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Just finished watching Woody Allen's 'Another Woman'. Am presently sitting pretty, swelling with thoughts about life, marriage and relationships. For those who don't know Woody Allen (actor, writer and director), his movies often do this to its viewers. Some of his followers might think that he simply presents the same broth in different dishes but I would say that every time he brings in a different perspective to one situation. Each time he reinforces the fact that the knowledge of self is above any other of its kind. Why does it become so difficult at times to confront your own feelings? One part of you so wants to break out of its silos while the other part forces you to subside your inner-most desires. However, the best part is after a decade of such a tumultuous happening in your life, it would comfortably hide in the back of your mind as a harmless faint memory, suddenly out of the dark, staring you straight in your eyes. It would then tickle your imagination, ma...

Having sex, food and sleep seem to be my 3 favourite activities in the order of priority these days. Can't (and don't even want to) find the reason for my existence. Career seems to be on auto-mode and basic minimum efforts go towards maintaining an average performance in office. Am I now without any dreams and dilemmas? Have I stopped sharing my feelings? Well, no. I am still the same in these respects. I am dying to find myself in this new world full of responsibilities which I am hardly able to do justice to. I have no clue what would make me happy. It is just a state of being. Does marriage do this to you? Well, can't blame it entirely. Everybody seems to be at a distance. Can't find anybody close to reach to. I am left on my own to interpret the way of my life. Feel lonely but can't say don't enjoy being this way. Many new people have entered my life bringing new flavours to relish and remember. It is they who make this journey memorable. With this I am fin...

The latest update on Maamis, especially DM, is quite known to the world by now. DM is married (much to everybody's relief incl. V who couldn't be sure till the end about DM's intentions to marry him!). Well, let's address the immediate question on our minds - how has DM's life changed post marriage. There are substantial changes, why don't we list all of them down: 1. Then, DM's parents woke her up with great difficulty in the morning to drive her to office on time, now V does the job for her 2. Then, DM's mom used to make breakfst for her, now V does the job for her 3. Then, DM's dad used to keep track of her finances, now V does the job for her 4. Then, DM 's parents were a victim of her mood swings, now V has taken that privileged position But some credit could be given to the poor DM for the below: 1. Adjusting quickly to the B'lore environment 2. Traveling by auto now (a switch from chauffeur driven car) 3. Doing some of the household ch...

Came across a different genre of Indian cinema after a long time! The movie left me bewildered (to see the intertwined lives of the 4 prime characters of different backgrounds) , troubled (not to have found a happy ending), guessing (about the way ahead for all the living characters) and moved (as I got involved in the movie to the extent to empathizing with the characters - Arun, Yasmin, Shie and Zohaib). The movie is definitely a visual treat - credit goes to the cinematographer. The breathtaking views of Mumbai, right from the shabby slums to the tallest buildings of the concrete jungle including Ganpati celebration and Monsoon, have been presented with an aesthetic touch. Though the movie proceeds at a slow pace, it turns interesting as it unfolds. A painter (Arun) getting inspiration from a common girl full of hope and desires (Yasmin), who finally loses her wish to live due to her unfaithful husband is a touching part of the story. The intense reaction of Arun on seeing the last...

Two people, risen from nadir in terms of socio-economic background, aged differently though – one in his thirties and the other in his sixties. They manage to rise in their society, far above the others on the basis of their talent and determination to succeed. One becomes a part of the showbiz (media person) and the other finds himself in dirty politics (politician). One wants to reach the heights of popularity in not only London, Australia but America while the other wants his life/honour back in the eyes of the American people. ‘To be liked’ is something which both longed for. Circumstances bring both of them face to face as opponents, wherein only one can re-gain the lost life of fame. As events unfold, experienced politician shatters the confidence of the young interviewer, talking his way out of tricky questions, highlighting his achievements and noble intentions. However, in the last knock-out round, tables turn upside down. Knowingly or unknowingly, the night before the D-day, ...