What I Learnt From Hindi Films

Life is song and dance- if you don't appreciate these, you have not lived (Osho has said much the same thing somewhere).

Good music can take you through bad times..try it. Zindagi ek safar hai suhaana..

Happy endings are possible
(particularly with good editing, because then you decide the ending).

The cops cannot solve all your problems- you have to make an effort too. Same with God!

Looking good can make you feel good..even others looking good on screen, when you know they have used make-up.

Philosophy is easier to disseminate through a well-made film, than through other means- zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahin, babu moshaay! (film Anand, circa 1970).

Corollary to the above- through good songs as well. Zindagi ke safar mein guzar jaate hain jo makaam, woh phir nahin aate, or Aanewala pal, jaanewala hai, ho sake to isme zindagi guzaro, pal jo yeh jaanewala hai. Or, Zindagi ittefaq hai (from Aadmi aur Insaan)

2 comments:

Diamond Head said...

Jindagi kabhi to hasae, kabhi to rulae - indeed melodious philosophy was a hallmark back in the day.. not in touch much these days to know if it has changed

Rajendra said...

Music has ceased to be a strong point- songless movies in general are better these days..philosophy apni jagah hai, magar gaane to puraane hi achhe the..

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