MAMI & Moving Fwd

Director Ruchika Oberoi & Team 'Island City'

So, I was invited to sit in the reserved gold class section by my shy friend Sagar Desai (you might have heard his work in Ankhon Dekhi and other award-winning films also) the music director of the film and I got scared, went to the 3^rd row from screen and sat down. The movie was fantastic- ‘Island City’, a must watch. It is playing again today, please try to watch it. This morning my right foot aches, the ankle… because I refuse to move forward- the metaphysical reason for the ailment. I hope it gets better soon so I can go again, tomorrow is the last day of the film festival.

Garam Hava Director- Padma Shri M.S. Sathyu and Actress Geeta ji.

Garam Hava (1973) was phenomenal! It was a privelege to watch the movie and I also got to interact with the Director, Padma Shri M.S. Sathyu and the lead actress Geeta ji.

I also liked Marry Me, a film by an Indian origin- German girl. A girl who wished to work on her dislike of the regressive culture actually ended up making a Bollywood film for German audience, with honesty! I loved characters and actors- ‘Karim’ and ‘Sujata’/Nani- Ms. Bharati Jaffery!

Rishi Kapoor & Nitu Singh

My first visit to Mehboob Studios happened because of MAMI again, where they had a Master Class by Rishi Kapoor ! Interviewed by Rajiv Masand and Anupama Chopra, Rishi Kapoor revealed how Nitu ji kicks him on the shin when he talks too much; Anupama Chopra said she has to do the same with Vidhu Vinod Chopra)...

Interview of Gurinder Chaddha by Huma Qureshi was very enjoyable and so was the Mr.India Reunion (unfortunately I do not have a picture of that, but I assure you, Anil Kapoor is just adorable!)

Security at PVR Andheri, pic by Manoj B (resembles Anjum Sir)

I took my tiffin on both the venues and kept them by the security. They were nice to me. I am really glad for that and thankful to Barkha who used to give me tiffin when I went for OSEAN in Delhi back in 2008. Where I had seen Irrfan Khan’s Dubai Return and A Tale of Three Friends (Teen Yaari Kotha, Bengali)… Those days it was difficult to make films and get them passed and released. Now it is much simpler.

I am glad I can see that.

This was my first visit to MAMI. I found it to be very organized and Book My Show people were extremely helpful. It was lovely to meet some really nice people. Things are definitely looking up :) I wish the mobile toilets become much better at Mehboob Studios soon. 

The lesson for me and my friends from all of the above is to be honest to your work and dream on. Stand straight, you will know, when the head comes at the position when you become free the neck down, where the respiration happens easily and you walk with accent on the hips. Otherwise, the knees and ankles suffer. Have faith. Now, do what you feel is right and keep a constant watch on your mood. The law of attraction picks up on your vibes.