Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Random things that came to my mind after watching BajiRao Mastani

I was told about the movie by some people I know. They said it's a must watch movie and the cinematography was awsome. So I decided to go and watch the movie on Sunday December 2015. The movie started an my initial reaction was "it's just gonna be another movie about some prince falling for a princess... cliche."
   Then, I was suprised. The love story depicted was so realistic and digestable. There were many unrealistic scenarios. However, The movie is after all not historically accurate. It has very good plot development and Ranveer as well as Priyanka and Deepika were fantastic in their respective roles. The music was captivating and so were the choreography and settings.
         Few scenes in the movie are so emotionally overwhelming. I couldn't control my emotions. Coodos to the director and scriptwriter(s). The movie gives a lot of good messages and points out some things that our society (not just Indian but global) needs to either hold on tightly to or move away completely from. Holding on tightly to religion is good because if one truly studies religion, all religions preach love for fellow human beings. Moving away from fanaticism is necessary because we are all God's children and I believe that God doesn't see people by their religion rather He sees them by their humanity and the divinity and dignity within. Neither Cast nor Status exists in the eyes of God.
  God is Love. Love is divine. Love is eternal. But then again, what is love?
Is it the desire to capture someone else's body and mind for self enlightenment? Is it sacrificing oneself for someone else? Is it the one night ordeal that you never forget? Is it the person you regret meeting? Is it the person you wish you had met?
    who is God? What does he feel like?Is there truth? Isn't everything subjective? questions after questions.... flood my mind. This is what I know Everyone feels right in their own mind. There is an inherent truth, whether one chooses to accept it or not. That is why there is we all cry out for justice. If everything was subjective then there will be no need for laws.
            You might be wondering what does this have to do with the movie. Let me get back to it and it will make sense. Priyanka/Kashi is loyal, loving and shows a dignifiable character throughout the movie. From the way she is concerned for his well being to the way she treats her family. Deepika/Mastani falls for a married man and shows how powerful of a motivation, True Love can be. She is willing to endure any hardships for the sake of her Love. Ranveer/BajiRao is the brave and mighty leader who knows no loss except for when it comes to Love. He was defeated by Love. He was torn to shreds by his dilemmas.His Family and society are to be blamed for the mishaps. His Family and the Priests, Holding on to their fanatic traditions and pseudo moral codes.
    It is funny, how The empire shown in the movie is so much in line with our society Today. How everyone wears a mask of political correctness, while underneath everyone hates everyone else and is waiting to strike down the successful man for the tiniest of mistakes. How everyone is blinded by their religion or lack there of. How everyone is looking for Love but doesn't want to give any. How color and size of wallets marginalize people. How certain things are lawful for some while illegal for others.
       How people cheer anyone who give things to the poor while crucifying those who advocate for removing poverty as a whole. How the rich donate to diseases that could affect them and are praised by all in the process while the poor die of poverty and no donations are made for that. How everyone sticks to their bubbles and state I haven't found anyone in need.
            Society doesn't need to change. I need to change. Every I needs to change. What needs to change? How  will it change? You already know.