Dasvidanya

On the way back from Singapore, I watched Dasvidanya, a Hindi movie, to kill time. It's the story of a simpleton, who will die in a few months. His soul then exhorts him into making a list of things to do for the fast depleting quota of earth moments. He does that and ticks them out on completion, one by one. He is transformed into a man with a purpose in life, going about his mission with zest and excitement. In a nutshell, he lives life to the fullest once he knows he has little life left. More than the story and the message, it's the simplicity of narration and presentation, sans much melodrama or exaggerated emotions that impresses the most. The story also does not seek to moralize, e.g. the protagonist sets himself material (a new car) and non-material goals (love, meeting childhood friends), without any patronizing or fuss around it. However, there are multiple but subtle takes on today's lifestyle and society showcased without intent to sit in judgment. The uncomplicated approach hits you and takes you in completely, or so i felt. Inspite of the subject, perhaps being sad, it's far from being a sad movie! It leaves you thinking, with a gentle push to introspect!