Hope

Watched 3 idiots during the weekend and like majority of people used numerous adjectives to praise the movie. The message embedded in the movie was clearly delivered and I will be ruminating over it till a new issue comes up. Underdog movies have always been one of my favorite genre and I blindly cling on the message being delivered. I am aware of the fact that a carefully scripted movie sequence cannot be replicated in real life, still such movies generate hope. It’s a funny thing, this hope; feeds the mind to look at the brighter side.

I do not know if this is the effect that such movies have on others. Or is it that I am getting swayed because of the absence of hope in my life. I am convincing myself that the latter is not true and am finding reasons to justify my conclusion. This is a battle which I feel I am losing and sooner or later I will succumb. God I need to break from this mundane life, this feeling of inactivity and stagnation.

Snatch

Watched Snatch yesterday...a Guy Ritchie flick. I won’t call it directed by Guy Ritchie; the apt word would be crafted. It is an art form in itself. He has expertly managed to include all the players in such a manner that they contribute to the story and supplement each other. Now I have to scout for more Guy Ritchie movies, Abhinav help me.Tell me where can I get his movies in Mumbai. 

Age of loneliness

Felt odd coming back to an empty flat. Yes there is a consolation as Satish will be coming back soon and Takur will be joining us. But looking back, my three year stay in Flat no: 415, B1, Chitrawani has been eventful. Over the years the number of members reduced from an all time high of six to the current low of three (including Satish & Takur). The exodus started one year back by Bibya’s marriage. The last one happened this Saturday with Loki getting married. For me, all of this appears to have happened very fast. No more I can fight with Tarun over VH1, Star Movies and HBO, can discuss crap with Loki (We have debated over all sort of crap under the sun).  

Normally it will be 9:00 P.M when all the members will be getting back to the flat. (Strike out Loki, his normal time is between 11:30 P.M to whatever time). Everyone is tired and frustrated by the day’s work, but it does not come in the way of a good fight / healthy debate (Inclusion of Loki in healthy debates normally ends with him getting beaten up).  For outsiders the topic of fights may look like crazy, but for us it is just normal. Economic growth trends comparison between India and China, Inflation and its impact on common man and banking norms are just some of the topics. I do not why people view these topics as queer.

They say that marriage is a life changing event in a Man’s life, but in this case marriage of my room mates are turning out be life changing events for me. I no longer feel like watching English entertainment channels and am viewing the topics like debt burden of Dubai as odd topics.

It is only a matter of time before Satish and Takur will move out, then what. I am staring into gloom. I can feel the insanity that’s creeping in. God please save me.

A Rocking Affair

It was one of my monthly trip to Pune. Like always excited as it provides a diversion from my usual balanced lifestyle in Mumbai. To add on, Abhinav was in Pune for the weekend, a brief stopover on his trip from home in Bihar to workplace in Chennai.As always i was planning to return back on Sunday evening. Abhinav did suggested me to postpone my trip to next day morning, but i brushed it aside. My stern decision softnend the moment he put forth the idea of going to HardRock Cafe in Pune. Knowing my strong affinity to Rock music he knew that i will be lured into it.

We planned the session in detail & send invites. By 4 - 5 p.m, things were almost decided. The plan looked somewhat like this.

Venue: The HardRock Cafe, Pune.

Attendies

1.Inhabitants of Flat No:405, A2, Mount Vert Pristine, Pune (Read Murali, Saish).

2.NDA: Lt.Co. Mahima & Dilip.

3.Nishant & Roshni.

4. Myself & Abhinav.

    

We met at the venue by 8:00 pm. It was not as crowded as i expected which came as releif. The first song i heard while entering ensured me that i am in for a treat, and HardRock did not disappoint me.

Shortly after settling, we started the process of getting sloshed. Beer started the proceeding followed by cocktails & Shots. After nearly three hours, the place was winding up and we got a shocker in the form of bill. The bill of 10K evoportated the liquor induced happy state. Then it was frantic collection of money, counting & recounting. In the end we managed as some of us had the sense of carrying extra money.

The expenses has not dampened our spirits, infact i am looking forward to the next visit.