Tears

I have always been thankful to you and even the most drastic change in circumstances or your opinion about me will not effect this feeling. At mos times you fill my life with joy for which I don't have words to express my gratitude. So why should I complain about the tears that your bring to my eyes - I won't wipe them but let them trickle down to my heart for I am indeed thankful to you for these tears as well. Thank you!

Trust

Many days have passed since we resolved to begin a journey together. A journey which we agreed to embark upon telling each other we'll always trust each other- no matter what happens. That resolve was weakened by my mistakes and it was very late when I realised disclosure without hesitating for a moment was the key to earning one's trust and I did that. Even if I was embarrassed to share certain things with you I disclosed those to you - not fearing that I might lose you, not hesitating at all. But something happened in the interim- perhaps my realisation happened very late or perhaps I had done irredeemable damage by then. I am not sure- what I am sure of is the fact that I ever since the realisation dawned upon me, I have been honest with you - like I have been with no one else, perhaps not even to myself. In spite of this when I find that what I have gained in terms of your trust is a pittance I feel truly and terribly hurt. I just want to escape from this harsh reality and go hide myself somewhere. I don't know what to do or whom to go to.

For my best friend

Dear Friend,

This is to wish you a very happy Valentine's day. I know the feelings that we share for each other do not require the pretext of any such 'day' for our love gets fresher and stronger with each passing day nevertheless, I am choosing this occasion to let you know that you're invaluable for me. This minute when you are on board a mode of transport headed for your home I am thinking of you and the moments we spent together. I am realising how distance brings people together- by allowing them to collate and crystallise all those figments of their memory they want to cherish. Take care my friend and have a nice and fulfilling stay at your home. Wish you all the best!

Yours,

N.B.

Luck By Chance

Realistic without being pontificating and/or boring- this is how I would like to describe Luck By Chance. In trying to project problems faced by new-comers in the Hindi film industry the movie does not ignore other subtle aspects- the scene where Vikram Jai Singh's (character played by Farhan) aunt (mousi) tells her she is happy with him staying with her but she needs to know what he's doing for a livelihood and how long he intends to stay with her; and the change in her attitude after he lands the lead role in a big-banner movie. Not to forget how well stardom (and what it does to people) has been illustrated in the movie through various characters. Music is another strong point of the movie. Hats off to Farhan, Konkona, Zoya and everyone else who contributed to the production and release of this entertaining movie !!!

On a different note, this movie forces me to think about the definition and significance of luck. The last movie that forced me to think similarly was Match Point. Is luck an inexplicable, uncontrollable, unfathomable force? Or is it just a figment of imagination of those who don't succeed? I tend to think that what matters is one's decisions vis-a-vis his/her competitors' decisions and the interplay between the various permutations and combinations that result therefrom. But what about matters of birth- especially so (as delineated in this movie) when birth alone is enough to ensure an entry into a profession with otherwise apparently insurmountable barriers to entry. These are questions that linger in my mind- if a movie can directly or indirectly contribute to crystallisation of such questions; I am sure it must have been a product of genuine efforts on part of the unit.