and BANG we are in the beginning of a new week.

Weekend went off well.. I loved playing hooky around town..

Drove aimlessly went from one point to another.. window shopping never seemed so playful..or exhausting.. I think I have a thing for shoes.. he he he!!

Wake up Sid was just the right movie for the weekend. Armed with my caramel popcorn and Frooti, I went up to my seat and settled down without expecting much from the movie.. I am still warming up to Ranbir Kapoor. So I loved the way Ayan Mukerji played out the tale.. Nothing strong, nothing sensual, just life and sometimes, one would remember the days we went through during that phase of our life when we were carefree..

I loved the decor and the costumes for the movie.. I infact loved Sid’s T shirts.. I am sure Rocky would have loved it too since he is a super hero and comic book fan.. I need to figure out where to get these T shirts now..

Konkona Sen was a little cold and I did not see the chemistry happening always but for some parts. Maybe it was deliberate and maybe it wasn’t but it did not pull one away from the story. Her tone of the role in this movie reminded me of Luck by Chance somewhat.. I dont know why though.. !!

All in all it was a no brainer, light and flirty story which pleased the senses  and well left you feeling kinda light.. as well.

But if one compares it to similar films like Dil Chahta Hai, Jaane Tu…,  I would still give a Thumbs up for Dil Chahta hai.. It had woven the story better.. but maybe it caught the attention because it was new.. and fresh..and paved the way for similar movies.. so Wake up Sid in effect would not be an invention but a carry forward of something which started and sustained the attention of the urban youth and life of the urban youth..

Having said that I am glad that it did not have music that grated on the ears. Its divine to hear the classical touch to modernism. Like in Luck by Chance, we had this lovely song Sapno se bhari naina.., we have Iktara here..

And also lyrics which had some relevance to the movie..

Some thoughts

With the festivals coming up one after the other, its good if we make some time to give to the ones who deserve your kindness.  I am sure we do this everyday in some way or the other, but yes if we consciously do it, it makes it all the more worthwhile. In Buddhism, the art of giving is defined as giving something which is very precious to you to someone who you would like to have it. Its difficult to do that sometimes. We usually think about buying the best for us and of course what we think is best for others..

Sometimes, its nice to try and give your friends something which you think is best for you.

Having said that, its always important that while you give, be aware that you are open to receive what others have in store for you.

I have seen with myself and many people that we have this feel good factor with giving and doing things for others but when it comes to ourselves, we are very closed about receiving whatever our friends and strangers give us.

So have that thought of balancing it out..

Give as well as receive.. a hug, a listen, a compliment, a smile..some sweets,

It warms one from inside out.. and then it is worth completing that art..

I found that when I travel to US the best thing about that place is that at work or at a marketplace.. is that people make the effort of saying Hi and smile and exchange common courtesy which makes one feel really nice..

Now do that in India.. you might just be slammed for eve teasing.. hahahaha !!

Even if you try smiling at someone for the heck of it, they look at you weirdly.. LOL..

Yes. I tried it and I got loads of frowns or ” who are you”  kind of look .. I look the other way.. and walk away..

But sometimes, I do get a response and it does warm the heart..

have a good week people !!!