The brilliance of Padmaavat...

Some works of art not only leave you speechless, they also cast a spell on your soul for eternity....

 

Padmaavat is a movie that has been beautifully sculpted by Sanjay Leela Bhansali... Bhansali makes sure that the audience remain engaged both visually and emotionally throughout the movie.. So lets hop into the review section with further adieu...

So yes the epic has three strong central characters (Rani Padmaavati, Raja Ratan Sen, Sultan Alauddin Khilji) portrayed exceptionally well by three brilliant actors..

  I assure you as you watch the movie neither is there a lack of culture nor a lack of entertainment..The movie doesnt disappoint in any manner.. ( And the dresses are to die for)

 

 As you watch the movie there gradually builds up a disgust and immense hatred for Alauddin Khilji but there also builds up a natural respect for Ranveer Singh.. The way he has portrayed the character without any inhibitions and complete dedication truly leaves you in awe.. He does complete justice to the character and makes you fall in love with his acting in every single scene.. ( Eew, he's creepy )

 

Let us take a moment to appreciate the wonder named Deepika Padukone.. I truly believe she added not just beauty but depth to the story of Padmaavati.. From the jungles of Singhal, to the palace of Mewar and ultimately to the Jauhar fire she left no single place for us to doubt her acting skills.. ( I am in love with her)

If there is a kingdom that has gained respect from this movie it is definitely the Rajput.. The movie just emphasizes the culture and norms of Rajputs with so much beauty.. Whenever Shahid Kapoor appears on screen he makes clear that Rajputs never back down nor do they wager away from their moral code... ( And he looks every bit royal as possible..) 

The love story of Padmaavati showed how she loved and worshiped Ratan Sen.. (Reminded me of Bajirao- Mastani a lot) 

Its not just the central characters that encapture our attention.. Aditi Rao as Mehrunnisa and Jim Sarbh as Malik Kafur also steal our hearts with their performances.. They add value and essence throughtout the movie..

 

Verdict :

As the movie ends, it makes you just fall in love with the concept of true love and sacrifice...

( Oopsie...Long post..Sorry... ☺️☺️)

Gentleman - thriller times !!!!

 

I came across this yesterday and had the chance to watch it in Youtube. Well it had no English subtitles which is a slight drawback but still the movie was a complete surprise..

Basics :

 Cast : Nani, Surbhi , Nivetha Thomas

Genre : Romantic thriller

Review :

Firstly, I need to appreciate the entire look of the film. It was neat and clear. The elements for a medium paced thriller were neatly presented. I had thought of multiple possibilities for the occurrence of each scene and well I did come close to unveiling the mystery..

Secondly, we get the pleasure of two love stories that unwraps side by side. So its a double bonanza..Yuppiee!!! Both the stories are beautifully sculptured and immensely romantic.. Sure to give some relationship goals :D :D 

 

What I loved about the movie?

Nani - He slays the professional look.. And the specs are to die for...I loved his portrayal of the characters..

 Niveda Thomas looks extremely gorgeous in this movie..And her acting skills have definitely improved in this movie.. She has pulled off every dress (be it a saree or a gown)with ease and elegance..

Verdict :

Definitely a movie to watch in a theater.. It doesn't disappoint..But it also doesn't WOW..

Its money and time well spent :)

 

Valentine's Day Diaries....

Feb 14 2009

Dear Diary,

My entire school was filled with colours today...All my friends were showered with love by their boyfriends..Roses,teddybears,chocolates,gifts and so on...Everyplace was filled with happiness and merry..Only I stood among the celebrations,melancholically..He didn't come to school today..I guess this is a sign from God...Maybe he doesnt like me...

Yours,
Anna

-xxxxxx-

Feb 14 2010

Dear Diary,

None of us (1st year girls) were left unnoticed by our seniors..All boys pleaded to us until we accepted the rose...It was fun and frolic all around..Only I seemed out of place as he had bunked classes today...No luck this year too...

Yours,
Anna

-xxxxxx-

Feb 14,2011

Dear Diary,

Today we celebrated V- Day in our department...Everyone was dressed in red..The whole department was decorated heavily...It was a sight to see..There was love and music in the air, we all were dancing around...It looked like the home of Cupid to be exact :) :).... But he had gone for a sports meet and couldnt attend the function today....Another year goes by... No luck in sight...

Yours,
Anna

-xxxxxx-

Feb 14,2012

Dear Diary,

Our entire class had bunked class today and set on a tour to Shimla...The best part is we never informed any staff regarding this trip..What can I say it was a decision taken early morning...And we are going by train, what more can I say...The climate,the atmosphere,the trip everything is just amazing...But not perfect...He didnt come...he changed his decision in the last moment,in the railway station...Can you believe it?...And i agreed only because I could spend more time with him....

Years go by,

without professing my love,

and i never know why :(

Yours,
Anna

-xxxxxx-

Feb 14,2013

Dear Diary,

My boss has made my life a living hell..He has made me do the same project twice..And he made me work extra-time on V-Day..can you believe it?...its not like i have anything else to do...I checked his facebook account today...He is partying at a resort with his friends..There's a beautiful girl in the group too... I am jealous...But what else can i do...He's never been mine to begin with...I had officially the worst Vday ever..
 
Yours,
Anna

-xxxxxx-

Feb 14,2014

Dear Diary,

As usual today was filled with meetings and projects...Guess what my colleague Raj proposed me today...That came as a bit of a  shock...Before the whole office,down on one knee,with a rose and a ring...I was completely shocked...But i managed to politely say no to him...Poor Raj...He was so hurt..But i cant think of anyone else..how can I...Today also I checked his profile..He has been partying a lot lately...I dont like this foreign influence on him..His trip abroad may have benefitted him professionally, but i hope his character hasnt changed...He looks much mature now.. 

He is there, 

I am here,

 love is where ??

Yours,
Anna

-xxxxxx-

Feb 14,2015

Dear Diary,

Today has to be the best day in this whole year...I went shopping with my colleague and I saw him...Yessss him... And he looked nothing like how he used to.. One year abroad has changed him completely...He looked very elegant,post,smart and intelligent..He has started wearing rimless specs too..He has maintained his physique well...I expected him to have grown fat due to fast food and abroad culture...He looked as perfect as he always has been...But I was afraid to go and speak to him..I am such a pussycat...I watched him leave the mall with his family...Ohh how i wish to be part of his family... Hope dreams dont stay as dreams...
 
Yours,
Anna

-xxxxxx-

Feb 14 ,2016
 
Dear Diary,

Today is the best VDAY that i ever spent in my whole life....Finally after all these years...Today I, Anna Varghese is getting engaged to the boy of my dreams, and the boy who is my only dream, Nivin Matthew by the grace of God and the blessing of angels..I dont understand how I can be so lucky...To get engaged to him...God is the best...All my dreams are  coming true....Am i not the luckiest girl :)
 
Yours ( happily)
Anna

-xxxxxx-

Feb 14, 2017

Dear Diary,

This day is officially the best day of my entire life...No other day can be more special than this...On this day I have married the man of my dreams...The boy who I have desired all along...He who I have missed all my life has now become the meaning of my life....I AM SO SO HAPPYYYYY.... I have to go , he would be missing me :)

Yours,
Anna Nivin Matthews 

 

 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !!!!!

Valentine's day special..

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This valentine's day,
he gave her false hopes
she gave up her virginity...

Spicy madness....

Let the world know that there isn't any madness, like the madness of a downpour..

Yesss, rain... The drizzling drops of God's blessing creates an aura of magic around everything that you can lay your eyes upon...

Rains make everything feel special and make the romantics go mad with their emotions..

So this season instead of unleashing the so called poet within me , I have unleashed the food craving wolves that reside within me..

That's true, I have started gorging upon all sorts of foods..

And what makes rains special other than spicy chilli fries.. Now that's my resort for these days :D :D 

These gorgeous green wonders and battered  and fried in bubbling oil until they are appetizing enough..


And Voila there we have the best fries to stuff out faces with an enjoy the rainy days...

That's what my life is all about now :)

Choco treats..

During my vacation I had the blessed opportunities to dig into the best chocolate cakes I have ever had...And that made my trip worthwhile..

I have never ever had a chocolate brownie with vanilla ice-cream. In movies and stories I have come across various incidents where the characters relish upon the treat in all its glory..And this time I had a chance to have it, and I must admit the wait was worth it..

I had it in a Chicking outlet in a mall..It tasted amazing..It had the perfect combination of sticky nutty brownies alongside a perfect scoop of vanilla ice-cream..
My soul was more than satisfied :D :D 




Then in the list is the chocolate cake served in Pizza Hut outlets.. Who wouldn't love a slice of chocolate cake that makes everything seem right..

I had it in the food court of Mega mall..It was outstanding..Wasn't all sweet , it had the perfect balance of sweetness and the bitterness of cocoa..
 That's what I call a treat from heaven ...!!!!





The last treat came a few days before my vacation got over from my aunt. A chocolate cake in all its dark beauty and mesmerizing glossiness. I all by myself had an entire cake and lived life drowning in the ocean of chocolate..

 

What's a vacation without treats, and what's a life without chocolate :D

All hail, Shakespeare...

I completely agree that many literature students praise and portray him as the greatest gift to English literature or so.. And all my life I have heard people continuously speak of his great dramas..But to be honest, I never really liked his works..I maybe completely wrong about him as I have read only 2 of his 37 plays..But the point is that I never felt so drawn towards his works..Maybe I am not made for that kind of literature..My heart is in love with poets and their works..And I hope forever it shall remain..

So when people visualize him like this..

My mind wanders off to images like these ( LOL)

So as fate would have it or as the spirit of Shakespeare may have his revenge…I am stuck with his works as a paper all by itself for my semester..Which means by hook or by crook I have to pass his paper and study about him in all his glory to pass my semester..

Now I am trying to be optimistic and give the fellow a chance to impress me… :D

But as I was going through his works , something really peculiar caught my eye..

It’s a movie named ‘Anonymous’ that released in 2011 which claimed that Shakespeare wasn’t the man behind all those so-called incredible plays.. 

Now that’s a new take on the story isn’t it…I am planning to watch the movie to find out more and meanwhile read his works and try getting good grades..