It is finally happening. The metro rail being laid over the metropolis called Mumbai, some under the ground, some above over large tracts of cement structures is taking shape. There is general happiness from the commuters, for, the misery of crowded locals and the uncertainties of the three wheeler or the yellow black cab shall hopefully be greatly reduced. But here is the killer .. its going to roll over Prateeksha !! Yesterday the authorities came over to check externally the structural condition of all houses that would get affected by the rail car moving inits  proximity and they came into Prateeksha. So bye bye privacy and hello fellow traveller.

Being active is an antidote for lazy disposition and the greater the wait before work starts on a regular basis, the greater the desire to not do anything. This is not how life needs to be lived. It needs to be occupied, and busy and involved in work. No matter what the nature of the work but work there must be. Idleness shall sap the busiest individual into lethargy and sloth. Which is one of the reasons why I cannot understand how actors remain away from work at long stretches. I tried it once and hoped that life was and would be easy to get back on track. Wrong ! Once off the route, it is off the route, and it takes a great amount of toil to come back.

Many would not buy this argument and believe, that there is a time in our lives when we have to take that nasty, but essential decision to get away, to resign as it were from all forms of existence and lead a life where there is no fear of a tomorrow, or an anxiety of performance.

It is tough ! But I believe that if ever this were to happen in our family I would be the first one to take the lead, irrespective of its results.

In moments like this the one salient thought that prevails is about the security of those that shall be left behind. One could address it by being heartless and selfish and conclusive in its entirety. But that would not be a welcome attribute. So if all issues related to this reason could be understood, I do not see why there would be any kind of misunderstanding or fear of isolation.

I often speak of this and hope that those that read my thoughts are not disturbed by the conclusions that I keep drawing. These are indeed random impressions and random seldom gets a qualification.

It was a late night shoot out in the open at Filmistan Studios for a brand of phone that I am endorsing ~ the Zen ! It is varied in composition, smart in the facilities that it offers and cheap. I had already done a photo shoot for the brand earlier, tonight it was for the AV.

A village ‘chaupal’ and the most looked forward to, event of the year ~ a film. Power goes, film stops its projection on make shift sheet, stretched across two bamboo poles and resentment and complaints to the pan chewing projectionist begins to arise … when …. he pulls out his Zen Mobile and informs all, that the film can now be seen on phone and for much longer hours. General excitement at this revelation, film on Mobile finishes, projectionist now gloating on his back up plan asks all to leave, when two pretty little ladies wonder if they could see another film. To which projectionist gleefully informs them that the model from Zen can show not one but 10 films. He starts the films. Ladies and gents sit down, to watch the film. Projectionist sits down to watch the two ladies. End of shoot, end of day, back to home and bed …. but not before the all important act has not been initiated ~ the writing of the blog and the immense feel of  connecting with loved ones.

We are alone we are afraid

Of wrongful deeds, some charged some staid ~

I wish and pray that none of us ever fall into the grind of vendetta and return ; of secrecy and values. It needs strong will power to accomplish this, one, that I wish we all possess when the time comes ..

Amitabh Bachchan