply too impressed.
Tiny Droplets of water, balancing immaculately on the green leaves, on the tender petals, glistening in all its glory when the first rays of the sun caress them. Dewdrops are beautiful,just the way I wish to turn this world into a beautiful place. UTOPIA is what I dream of.
Jan 31, 2007
Jan 18, 2007
Have you any regrets in life?
I do.
I regret not having spent a lot of time with my paternal grandmother, not getting to know her........
I regret not having openly appreciated my maternal grandma for the way she cared for me, for the way she brought me up, and not having thanked her for all that she was for me, for not telling her how much I loved her.......
I regret not having told my maternal grandfather that he was everything to me, for not showing him my love, for not telling him that he meant more than anything that this life can offer, for not telling him that hes 'the best grandfather' in the whole wide world, for not thanking him for what I am today......
I regret not displaying my affection, for being a very shy person, for not telling them everyday that I am what I am now because of them.
I still regret....
I guess, we need to tell the people close to us, that we love them a lot, because of the uncertainty that persists....so that,later we needn't regret.
I do.
I regret not having spent a lot of time with my paternal grandmother, not getting to know her........
I regret not having openly appreciated my maternal grandma for the way she cared for me, for the way she brought me up, and not having thanked her for all that she was for me, for not telling her how much I loved her.......
I regret not having told my maternal grandfather that he was everything to me, for not showing him my love, for not telling him that he meant more than anything that this life can offer, for not telling him that hes 'the best grandfather' in the whole wide world, for not thanking him for what I am today......
I regret not displaying my affection, for being a very shy person, for not telling them everyday that I am what I am now because of them.
I still regret....
I guess, we need to tell the people close to us, that we love them a lot, because of the uncertainty that persists....so that,later we needn't regret.
Jan 17, 2007
It was love at first sight.
Peaceful, yet full of life....simple, yet had a very strong character......neat, yet had an earthy feel....
That was Mhow....a village near Indore.
I had the opportunity to visit that place and stay there for 2 months. I relish every moment I have spent there.It was not just another place....it made me feel what we all, brought-up-in-the-cities-type, miss in the big cities. Peace, Pure air, greenery, and warm people. I met a lot of people, made some great friends, "gossipped", experimented with new recipes, enjoyed early morning walk like never before, and played a lot of snooker.
Mhow has one very well stocked,modern market which stretches to about 2km,with its lanes and bylanes buzzing with activity. The Poha (beaten rice dish-usually eaten for breakfast) there is the best I've eaten and Bhavrilal has the best sweets and savouries. The kachoris, gulab jamuns, gajar ka halwa and dry fruit laddoo is yummy. The fruits and vegetables were so fresh and, the way it would be displayed,it looked so colourful and inviting. Everyday, my friend and I would walk upto the vegetable 'mandi',buy fresh vegetables and cook. Most of the vendors and shopkeepers in the market recognised us and gave us concessions ,since we were such regulars.
The most interesting feature of that place is the Mhow paintings. Every lane in that place has a minimum of 2 art galleries with superb artists. There are a lot of framed paintings,and even imitations of famous ones to choose from, or one can even place an order to get their portrait done. Every person who visits that place does take back a few paintings. I was fortunate enough to have met one such great artist, Mr. Dwivedi. He owns an art gallery, and teaches art, and that too free of cost for girls and boys from nearby villages. I requested him if he could teach me and to my surprise, he agreed. Although,I met him quite late, with just 2 weeks of stay there,
I did utilise it well. He taught me the nuances of sketching and making portraits. I was myself surprised with the result. Due to lack of time, I could not learn oil painting, but I'm sure the next time around,when I get an opportunity to visit Mhow, I would utilise it properly.
Now,I'm back in Kolkata, but not a day passes by without me thinking of Mhow.
Peaceful, yet full of life....simple, yet had a very strong character......neat, yet had an earthy feel....
That was Mhow....a village near Indore.
I had the opportunity to visit that place and stay there for 2 months. I relish every moment I have spent there.It was not just another place....it made me feel what we all, brought-up-in-the-cities-type, miss in the big cities. Peace, Pure air, greenery, and warm people. I met a lot of people, made some great friends, "gossipped", experimented with new recipes, enjoyed early morning walk like never before, and played a lot of snooker.
Mhow has one very well stocked,modern market which stretches to about 2km,with its lanes and bylanes buzzing with activity. The Poha (beaten rice dish-usually eaten for breakfast) there is the best I've eaten and Bhavrilal has the best sweets and savouries. The kachoris, gulab jamuns, gajar ka halwa and dry fruit laddoo is yummy. The fruits and vegetables were so fresh and, the way it would be displayed,it looked so colourful and inviting. Everyday, my friend and I would walk upto the vegetable 'mandi',buy fresh vegetables and cook. Most of the vendors and shopkeepers in the market recognised us and gave us concessions ,since we were such regulars.
The most interesting feature of that place is the Mhow paintings. Every lane in that place has a minimum of 2 art galleries with superb artists. There are a lot of framed paintings,and even imitations of famous ones to choose from, or one can even place an order to get their portrait done. Every person who visits that place does take back a few paintings. I was fortunate enough to have met one such great artist, Mr. Dwivedi. He owns an art gallery, and teaches art, and that too free of cost for girls and boys from nearby villages. I requested him if he could teach me and to my surprise, he agreed. Although,I met him quite late, with just 2 weeks of stay there,
I did utilise it well. He taught me the nuances of sketching and making portraits. I was myself surprised with the result. Due to lack of time, I could not learn oil painting, but I'm sure the next time around,when I get an opportunity to visit Mhow, I would utilise it properly.
Now,I'm back in Kolkata, but not a day passes by without me thinking of Mhow.
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