DAY 1913
Incessant Rain, Mist, Cloud, Lonavala July 11, 2013 Thu 10:49 PM
that is what it looks like to shoot a 10 sec promo … immense amount of effort and labor ..
Those two days back home … refreshing and filled with the banter of the little one, was priceless !! Added attraction the shoot for KBC and the glory of the generation next in two films - ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ and 'Lootera’.
I shall not shy away from admitting that seeing the work and the outputs of today’s generation in film, be it acting or direction or filmography, makes me envious. What a glorious time these young are living in, bringing material and content in presentations that are so inspiring. One wished one could have been in such circumstances, to be in the surroundings of great finesse and aesthetics, music and direction, and so much more …
We wish at times to relive our lives and often state that we do not wish to change anything from what has transpired. But being in the presence of such effective creativity, one wishes to take those words back, to relive the times of today then, and to be still keen and hungry for more ..
In life one cannot have all ..
The drive down from Mumbai to Lonavala is beauty personified during this time of the year … the greens of the land parched from a torrid summer, welcoming us with outstretched hands, the low wisps of the threatening dark rain laden clouds, floating past your face and temperament … and the pouring rain … just a massive down pour which actually caused most drivers to a crawl on the highway … but so sensuous and exhilarating !!
Our lives become nomadic almost with our frequent travels and different destinations to all parts of the world. Our living dependent on the paid accommodation of Hotels, our food changes in accordance with what is on offer at any particular resort or city, our contacts with the locals, their families and friends, and the welcome from the well wishers in remote places. The extent of cinema penetration is quite quite phenomenal.
There is a certain joy in completing a schedule ahead of schedule, and I think we are aiming close to another such moment … but the prospect of repeatedly being in such condition is a huge positive comment on the style and nature of the production, planning and the accomplished talent that works hard to produce such effect ..
There is a desire to do more, to do it soon before time runs out .. the problem is that we do not have the comfort of time in favor now, so there is a rush to do as much in as soon or as short a time as possible ..
I rest now to be able to do that .. and not without catching the latest cricket in the Caribbean .. in Trinidad and Tobago … what a wonderful destination. My first visit there in 1983 with a concert and the incredible pleasure of meeting the West Indian brothers and sisters, warm, hospitable, friendly and filled with music and dance. From the moment you land there is just one permanent sound that one hears continuously - the intoxicating rhythm of the calypso … vibrant and irresistible !!!
Love to all …
