Late..but its only when u see it that u can do smthing about it. And in this case - write about it!
There are some movies u hate, some movies u like, some movies u love..and some movies that hit u straight in the heart! “Turning 30” falls in the last category. Very realistic, open, critical and most importantly-very relatable. It is a very accurate description of the urban life, especially Mumbai. The men shown in it-the conventional, good-looking, rich, in love, charismatic…but ultimately –gutless freaks (Sid Makker). But can you blame them…isn’t everyone, and I mean everyone – at the bottom of their hearts-selfish? You would want to fend for urself first…but is that what life is about-living for yourself? The movie is a classic depiction of the balance you need to have in life-yes you need love, but you cant live only with it…you also need a career a.k.a. your true calling-your forte-something that you can call your own. Or vice versa..the degree of importance of career & love could vary between people, but both have to co-exist, necessarily. And not 25..but post 30,or 40..or whenever you think “its alright to stop being confused” or “I cant be confused anymore”. Its only then that a lot things will dawn on you…its like you decide when you have hit “your 30”. Its your life! :)
So I am going to stop ranting about the philosophy that hit me (incase you aren’t interested in the deep thought) Here are the 10 things you should watch the movie for -
1.Gul Panag and her super brilliant personality, the awesome chic look, the panache with which she carries herself, and her clothes and her haircut *totally love it*
2.Her friends – Malini (Tillotama Shome) & Rukhsana (Jeneva Talwar) who re-instill your faith in friendship and make you think of the people you would be willing to call “bestest, 3 AM, friends”
3.The ever cute Purab Kohli
4.Gul Panag’s house decor
5.All the coffee & wine that is drunk in the course of the movie
6.The idea of working in an advertising agency (cliché’..but still appealing to an engineer, who is now doing a run of the mill MBA!)
7.All the places in Mumbai you can identify (bandstand, azad maidan, eros, marine drive..)
8.The sophisticated birthday party (i.e. with no cake on the face) that you will be expected to have at 30
9.Sometimes men will be men, and you cant really do anything about it
10.And, lastly - to get a reality check on your life..a sincere introspection of where you are headed..and faith that its ok to be where you are!! Its your life!
There are some movies u hate, some movies u like, some movies u love..and some movies that hit u straight in the heart! “Turning 30” falls in the last category. Very realistic, open, critical and most importantly-very relatable. It is a very accurate description of the urban life, especially Mumbai. The men shown in it-the conventional, good-looking, rich, in love, charismatic…but ultimately –gutless freaks (Sid Makker). But can you blame them…isn’t everyone, and I mean everyone – at the bottom of their hearts-selfish? You would want to fend for urself first…but is that what life is about-living for yourself? The movie is a classic depiction of the balance you need to have in life-yes you need love, but you cant live only with it…you also need a career a.k.a. your true calling-your forte-something that you can call your own. Or vice versa..the degree of importance of career & love could vary between people, but both have to co-exist, necessarily. And not 25..but post 30,or 40..or whenever you think “its alright to stop being confused” or “I cant be confused anymore”. Its only then that a lot things will dawn on you…its like you decide when you have hit “your 30”. Its your life! :)
So I am going to stop ranting about the philosophy that hit me (incase you aren’t interested in the deep thought) Here are the 10 things you should watch the movie for -
1.Gul Panag and her super brilliant personality, the awesome chic look, the panache with which she carries herself, and her clothes and her haircut *totally love it*
2.Her friends – Malini (Tillotama Shome) & Rukhsana (Jeneva Talwar) who re-instill your faith in friendship and make you think of the people you would be willing to call “bestest, 3 AM, friends”
3.The ever cute Purab Kohli
4.Gul Panag’s house decor
5.All the coffee & wine that is drunk in the course of the movie
6.The idea of working in an advertising agency (cliché’..but still appealing to an engineer, who is now doing a run of the mill MBA!)
7.All the places in Mumbai you can identify (bandstand, azad maidan, eros, marine drive..)
8.The sophisticated birthday party (i.e. with no cake on the face) that you will be expected to have at 30
9.Sometimes men will be men, and you cant really do anything about it
10.And, lastly - to get a reality check on your life..a sincere introspection of where you are headed..and faith that its ok to be where you are!! Its your life!
2 comments:
Very well written...though I would have liked to read more of philosophy and your train of through while watching the movie...keep it coming
Thanks a ton! will elaborate more the next time I watch a movie! have u seen this one??
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