Rating: All * in the universe
Once every few years (in this case 5, since the last Raju Hirani’s 3 idiots) comes a movie that not only entertains but also makes us reflect and question some of our beliefs based on blind faith.
I am not going to focus on the magnificent script or the outstanding acting or the visual delights of the film as I am sure most of the movie reviews would have already done enough justice to the same. This was one movie which had some many gems strewn in each frame that it had me in high spirits all through.
Have tried to list down some of my key learnings from the film:
1) Instead of making God responsible for all the solutions; why don’t we help each other?
2) Sadly Gandhi seems to have value only on currency notes these days. We seem to have forgotten the values that he stood for. Reminder for #Gandhigiri.
3) Don’t base your religious beliefs on fear.
4) Why search for God outside and far away places when he is there everywhere and within us.
5) God does not stamp us with a religion at birth. It is a division created by man. So understand and live in harmony with all religions.
6) Faith is very important to hang on to. But make sure you put faith behind the God who has created all of us, who is all merciful and who does not need to be bribed. Don’t put your faith in man made Gods who are more interested in personal benefit.
7) We tend to recognize and make judgments about people more by the clothes (fashion) they wear than their true self.
8) Don’t stereotype type people based on religion or nationality.
9) Open your mind to learning from anyone.
10) True Love is in letting go.
This is one instance where I want the hangover to stay.