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The sweet life of Barfi from my binoculars

Picturesque, pious and genuine – that’s what I think about the new sweet in town; Barfi! I went into the theatre expecting a classic but that’s not all that I came out with…I came out with a curve on my lips, moisture in my eyes and a sense of self-realization within of what we are losing. The sunshine, the greenery, simple things and the fun in them… things we do not have time to notice are the things that give meaning to life. Objects which are a forgotten part of our lives are not mere objects, but memories; the paper boats, the mirror flash games, ahh…I got the taste of the years goneby. The movie was a biography in itself, a mellifluous poem which can be sung. Wonderful casting, great direction, excellent cinematography and oh-so-soothing music! Barfi, Jhilmil and Shruti graced the screen with their enigma, charm and sacred relationships – the relationships which are hard to find today. Selfless love with no physicality involved, no show-shaa or tantrums, love in its purest