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Ok, much as I have tried, I cannot seem to seem to disassociate myself from the memory that makes the song so funny for me. And in that light, the opening of the video was sooooooo brilliantly apt, I couldn't control my guffaws. I also found the juxtaposition of the pathos in the lyrics with the triviality of some scenes selected very representative of the humour. Am glad most of the people who have seen the video have identified with the comedy that you intended to portray.
And then again, I did not want to be deprived of the depth of words and emotions, so I muted the video (sorry…but the image of me on stage in rags in front of the entire college, with two flat stones in my hand, singing the same song in the style of Mumbai local train beggars, just wouldn't let go!!), opened the lyrics and sang along with the video. And I must say, anyone who hasn't had the misfortune of having this song ruined for them, would've have felt the pangs of sorrow in the lyrics, mirrored beautifully in Armaan's angst.
I am not going to dwell on the relevance of the scenes with respect to the lyrics, because for one, that is totally expected of you, so no surprises there, and secondly, everybody else has said whatever I would have. But yes, lived up to your reputation.
And now since I have a request for a philosophical take on the whole VM, let me get cracking on that, give this VM a different approach, because who is to say that only posts can become discussions. We should be able to generate a discussion with a VM too. Particularly one that has a different take on situations and calls for a respectable discussion and what's better than to have a discussion well substantiated by pertinent visuals!!
And then again, I did not want to be deprived of the depth of words and emotions, so I muted the video (sorry…but the image of me on stage in rags in front of the entire college, with two flat stones in my hand, singing the same song in the style of Mumbai local train beggars, just wouldn't let go!!), opened the lyrics and sang along with the video. And I must say, anyone who hasn't had the misfortune of having this song ruined for them, would've have felt the pangs of sorrow in the lyrics, mirrored beautifully in Armaan's angst.
I am not going to dwell on the relevance of the scenes with respect to the lyrics, because for one, that is totally expected of you, so no surprises there, and secondly, everybody else has said whatever I would have. But yes, lived up to your reputation.
And now since I have a request for a philosophical take on the whole VM, let me get cracking on that, give this VM a different approach, because who is to say that only posts can become discussions. We should be able to generate a discussion with a VM too. Particularly one that has a different take on situations and calls for a respectable discussion and what's better than to have a discussion well substantiated by pertinent visuals!!
Jhanak
Geet - Hui Sabse Parayee
