We actually watched Rocky Balboa and Parzania back-to-back. Rocky Balboa from 3-5 and Parzania from 5-7. Shailesh had this idea during the movie session today that we should watch at least four movies back-to-back someday at the theatre. Considering that a ticket costs 150 bucks this gonna be one heck of an expensive idea, but lots of fun none the less.
Anyone interested??
Read MoreIt is such a shame that two movies based on the same similar events, Gujrat killings communal riots and the trauma that follows, at different times, get released together, just because of the ruling party. Parzania – made during the Congress rule got released immediately without Censor cuts while Black Friday, made at time a BJP led government ruled the country, will get released in a couple of weeks. Anyways, it is not a rant about that. After all hasn’t each government abused its power in such cases to impact the fortunes of the movies.
Parznia is an exceptionally well made movie. Directed by little known Rahul Dholakia it explores the misfortune of a Gujrati Parsi family during the Gujrat riots. The movie stars Naseeruddin Shah as Cyrus, (the oh-so-beautiful eyes) Sarika as Shernaz, Corin Nemec as Allan, Parzan Dastur as Parzan and Pearl Barsiwala as Dilshad. The movie attempts to chronicle the pain, anguish and post-riot trauma faced by these people and many more.
It is an extremely well paced movie and goes about the job of telling the story in a no-nonsense manner. The character development and build up is excellent. Halfway you are left ashamed at being part of a country where politicians can manipulate people to kill each other and they still get elected despite everyone knowing the truth. Maybe we guys deserve this. Maybe it is because we do not take active interest in what is happening around us.
Nasseruddin Shah has only grown on me, be it Being Cyrus or Parzania. The one person I discovered in the movie is the still so gorgeous, natural and extremely talented Sarika. The place the part of Shernaz to perfection and with minimum fuss. Her last dialogue in the movie did leave most women in the theatre crying and even me moist eyed. She is very natural as an actress and plays her part with minimum fuss. Another highlight of the movie is how the entire thing is narrated through the character of Corin Nemec. He plays his part to perfection and one feels that he may have been under-utilised in the movie.
The movie gets a rating of 4.5/5.0 from me. Go spend money on it rather than some dumb love stories.
Cross posted on Desicritics.
Update: I am sorry about the confusion regarding Black Friday. It is based on the Mumbai riots and not on Gujrat riots. Also, I am on the featured list on Desicritics 
Most of my friends, if not all, know my weakness for nice, and comfortable shoes. I mean I have at home a huge stack of not so used shoes which I bought but stopped using midway coz I wasn’t very comfortable wearing them. This often leaves my mom very angry at me as she has to manage them.
Anyways, a couple of weeks back I bought another couple of pairs. Tried the first on one today. It is a nice semi-formal light green suede pair and till abhi very, very comfortable. Hoping for a similar experience with the other one.
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Read MoreJust about a year ago I wrote my first post. 52 weeks, 130 posts and lots of fun later I think I am just starting to enjoy it that much more. Also I have been a bit more regular over the past couple of months.
All thanks to a friend who made me do this.
Read MoreAfter a long time I feel free. There is something about friends, music and a good bonfire. Makes you feel so nice and light… I wish the times just last and tomorrow never comes.
By the way, have big weekends coming up… I hope I can see Bharathi and TK on Saturday and next weekend is the office offsite… So hang on life seems like its gonna be fun for next some time
I wish I could get all I ever wanted.. Be happy.. I mean how hard is it.. Just don’t want things that never were yours..
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