Just saw Swades for the nth time and it continues to make me take a long and hard relook at life in general. It's not about fancy designations at work or at the corporate, its not about whom you report to or what you do, It certainly aint about buying that new car which gives you an apparent ego boost, not about the number of influential people you meet and get clicked around with. Not about achieving targets, meeting deadlines, being the best broker in the firm or in the country. We get so caught up in counting the numbers that lead up to our targets, the number of awards that grace our showcase. We get great kicks in walking into a five star hotel and get so annoyed if the doorman doesnt do his duty up to our expected levels. We think it to be so fashionable to be seen on page 3 or to be invited to that much sought after 'party' that we feel a lower sense of self-worth if we are omitted.
Swades gives me a reality check. A check that subtly yet powerfully relects the triumph of human spirit. A story of one man's transformation brought about by the troubles he sees his fellow countrymen facing and moreover, transformation brought about by understanding his ability to make a difference. The fact that by sharing and giving we feel a sense of accomplishment that is unparalleled. That the smile on the faces of the people we love is worth more than any wealth in the world. Its about we-the people.
Jai Hind!!!
Swades gives me a reality check. A check that subtly yet powerfully relects the triumph of human spirit. A story of one man's transformation brought about by the troubles he sees his fellow countrymen facing and moreover, transformation brought about by understanding his ability to make a difference. The fact that by sharing and giving we feel a sense of accomplishment that is unparalleled. That the smile on the faces of the people we love is worth more than any wealth in the world. Its about we-the people.
Jai Hind!!!
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