Atlast - Becoming

Ever since I heard and read about Michelle Obama's book titled - Becoming, I have been waiting to get my hands on this book. After a long wait, I finally got the book yesterday. So what did I do, stopped reading the other 2 books and started this book. The journey so far has been enticing and enriching. 
I will post my review about this book shortly. So long!

March Month Web Series

            We are ten days into March, and I am done watching this month's web series. Indeed a no brainer to guess which one it is for the month. Is is - MADE IN HEAVEN. Since the trailers have been out, I have waited for it's release on Women's Day - March 8th. 
It is crafted to beautifully that I couldn't wait to finish the season. Made in Heaven is a Wedding Planning company run by Tara Khanna and Karan Mehra. Every episode shows a wedding and goes back and forth about the main characters lives, which include Tara, Karan, Faiza, Adil, Kabir and Jazz. 
It is so well woven that there isn't a dull moment in the whole season. Typical scenarios about Big Fat Indian Weddings and the vices and virtues that they all come with. 
I must add, Tara Khanna aka Sobhita's acting is what I liked the best. The rest of them have done a great job too. 
It deals with Weddings, Manipulations, Gay issues, Love, Betrayal, Loneliness, Grit and a wide array of such ingredients that go into making this web series. 
Lastly, I am in love with the song - Meant to Be by Ananya Birla which has been playing in loop from the last 2 days.

Recommendation: High
Rating: 4.5/5

Do watch Made in Heaven, you will really like it.

Of Vices & Virtues

Most of us have the habit of accepting our Virtues and ignoring the Vices. But in life, vices and virtues form the part of the circle. It is radically not possible to embrace either and leave the other. We are not flawless and I don't think anyone can either be.
The vices and the virtues are part of being you, and we must be able to hold them tight. No need to pretend that we are topped with only virtues and vices are a taboo. Let's not profess like we are the epitome of virtues. The day the pretense goes away, we will all have more peace within us. 
So, love your vices, love your virtues. It defines who you are!

Brain & Brakes

              Two days ago, my aunt and me were on her two - wheeler. We were going to book train tickets. It was a short ride, hence we had decided that we would take the bike. As we were riding along, I realized, most people have forgotten to use the brakes in their vehicles. Every one wants to rush along like they are on their last journey. No one wants to follow any rules of the road and everybody cruises along. 
To make matters worse, people honk like there is no tomorrow. constantly they are honking like people will magically start flying. Nobody has any patience and every driver or rider is an agitated one. 
As we reached out destination, it dawned on me that along with brakes, people have indeed stopped using their brain as well. 
No Brakes, No Brain - Seems like a new mantra on our roads.
 People should use their brain and brakes and then we will see the rules of the road being followed by every one of us.

Gully Boy - Finally

             After a long wait, I finally managed to watch Gully Boy. And Boy, I must admit, I loved the movie. Blown with Ranveer and Alia's performance. As I sat through the movie, I realized, every character Ranveer plays, he justifies them so well. He gets into the role with perfection. Alia, is another actor who essays every role so beautifully. 

The whole movie made me believe Ranveer to be the real Gully Boy. His rapping in the movie is foot tapping. The guy who has played MC Sher - Siddhant has acted so well in the movie too. 

Recommendation: Very High

Rating: 5/5

For anyone who has missed, please go watch it. 

Artists and their Creativity

           

              Every artist makes me wonder, where and how do their creative juices flow? If we have to talk about a Writer, who so creatively spins stories, it always leaves me gobsmacked.
I have been a lifelong reader and every book I read, leaves me so awestruck. The words that fall into place and weave such magical tales, is mind blowing. How do the writers come up with new stories each time that manages to grip the readers. Imagine those writers who have written multiple books. How do they manage doing it? How do they write up such brilliant stories? How do their creative juices flow? I always have multiple questions in my mind.

To write a story with a plot, multiple characters, emotions and a masterly story towards finish line. Gift of words is what these artists have in them that makes them weave magic. It is a lonely and relentless pursuit of a journey with every book. But every writer embarks upon this ride with ease and gusto. Kudos to all the writers!

Someday, I hope to be a writer and manage to tell the tales that spin in my head!! Till then, keep reading and keep writing. 

My March Reads - Lined Up

                 I have a few books that I have lined up for my March Reading. Here is my list,

1. Vivekananda Biography
2. Inner Engineering
3. The Secret of the Druids
4. The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred Year Old Man
5. Chanakya Chants

Now, I will see how many from this line up will I finish. Stay Tuned!

One At a Time

              All of us a lot going on. But the beauty is in unraveling it one at a time.We should try to sort it all at once, then we have no clarity about anything that is going on. So here are a few sorters,

1. Take it one at a time
2. Focus on the one that is taken up
3. Patience is virtue and don't lose it
4. Keep calm and carry on
5. If it helps, make a note of all the things that need attention in your life
6. Check as and when one is sorted
7. Talk to friends and family, it always helps
8. Remember, there is always a solution
9. Be persistent 
10. There is always someone up above to guide

Hope is waking dream. Don't lose hope ever!

To Read List

       I have a set of book that I want to read,

1. Accidental Further Adventures of the 100 year old man - Jonas Jonasson
2. The 3 Secret Cities - Matthew Reilly
3. The 5 A.M Club - Robin Sharma
4. Less - Andrew Sean
5. Becoming - Michelle Obama


This is the First set that I have in my To-Read List. Out of these five, I have the first book with me to start.

My Movie Wall - For Feb

                     I have decided that from this month on, I will post my movie wall as well. So here is the list of movies I watched for February,

1. Uri
2. Total Dhamaal
3. F2
4. The Game Night
5. Mardi Gras
6. Richie Rich
7. Monte Carlo

I watch movies in Five languages - Hindi, English, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu.