The Review Post

I do belong to this generation so to speak, but some things just bewilder me. Here's a little observation I made recently. I thought it to be a bizarre but interesting topic to opine about. So, the movies and music scene in our country is ever-evolving, like some would like to believe. And I speak strictly of what we call 'Bollywood music'. Be it at the gym, high-profile parties or birthday bashes, children and adults alike, the music is staple -- Bollywood! It's quite the phenomenon worldwide, really. British and American dance reality shows believe it is deserving enough to be named a kind of dance form that contestants can perform. Bollywood and how integral item numbers are to it, is common knowledge. As was aptly portrayed in The Dirty Picture, masses sometimes only go to watch a film for a song-and-dance sequence. I, for one, thoroughly enjoy watching the mesmerizing Helen groove to Piya tu, Yeh mera dil, and Mehbooba mehbooba, even today. That was cabaret

There is dignity in silence they say. I agree. But to never say anything at all? I disagree. Be magnanimous they say. I agree. Magnanimity only to prove a point? I disagree. Speak softly and be heard they say. I agree. But not make noise when it matters? I disagree. It's not an ideal world, they say. I agree. But is self respect, integrity and sincerity dead? I disagree. Everybody is capable of many things. But your choices are what make you who you are. We may agree or disagree...