Ma kasam, filmy hoon

Just watched Nalpathiyonnu (41) - a Malayalam film and story unlike any that I have seen in my life. What a story and film by Lal Jose and team in his 25th outing. In my view, his best so far. Must watch. 10/10 for the unusual storyline, plot twists and tension in the heart till the last but one scene before the climax. Great casting, acting, direction, music and location shooting in Shabarimala pilgrimage centre in Kerala. Nimisha Sajayan continues to be my favourite actress for her clear convictions and choices as an actress, human being and as a role model, inspiration and courage for women who don’t fit the traditional notions of beauty. This would count as among Biju Menon’s best performance in a serious role besides the one in the recent national award winning Ayyapanum Koshiyum (2020). This was my first experience of Sharanjith who plays one of the pivotal roles of Vavachi Kannan. What an actor and memorable performance when you compare his turnout to his normal photos on Google...

Should you watch Laal Singh Chaddha? My suggestion is: NO! … … … Not if you think you are supremely intelligent. Not if you think you are smart. Not if you think you have figured out the world. Not if you think you have figured out your place in the world, your purpose and destiny. Not if you are caught unawares or purposely in the bipolar world of right and wrong. Not if religious and political ideology is more important than the idea of humanity. Not if being right is more important than being wise and compassionate. Not if you hate Aamir Khan for whatever reasons including intellectual, ideological, religious and political because of the questions he has taken the risk to ask of us and ask for us. Not if you think that as a failure at the family level he shouldn’t do anything else. Not if you don’t like crying happy tears. Not if you think only the weak sissies cry. Not if your self-worth, self-importance and self-esteem depend on pulling other people down even though there maybe ma...