Idle musings

If you want to be spared of the crowds and impractical romances onscreen, do watch   Hindi Medium , directed by Saket Chaudhary and starring Irrfan and Saba Qamar in lead roles. The whole cast deserves much applause for their effort to convey a very relevant message. What starts out as the struggle of two parents to gain admission for their daughter in a top-notch school develops into a study of human nature,class distinction and the corrupted education system. Of the supporting cast, Deepak Dobriyal stands out with his moving performance. Rajesh Nair's 2015 directorial Salt Mango Tree ,though dealing with the same central issue,took a different route.

It is a beautiful feeling when you get to see another person express their talent. Especially if said talent involves music. Watching musicians , the vocalists and instrumentalists ,perform together and enjoy their performance to the fullest, is a soul-elevating experience.