An Indecent Proposal - Review...

Just stumbled on this movie due to a late night session with a friend. Found the story intriguing so just wanted to write about it.

Is Love Really Invincible???

The story follows the lives of a happily married couple, David ( Woody Harrelson) and Diana (Demi Moore) Murphy. They end up blowing up all their money in Vegas and just when they are about to leave they meet the enigmatic millionaire John Gage ( Robert Redford - as amazing as ever). He makes an incredible offer wherein he offers them a Million dollars for one night with Diana. After a intellectual decision (NOT!!), they decide to go in for the deal. And they expected that nothing would change at all.... But it obviously did!!! The ending was a bit too expected. I felt that John was the only one who actually had some sense in the end to do something. Diana was a fool. and David an even bigger one for getting talked into Diana's innocent talks. 

I'm not saying it was the best movie ever. There were times when all you could think of was "WTF?? How can you even do that?" , but it was alright in the end. I mean, she had to say Yes or there would be no movie. Obviously. But I don't want to dwell on the script or the acting. Robert Redford is as amazing as ever. I mean,  even though I haven't seen much of his movies, its quite understandable why people would want to say "YES"

The thing about such a movie is that it makes you sort of question your own moral base and judgement.Would I say "Yes"?? If you would ask me now, I would say "No". I believe love is enough. I believe love can conquer all. Well, just don't want to get cynical here but that is exactly what David said in the movie. 

"I believed we were invincible. I believed our love was as strong as ever"

But is it?? Is love really so strong? Is it naive to believe it is? Somehow, when watching the movie there was this very factor which went against all my principles. The idea of selling out everything for money. I acknowledge that money is what drives the world around. But does it have to be so tempting? Does it invoke such a feeling of greed and want in a person that they are willing to sell their own souls for it.

The Devil In Disguise??

I found the movie quite Faustian in a way. Selling your soul to the devil for worldly gain. Although the most important thing that the couple lost here was their bond and trust for each other. But does that even matter these days?? Is it only my weary soul complaining about the nuances of modern love or are there people out there who feel the same?? 

No doubt, I question myself a lot and proclaim to know a lot about love and its happenings. But I'm still quite innocent to its workings. But that does not stop me from trying to question things I believe in. Love is one of the few things I truly believe in. If I don't understand that, how can I understand anything? 

Like to end with a line from Noah And The Whale:

 And if you don't believe in God,

how can you believe in love?

It is definitely not one of my favourite lines being agnostic myself. But it does make one think.!!!

On Keeping Promises

It's easy to say "Yes" to something. But so difficult to go through with it..

I always thought I was an  incredibly resourceful person. That I would know what to do whenever a crisis occurred and I would be and excellent "Thinking On My Feet" kind of person. Sadly, 'm not as good as my imaginative projection of myself. I doubt myself a lot. Especially in silly matters. I like working hard. But I don't have the patience to get through with it. I want to achieve great things in life. But I don't have the determination to go through with it. I always let myself down especially at the last. When most of the fighting is over. 


I'm a 90% person. I slog till I get it almost done. But that last bit. That last extra effort. That's where my carefully constructed sand castle comes tumbling down . And then it takes even longer to pick up the pieces. Irritating, isn't it?


I hate it when I doubt myself. I hate it when I'm indecisive and unsure of the path ahead. I like being certain. Not in everything. But certainly in knowing my own mind and my own abilities. There is something intriguing about uncertainty in some things. 

"It is often in the darkest 

skies that we see the 

brightest stars

Maybe it is is good to have these doubting sessions sometimes. Maybe it helps you understand yourself better. Maybe it makes you more certain of things in a way. Maybe everyone can live beyond what they're 

capable of. 

And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.

And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.

Get over your hill and see what you find there,

With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.

Maybe one day, I'll see this period as one of the foundations of life. One of those things that makes you stronger. Something which will lift you from your abyss of despair. Of uncertainty. Its times like these when you truly get a holistic understanding of your character and resolve in life. 


As Mumford & Sons say:

Love it will not betray you

Dismay or enslave you, it will set you free

Be more like the man you were made to be

There is a design, an alignment, a cry

Of my heart to see,

The beauty of love as it was made to be

Maybe I'll just live like I love. Carefree. Generously. Wholly. Alive.

On The World Cup!!!!

Yes!!!!!! India Won!!!!!! Whoopppeee!!!!


World cup fever!! What do I say about it?? It's like a madness which creeps through the bones of every Indian and makes even the most serious and sane person completely lose control. Even I'm not excluded from this insane behaviour. But it's the bloody World Cup!! Who cares about being sane and normal and or so calm and Boring!!! Cricket is in my blood!! It's my religion!! I love the game. 

My colony has literally gone crazy. A huge projector was set up and we had a DJ and the entire
colony danced and celebrated. It was an awesome experience. People have jumped in the pool. There's live music!! Its like a National Day Reunion!!

Cricket is something which unites everyone together. Enemies become friends. It's like the World War is won. And if it's against Pakistan, it's like an all out war!! When you're watching the final its like War!! And when patriotic songs like "Vande Mataram " come up, you cant help but just swell with pride and love for your country...

And the best thing I love is the superstitions people have.
 Sit in that position with your legs crossed. Put your chair in this angle and don't get up. 
Start shouting slogans like- 

Jeetega hi jeetega, India hi jeetega

( we'll win, we'll win. India will win) 

OR

 "Who can ?? Zaheer Khan!!  

   Kiske sar par Hoga Taaj? Yuvraj!!

 ( On whose head shall sit the crown? Yuvraj! The Hindi word for crown in Taaj which is why it makes sense) 

But it's even better when you do all these things and then an opposing wicket falls or a four is hit. It may not be logical but it rejuvenates you and makes ulyou feel involved. 

I have loved the World Cup And I'm super proud my country has hosted such an awesome event. It gives everyone a sense of pride and a boost especially after so many fiascos like the CWG scam or the 2G scam.
I didn't get an opportunity to go for the World Cup. Maybe some other time.

Kyle and his fav. player - Virat Kohli!!

Zaheer is too awesome....

I don't Hate him anymore...

An Absolute Legend!!!

A True Hero!!!

India win!!

Its time to be Insane...

I don't care if you'll think this is lame!!! I'm posing with India!!! Yes!!

World Champions!!!

The Dream Is Fulfilled...

I loved my crazy "Supporting" sessions for England and South Africa...But watching the Final was just amazing. I felt so alive. And I Love my Country so much at this moment. I feel so complete at this moment. Its hard to describe how important a team is to you. Although Cricket is just a sport, it just means so much more. I did support England ( sometimes even versus India...) but it never made sense. It didn't mean so much . 


Most people might say i just like India now because we won.. But I think it's because I've realised what I truly am. I'm Indian!!! And I'm Bloody Proud of it. I may love British TV or African safaris or even some Brit or Saffa cricketers, but it's just not as important or as long lasting as the feeling you get when your own country does it for you...


The World Cup Is Over....


 The IPL is yet to come!!

Rooting for Mumbai Indians!!

On Wanting.....

We're flawed because we want so much more,We're ruined because we get these things and wish for what we had....

I couldn't agree with Don Draper more!! I want so many things. I get most of them. But there comes a point when you just " want " things. You don't need them . And that's when you have to draw the line. Do you need to get that Blackberry! Will your life fall apart without it. I don't think so!! What's more after a couple of months you don't even feel the same way about it. We live in this consumerist, materialistic generation wherein you have to compete with everyone to look cool, It doesn't matter if you don't need it. You have to live by the Code.

I was recently having this philosophical talk with S the other day.There was one thing she said, " Whatever you do, never stop thinking!" which really got to me. What does she mean by that. Of course , I think. Don't I? Don't we? Then why do we ignore every single thing in life.Why are we so willing to join the rat pack? Why do we forsake all our values to just get ahead in life? Distraction is the name of the game. We ave movies, celebrities to grab our attention to take our eyes away from the real crux of the matter. We have stopped questioning everything. We just believe. Talk about trust being over-rated! I feel we are losing the very essence of our humanity by refusing to question! Politicians scheme, the Government hides, People deceive and yet we seem to take it. Convenient, isn't it?? 

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day!!! The day when you have to show people how much you love them. I may seem a bit hard on this day. You may say its because of Sour Grapes!! I say it is because I believe Love should be celebrated everyday. Love doesn't have to be shown through gifts and dinner somewhere, Love is shown through the holding of hands, through that kiss on the forehead, through that look which only both of you understand! I may have this dreamy perception of Love and most probably am due for a huge reality check. But I refuse to believe so. It's no point being cynical. It hasn't helped me before. I doubt it will help me now. So I will wait... I will hope... For that certain someone who sort of feels the same way about things like I do. Someone who laughs with me...Shares my burdens.... Is With Me...

Love is like a fairytale. We get to write how it ends!!! It's no one's responsibility to tell you how to live your life. It's your life, Make it beautiful...