digital curry

I'm a strong believer that who we are shapes a lot of our decisions. So assuming that hypothesis is true, let's try to look at two roles from two major bollywood actors: Aamir Khan and Shahrukh Khan. The purpose to try to see how how they perceive themselves - or project themselves if you will - based on what appeals to them in a role. The two roles we'll look at are - Shahrukh as Kabir Khan in Chak De India and Aamir Khan as Ranchoddas (Rancho) in 3 idiots. Take Racho's character, A genius , who believes the right way is to chase excellence and not success (box office?) which will chase after you if you excel at what you do. The traditional system doesn't understand him and resists his ways at first but ultimately he proves his mettle. Interesting to note that Aamir's characters doesn't do badly in the courses but tops it - despite doing things against the system, and eventually is very 'successful'. If you remove the context of the movie from the a...

It was around 11 pm in Rome. It was summer so there was still a blush of light but it was that time where the night life was vibrant and living and throngs of people partying made the entire place so lively and wonderful. I was with a group of friends and we'd drunk a couple of bottles of wine - umm or maybe three :) The wine had just started to get to my head 0 It was the kind of buzz where you start to get a nice warm feeling inside and the conversation around you gets livelier without actually meaning too much to you. We ate dinner at the restaurant and stepped out into the lively streets or Rome. We were walking to get some dessert - I think- and then it happened. Just when we were about to cross the street. It's hard to say how long it lasted - it still does in memory but probably not too long. I think I first smelt her fragrance before I actually saw her. And then I heard something to my side and realized my friends had a big "REALLY!" smile. I turned and looke...