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Mostly a biopic narrated brilliantly by Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Ali taking adequate artistic liberties and portrayed even more passionately by the ever so natural Diljit Dosanjh.

Liked how it explores the thin line of the art and the artist; the juxtaposition and separation of entertainment and morality, right and wrong and art itself as a form - all while staying true to the narrative.

Like with most biopics nowadays, while viewing some of the narrative seemed fictional, added just to add an additional entertainment layer or even to justify few seemingly bad actions. But surprisingly, they actually turned out to be true indeed.

Apart from Diljit, Parineeti- really impressive with her body language and subtle expressions, and the remaining supporting cast also were pretty good.

Thanks for bringing forth this story that was much needed to to be heard.

N. B. : Vida Karo might well turn out to be one the best articulation of a climax. Really don't remember a song becoming an anthem and expressing so much with its music and lyrics. Just Bravo !!!

After realising the metaphors, the inner layers and reading Miyazaki's numerous interviews about this, this truly seems like a masterpiece.

The animation and the music is typical of a Studio Ghibli production - a soothing artistic way of storytelling mixing un-natural and fantasy elements. Although this is a story about magic ,witches and curses, the subtle essence of self-love, pacificism and acceptance is writ large all throughout the film.

Another example where animation is not only about how colourful and beautiful it is drawn or created but also how much impact it leaves on the viewers.

A foreign language film without any interesting plots , just the protagonist going on with his daily repetitive life cleaning toilets, not speaking much to anyone.

This apparently really doesn't have much to offer from today's standard dominated by fast pace events and low attention spans to be commercially likeable. Yet, deep down, it feels so much like a much needed gust of fresh air.

It emphasises on the need to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the little things around us and find content in our daily life, the perfection in the imperfections. And even subtly leaving us with a dilemma whether the so called perfect days are actually completely perfect.

Always a fan of movies that shows more than tell. And this is a masterclass in that respect. The lead character conveys so much just with his expressions and body language - those little nods and smiles , gleaming eye gestures; that speaks more than words/dialogues ever could.

Even the slow repetitive events never really felt monotonous , but powerful and liberating in a sense. Also the thin line between being alone and lonely is aptly explored.

Next time is next time. Now is now.