Its been one hyper week. Recorded some songs, dubbed for another movie which I shall reveal (as usual) only at the time of its release, traveled to Bangalore and got some other equally important things done.
After driving around in Bangalore, I realize that Chennai is actually a dream with regard to traffic. You don't get stuck for hours in traffic and somehow I thought most roads are narrow there. Or perhaps its a matter of perception. There are perhaps way too many vehicles in Bangalore. But once back in Chennai I thought we had slightly broader roads. Yes, our city is not as green, but we do have our benefits. Despite all that any other city would win hands down on road discipline. We just don't have that. And I did not see so much honking. I happened to notice that its usually only the drivers in our city who have the habit of perpetually honking, driving on high beam in the city and blinding you out, all that sort of a thing, and I did not see that in Bangalore. The effects are worse on a rainy day. If only someone can catch all of them and make them sit through a compulsory eye blinding session, they would know what it feels like.
We went to the 1st year anniversary celebrations of Inbox 1305 and again was quite surprised by the simplicity of the do. Sharad Haksar, a photographer I admire and Soundarya Rajnikant were the guests of honour. The best part of the evening was a pantomime by some 15 engineering students who were mentored and trained by the super Mitran Devanesan. I wonder why such art is not supported and encouraged by all of us. Why do concerts, plays, pantomimes and suchlike always struggle to bring in the crowds? Why do people not like to spend on the ticket for such events? Honestly given the choice I perhaps would have given a pantomime a pass on any other day. But this exceptional performance as a part of the evening was quite an eye opener.
I got quite a lot of comments that nothing has been happening in this blog lately.
There are times when not too much is spoken and said. And all for a good reason. A time of incubation of sorts. Also, I have not been too moved by something latelyto write. When I do get the occasional spark, I m usually driving. In the middle of somewhere trying to get someplace. And by the time I get back I have either forgotten all about it or some things just take precedence.
For now, I am praying to God for a lot of help and working pretty hard. Hopefully things will happen in the right manner.
As for you who checks this space every once in a while, here is a wish. May you have the courage to dig out a purpose which is hidden away, work it out even it seems impossible, do every rightful thing to get it to fruition and may the Universe help you in your mission.
Take care and God bless.