Rest In Peace, Sridevi

In the tragic passing away of Sridevi, we have encountered a tragedy that is perhaps even bigger than her demise.
The way people have begun speculating about every possible scenario and the way every More-than-smart Know-it-all-Alec has started jumping to conclusions, is sad...even disturbing.

When one does not know the exact sequence of events, when one is so far off from what transpired, the scene of the incident, and in the absence of a first-hand account or the details of the 'crime' scene, who is anyone/how can people so conveniently run up every facet of their imagination/conspiracy theory, and pronounce their judgement in their self-anointed fast-tracked court of justice?

Alas, be that as the way it is, what I found worth sharing (in case you haven't read it already), was a heartfelt letter.
An open letter that Ram Gopal Verma wrote, as an ardent fan, whose adoration, admiration and love for her is palpable in the words that have poured through, straight from his heart, into this letter.

This is a person who is sad, distraught, even agonized and shattered.
He has not minced any expression - be it his feelings, his recollections, and their intensity (regarding the memories of his experiences and times with her) or the pain that he has felt on losing her.

We will miss you Sridevi, the great legend.

From all your fans:
May God rest your soul in peace.
Rest In Peace. Rock In Peace.

Jai Ho!

These are really interesting times in the Bollywood landscape.

Of late, a spate of meaningful, funny, and thought-provoking movies have come up. The last few weeks have given us Barfi!, Oh My God, and English Vinglish - pretty much one week after another.

A Truly Oh My God Collection

Now I am a no-holds-barred stickler for a witty, engrossing script. The last few movies (mentioned above) have been low on hype and high on output, thanks to their wonderful script, fluid screenplay, brilliant performances, and impeccable direction.

The fact that I have not even counted GoW I and II in this list, and have discounted the not-so-universally liked Heroine only shows that there have been enough big-ticket movies around within a couple of months.

Now that the audience has been introduced to such riveting and sumptuous fare, we are pining for more such movies coming our way.
Hopefully, Talaash should not disappoint, and I am still rooting for the SRK-Kat jodi onscreen in JTHJ (despite its rather thanda title).

Thankyou, Bollywood for coming of age and for producing so many likeable, truly 'different' movies with such disarming regularity of late.

This is just a post and a humble way of saying keep up the good work, from an interested and appreciative audience.
A special note to the Censor Board too, for passing a potentially sensitive and touchy movie like 'Oh My God' without much fuss.
Dear 'different' filmmakers and wondrous, creative storytellers - well done and more power to you!
Well done, and Jai Ho!