Gloomy? Watch these!

Over the years I have made a list of my very own comfort movie collection and this so happened that when ever I watched these movies I instantly felt relaxed.

My Best Remedy for Bad/Depressed/Gloomy Mood-

1) Wake Up Sid: Sid, a carefree, dependent and rich young guy who is kicked out of his parents house, finds place to live in his older, intelligent and independent friend, Aisha's small apartment and the film showcases their journey together. A very sweet and much closer to life film. Everyone who has lived alone at some point in life can very well relate to this movie.

2) Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara- 3 old friends decides to go for a much awaited holiday road trip to Spain. The movie has everything - friendship, comedy, hardship, euphoria, romance, breakup, dance, beautiful songs and amazing scenery with life fundas. It reminds you to love your life again. After watching this movie I have made an addition to my bucket list - Trip to Spain :)

3) Eat Pray Love- A memoir of famous writer Elizabeth Gilbert's journey from depressed divorce to happy ever after phase. I personally just love this movie and the additional reasons for me are Javier Bardem, Julia Roberts, interesting Italy and mesmerizing Bali and moreover the freedom of choice which she is able to make in film. I have also loved reading the book but the movie is no less. Instant feel good film.

4) Rang De Basanti- The best Bollywood film according to me. I don't remember even one of such times when I would have felt lethargic after watching this film. It has adrenaline high dose in each scene with best ever comedy timing, strong dialogues,the strongest start cast ever, powerful songs, power packed performance by all starts and just the best movie.

5) Aisha -  A perfect chick flick but with a good feel to it. I know there are people criticizing the movie but I just drool over the nice easy going story. Its a gala time.

6)Kahaani- Vidya balan at her best. Its a thriller movie and you must be wondering why it is in my feel good movie category. Well the movie is shot with brilliance. A picturesque kolkata at its backdrop, visually an amazing movie. I love the night scenes with traffic lights, tram, easy to go appeal. hmmmm. maybe I am looking for peace. And who would not love Vidya's screen presence?

7) Julie and Julia - So tell me one thing? What do you do when you are gloomy? Eat right? So, this movie will satisfy those hunger pangs or may be increase it but will surely help you come out of that zoned out mode. I personally have craving for bruschetta after I watch this movie. yumm

8) No reservation - This again is one of those satisfying movies. Maybe I just love catherine zeta-jones or food or music or love but this is one of those movies I watch most of the time.

9) Sex and the city- I just loveeee Carrie and ofcourse Big and Miranda and Samantha and Charlotte. This has to be in my list as I practically don't remember the times I have seen the film. It has it all - the lose, win, love, lust, friends, city, dreams, freedom aahhhh how much more should I write to convince you all now. Just go and watch it.

10) Sex and the city 2- No more words. Just go an indulge.

Well this blog was no brainier. Right? All the movies I have loved watching when have had sore throat, under weather or sad or bored or in any other weirder mood mostly because they all have that euphoric feeling of happiness. You loose something but with struggle you get that and more back. And mostly these things are not more than life and are simple things which you and I crave for each day. Well I hope you will enjoy these too.

Destiny: A loaded word

What is Destiny?


A friend recently posted a whats app status "The beauty is in Walking... we are betrayed by Destination".  An extremely true statement. Isnt't it?

For as far as I can remember, all that we were told and taught was how to get good grades so that we can get admission in good college so that we can get a high paying job so that we can get good marriage proposals so that we can get settled with 2 kids, partner for life, house loan, retirement plan, a car (better than neighbors) and family holidays. So, everything was planned till the end and I think that is why we loose fun in all this as we know what is leading to what. For example, if you end up getting bad scores then you will end up in average college and then you will end up in basic salary and then you will slog your ass to earn more so that you can manage to get a decent life partner. This is mostly true for our male friends as for females the equation is pretty simple, "(good looks + good marriage proposal) AND (good bank balance + good marriage proposal)  "

I hope I am not being cynical here. I guess these things are important in life... wait a minute... REALLY?

What is the fun in walking a path which is much likely known to you. Even then, there will be lots and lots of issues, problems and heartbreaks so does it not make sense to just keep walking and not thinking about the end result?

I know its not that easy. We are brought up with a knowledge of outcome as we are result oriented people. But still, at some point or other, we might feel that the beauty is in not knowing the answers, in walking the mystical path, in finding a new twist and turns along the way and most people do get to this crossroad after a eventful soul searching episode in life.

What is our destiny?

Its nothing but the outcome of all the actions we end up taking in life. Its pretty simple. It really is not something pre defined or decided by higher powers. As I am sure God didnt want people to live in misery and with pain as I am sure God is not that of a sadist. So, as per my personal belief, the only truth in this word destiny is "its bullshit". Everyone is a loved child of the higher powers and all of us are made up of same atoms and cells. Yes I do agree that circumstances are always different for everyone but the end result is the thing which we create our self and is certainly not something destined.

Think about it, if you will lie on bed crying for the sorrows and will leave it all on destiny then the only destiny you will have is back sores. ROFL.

So lets just live this day to the fullest,do the things which brings smile on someone's face, do something you love to do with passion, keep burning that flame of desire in you.

Go Get Out and LIVE!

Meera chapter 10

Sunday morning# Alarm snooze @ 7 AM# Eyes wide open # Happy smile on face#

This was a new avatar of Meera. After leaving Chirag in Lucknow, she never felt at peace with herself. Things were changing now. She had an admirer and she could say that because in the last one week she had multiple conversations with Sid. Even then one part of her brain kept saying please go slow as those things which happens so quick are usually a disaster.

But this time it was different. She was with a mature man, Sid was almost 33 years old and was well educated from a renowned university. He used to work as a manager at his previous firm from where he decided to quit to start his business. He was smart, decent , knowledgeable and hardworking = all the things Meera wanted in her guy.

She jumped out of bed in a hurry and realized its only 7 and she is not meeting him until mid day so there was a hell lot of time to start getting ready. But time was her enemy as it moved as slow as it could and she did not want to ping him as she didn't want to express her desperation to him. After several cups of coffee and a face pack later, she decided to start getting ready. After an hour while checking herself in mirror she ticked a mental checklist, Hair- well straightened, Makeup- Subtle, Dress- nice jeans and blue blouse which she brought from Zara for this day, it was made up of crochet kind of stitch and was slightly see through, Shoes- her favorite peep toes, so here she was looking subtle and sexy at the same time.

Within an hour with all the prep she was ready for the big DATE. Only problem was she didn't know if this really was a date.

When she reached the pre-decided coffee-shop in Khan Market Sid was already there. It was quite evident from his gesture that he was pleased to see her. They both hugged in a slight awkward way.

Sid while complementing Meera: You are looking very nice.
Meera thanked him and returned the favor.

The waiter came too quick and placed two giant menu cards in front of them which  had a funny shape of Wine Bottle and served them their drinks. It seemed Sid had pre ordered two fruit crushes for both of them.

Meera: Hmmm so finally we meet.
Sid: Yup. I cant say am not excited coz I am.

Meera: (smiling) I cant say I am not impressed by your manners coz I am.
Sid: oh cmon. These are just small things but ya I would like to do something better for you like finding a decent job.
Meera: So did you find one for me?
Sid: Yes mam. I have a friend and there are openings in his organization. I have given him your number and you will get a call soon. (Sid said proudly)
Meera : Oh wow. Thats great. So now I am really impressed.
Sid: Just take me out for a coffee once you get the job (winked)

Waiter came to take orders and Sid leaned towards Meera and said "Since this is the first time we are together why don't you order? " and Meera thought to herself its really is a date.

She ordered some red pasta, chicken ravioli and mushroom with black beans and left the decision of wine on Sid.

It seemed like a complete shift of character in her. Only few months earlier she was all depressed and bruised from a relationship and today her face was stretched the whole time into a smile. She liked the feeling of sitting with a man who looks at her while eating rather than checking out the girls at next table and who talks to waiter in a polite way instead of treating him like a servant.

Sid waved his hand in front of her face, Hello, what happened? Where are you lost? Am I too bad of a company?

Oh not at all. I was just thinking of something, she replied and decided to pay attention here rather than mentally analyzing things. And just then Sid said, "so what do you like to do next?"  and she replied,"I dont know. Anything is fine with me". "So lets go for a movie if you like or may be we can go to Kingdom of dreams or perhaps for a long drive if you like", he offered.

Ummmm, I think movie would be OK for today as I have to go little early and kingdom of dreams is fun only at night and long drive would not be that fun too in this heat, she said.

So they decided to go for a movie "Queen". The theater was quite far for a road trip and thus they had more time to chat in car. It was unbelievable for her that a man can be so intellectual and sensitive at the same time. Their talk again went to politics and system.

Sid: By cleaning roads, this new party will not be able to develop our country. I know cleaning is required but on a list of priorities they should have new industrial reforms and infrastructural developments and forming new policies to increase the gdp.

I completely agree with you Sid but you are deviating from the topic. Government will make policies but when at grass root level there is corruption then how can they ensure that all the implemented policies are taking effect? she said while defending her party.

Oh dear Meera, just give me a month and I will change your views. I promise you that I will make you a pro for my party and they both laughed about it and headed for movie.

While watching the scene when actor in the movie leave actress a day before wedding Meera realized this is the wrong movie she has chosen to watch with him as she was unable to control her emotions at that time. She was  just like the actress some time back. The only difference was she left him but other than that life was pretty much the same. She took an auto with all her bags while he was asleep in middle of night and went to airport without realizing that her eyes were full tears.  A tear dropped while thinking of that night and watching the actress cry. She wiped it quickly but it was too late and Sid had already seen it.

The later part of movie was heroic and they both enjoyed every bit of it. In parking lot, Sid asked her that why she cried and she felt like this is the right time to tell him about her past but somehow she could not tell him and she just gave a shy smile to is question.

He dropped her home and they both hugged nicely this time. He planted a kiss on her cheek and wished her goodnight.