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DM's 2nd phase of Maamidom

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...

Dhobhi Ghat (aka Mumbai Diaries)

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...