Taki Tera Bhi Ek Aasman Ho… Taki Mera Bhi Ek Aasman Ho…”

So I watched ‘Thappad’ last night, post-work, impromptu. I’d been wanting to see it for a while. It left me with a great urge to emote and hence this blog. No, this note is not a movie review, it’s more of self-expression and these 3 AM expressions sometimes are innermost heartfelt feelings.

There are very few movies that venture out into rare unconventional territories with subjects such as complex relationships, gender equality, stereotyping and social prejudices, especially those related to women. Then there is ‘Thappad’ which does not hesitate to experiment or explore this space, and when it does the result is brilliant and impactful.

Many of you will find a bit of your story in ‘Thappad’, I too did. I don’t necessarily mean the physical part of it, but more of it as a mindful metaphor of sorts. In today’s world of failing relationships, egocentric mindsets, Prejudices, Complicated interpersonal spaces, the for-grantedness and above all the convenient lie which many of us often tell our selves that we are living through it happily; But in reality, all we may be living through could just be a make-believe arrangement.

‘Thappad’ rather unapologetically makes you think and draw your own conclusions to relationships. And the answer you’ll get is effortlessly easy, like in the climax of the movie. Maybe initially you may feel that perhaps yours could be an alternate perspective, different from that of Tapsee as the protagonist, maybe also the more practical one; but by the end of the movie you will realize what I mean when I say – it makes you think and you are compelled to resonate with perspective it impactfully conveys.

The movie is also about self-realization. As humans we all err in life, I have erred in my life too, but there is nothing more significant than accepting, realizing, and learning through your errors. No qualms in admitting that my mistakes have shaped me and have allowed me to gather a better or at least a much wider perspective as a person in the due course.

I am glad, that even though it may have been the hard way, I have learned that what matters in life the most is to not give up when in pursuit of happiness. I’ve learned that what matters is to realize where you have gone wrong and do course correction, What matters to me today is to get up each time you fall and not be embarrassed about falling. What matters is to be determined to get your life in order. And what matters is to remain positive, have a clean slate, and choose happiness constantly.

Watch Thappad. It’s a nice tapestry of relationships. It’s a frank interweave and an interesting one. It’s artistic and bold in its approach and may give all of us fresh perspectives on our relationships.