Enlightened debate and discussion on the article as asked. What an insightful commentary from those that go by the most revered name of EF .. of FmXt. And how obediently most all have responded to the request put across. You are all so generous in your belief, so caring towards this medium, so appreciative of the platform that has brought together so many unknowns. I can but only express gracious thanks and continued presence.

It is a revelation though .. this Blog ! I have been out on the streets this afternoon and have had opportunity to bump into the odd person that comes upon me with recognition. After the formalities of the shake of the hand, that mobile photo op, they comment - ‘I read your blog each day’ !

I am of course deeply honored that they pay such attention to my little moments of cybersation, but am conscious of the fact that in the absence of any film or Tv product coming from my immediate end, the blog is all that brings interest to them ! Should one look upon this with circumspect intent, or a mere gentle passing phase. I wonder. I wonder if the medium takes over from another, for, the entire day today has been spent on discovering some rather interesting aspects of connect, other than from what exists !!

Just when humanity thought this was it, comes another invention. As Maggie Smith, that delightful icon of dramatics, pointedly expresses her displeasure in one of the seasons of that very popular TV serial ‘Downton Abbey’  ” It was electricity first, now its the telephone !! ”

My dear lady ! In the world you express  your thoughts, they were just stepping out from medieval times into the modern age. Such inventions were to be expected. But you have no idea where we are going next with the next generation !! What is taking me years of concentrated tuition on the medium, takes just a few minutes of my grandson’s restless mind to sort matters out.

It has been sad and unnerving to learn today of the dire condition of one of our most devoted and dedicated character artists of the Industry, Mr AK Hangal. I came to know of this through the kind offices of the cyber - the net and the social net. I have now initiated my office, sitting some distance, to render immediate support and help. As individuals, as fraternity, as humans, that is the least we can do.

It has always been disturbing to read and learn of such occurrences. I do not wish to mention names here, for they are individuals that were idolized and revered in their prime, and bringing up their condition now is an act that would seem most demeaning to them and to their stature. Life’s stories have been overloaded with vivid descriptions of unfortunate circumstances. Circumstances that have brought the greats down to their knees. It is shocking and most undesirable to comment on it, but a quiet yet considered action for their good, is what I would want to get involved in. And I do. My prayers and wishes for Hangal Saheb. May he recover soon and without the worry and concern of where the next medication is going to come from.

I feel uncomfortable now to visit any other territory or topic after coming to know of this grave situation that Mr Hangal finds himself in, and so shall probably get down from my abode and take in the fresh and bitterly cold air outside …

I may return tonight again with you .. but if I do not then we shall be there in the ‘morrow ..

I bid you good night … happy with the thought that I was able to bring a gentle light of joy and happiness to some !