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Oscar 2023 nomination

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A straight celebration for regional cinemas in giving upright blow to Bollywood in their creation and riveting performance. This year's Oscar (2023) nomination from India -- a Gujarati fim, Chello Show (Last Film Show) -- reverberates the evolution of cinema all across the globe. It shows a blend of Indianess with the transformation of singleplex to multiplex cinemas. The films beautifully marries the dedication of a child to direct films and the associated societal stigma. He, protagonist, had love at first sight with Light or Prakash  when he visits cinema for very first time. From then onwards, like a kid which we all can relate, he finds every naive and innovative way to accomplish that love. In this quest, most importantly, his band of friends is always there to support him. The story begins with Samay (protagonist) trying to capture light. The name --Samay-- is chosen aptly showing how even a destitute has 'time' which one can use constructivel...
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An Impromptu Trip

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Facing the scorching heat of my hometown, me and my brothers decided to plan a trip to Bhopal and Ujjain only (but it turned into Madhya Pradesh brahmad :P). Starting from home, we boarded a bus which was highly packed with commuters so, we planned to de-board that at the very next station and switch to other bus. While we were waiting for bus, I waved hand to a truck and it stopped, then what, we boarded that. Truck journey was quite slow but we had a different experience as it was filled with anecdotes of driver when he met different people across country. In 3 hours we came to Jhansi , had some refreshments and rushed to catch the train. While peeping from the window in train, it felt like freedom(I don't know why), we moved from plain regions of UP to the hilly ranges of MP. Reached Bhopal at midnight. For next three days, we stayed in Bhopal and here are some photos of that- Actually, we arrived late here and the boat river-view was closed so, came to the roadside to take a...
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