Friday, September 19, 2008

Mumbai meri jaan

Yesterday I saw Mumbai meri jaan. My say on the movie is, Indian bollywood has been elevated to a new height in the recent past. Movies like summer 2007, Dor, Black n White, a Wednesday and to an extent “C” kompnay have not been made only for the box office, but to awaken the sleeping mankind.
Indian film industry is indeed doing a fantabulous job by making movies on subjects which no one likes to touch. Which no one likes to speak about. Not only is it making people aware of the facts n reality, but also lessening the gap that has come between humans.
Mumbai meri jaan for example might appear to some of the audiences as just a a story about the situation after the blasts in Mumbai. I feel that theres more to it, played by actor Paresh Rawal.
The concept of common man has been common in these films. How a common man feels is clearly portrayed by the script. And not only the helplessness of a common man, but also what a common man can do, is depicted. A common man has the strongest power in his hands. Whereas on the contrast, common man feels that he can do nothing. If a common man comes down to doing something, he alone would be sufficient to shake n break all the negativities in the society. What is needed is awareness. Awareness of how to use his powers, so that it goes in a positive direction only, n another Godhra is not created again.
When a common man revolts, a mob of revolutionaries (actively or passively) follow him. This mob should know which direction to take, otherwise it just creates another problem instead of a solution.
Father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi was one such figure who knew how to steer the mob in a positive direction. It doesn’t take any extra powers to become a leader like that. We just need to realize the main motto of our lives, of our revolution. Its not necessary to become a leader. Its not necessary to create disturbances. What is necessary is, to bring a positive change in the society.
Aggression or offensiveness isn’t needed. Calm minds with deeper insights are needed. A clear purpose is needed for a revolution. A revolution which is not aimed at harming, but creating more peace, is needed. For this revolution, one doesn’t have to go n sit on roads. One doesn’t need to protest. One just needs to understand. Understanding their own selves n everyone around them. One needs to be reminded of brotherhood. One needs to be reminded that everyone of us is made of the same tissue n bone. Everyone of us has blood flowing through our veins. Everyone of us is the same creation of God. The first n foremost thing about being alive is, we are similar creation of God. It hurts everyone the same way when some harm is caused. Religion, castes, status, all these are man made things. If everyone around the world is stripped off with the name, religion, money, status etc, we would be the same common man. When at that time we can understand n accept each other,y cant we right now. Why cant we accept that we are one. That its just are ways of living which is different. Why should we do anything which could harm anyone in the world. What would we feel if we were at their place. And we would be, one day or the other.
People who know me say im impractical. I want you all to help me become practical. I want you all to suggest me ways.
Would you help?

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