Have you ever wondered?

Say, you are travelling by the city bus. You got in at the terminus and were lucky enough to find a seat. As the bus rolls on, more people get on and soon enough, the bus is choc-a-bloc with people. Have you ever wondered who'd have taken your seat if you weren't on the bus?

Wierd train of thought, but its happened to me multiple times. Sounds familiar?

Thank You

Remember Gol Maal? Yes, its the movie that featured Amol Palekar in a "double" role trying to outwit Utpal Chatterjee. Remember Namak Haram, Anari, Anupama, Chupke Chupke, Sadma, Mili, Abhimaan, Khoobsurat, Bawarchi... the list goes on. All these movies have one thing in common... the director.

Hrishikesh Mukherjee is no more.

Hrishida is, (according to me) the greatest Indian filmmaker. His greatness stems from one single attribute of his movies - his stories were about the common man. Many of his movies din't have a "superstar" 'cos the power of the script and narrative were such that the audience din't need one. If you asked a Hindi movie buff to list his all-time favorite movies, chances are you'll find a few movies directed by Hrishida.

Filmmakers become immortal if they make one great movie. But, here is a person who made dozens of great movies. Without knowing, Hrishida gave me lots of wonderful gifts in the form of his movies.....

Perhaps his greatest gift to me is Anand, my all-time favourite movie.

Thank You Hrishida.

Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaaye
Saanjh ki Dulhan Badan Churaye
Chupke se Aaye

Mere Khayalon ke Aangan Mein
Koi Sapnon ke Deep Jalayen
Deep Jalayen

Decisions II

So, I finally made my decision sometime back (I had to, we work on deadlines, you see :) If nothing, it did show that I have some great friends who can be approached and be sure that they'll give you their piece of mind and not some sugar-coated advise. Thanks folks!

That said, I am mostly certain that the final decision is the right one.

Decisions, decisions

Sometimes I think how awesome it'd be if we are perpetually in primary school, no pressures, no great expectations, not so much of an ambition to speak of. But, if life was only so simple...

Today is one of those decision days. Nothing earth shattering, but I've bought myself a day to sleep over it. Lets see how it pans out....