We watched this movie “Chillar Party” that was coming on TV this weekend. I actually quite enjoyed this children’s movie. It was touching and funny and cute at the same time. And, there are so many things that the movie says to the children in their language. The child actors have all done a wonderful job. They act beautifully. They are very naughty, inconsiderate at times, very loving at others — just like they are in real life. The movie was released some time ago, and if you have children you are sure to enjoy it with them. It also touches upon certain harsh realities of life like employing a child in a colony to wash cars. How the company of this off-the-streets child changes the decent lingo of the kids? How he gets them to realize the importance of family and home? And how each parent is so different in his/her approach :). Maybe, I am more sensitive to the movie because I have kids of my own and could relate to many situations with the parents.
Just digressing a bit, have you noticed that the best way to strike a conversation with parents is by speaking to their kids? It always works :). As parents, we become slightly different species. And, nothing pleases us more than hearing something nice about our child. Mothers always swap stories about how kids are becoming so difficult to deal with, so ahead of their times, so precocious and so on. I am sure my mother must have done that too :). My brother and I used to be very naughty and always at each other’s throats. I see the exact same behaviour between my sons :). And, as kids, we siblings used to crib about how insensitive parents can be. “Come on, we were just playing and something broke.” “And, promise, we will not talk to mummy.” Now, I hear my sons consoling each other and saying the exact same things including the “not talking to mummy bit.” I sometimes smile when I hear that :).
These tiny incidents make being a parent so enjoyable. I know, I, the perpetual cribber, am saying that :)! But then, who in their right minds would want to be parents and make each decision of their life revolve around kids if kids did not give us such immense joy in bringing them up. I fight with mine daily. I lecture them daily. They get on my nerves when they don’t remember something they were told a thousand times. Yet, they are so quick to forgive, so ready to hug and kiss, and dissolve into “I love you, ma!” I can never lose sight of that, no matter what.
After all that sentimental talk, coming back to the original point :). Good movie. Watch it, and you will like it! Hey, and I did not even get to see Ranbir’s item song! Damn! It was missing from the movie for some reason.
Thank you for the movie suggestion Rachna. Sure, will try.
You didn’t mention the language so I guess it is ‘universal’ 🙂
@NRIGirl Absolutely! Universal Hindi :).
yeah that was a great movie.. family fun 🙂
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Yeah, it’s a nice movie, have seen the second half of it, though!
Talking about kids is a big ice breaker! And then there is no stopping the two parents, especially the mothers!
have not seen this movie .. I guess i wil ltry to see it now that you recommend it 🙂
then i can blame on you HA ha ha ha ha 🙂
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You mentioning the “Not talking to mummy” made me laugh and think about the good old days 🙂
I will watch this movie. Thanks for the tip
I havent seen it, but, it seems to be a trial effort of Salman To get into production seriously.
@Rachit Yes, good fun for the family.
@Shilpa So right! All mothers can relate to that :).
@bikram haha Sure :). But, you would not need to blame because you would enjoy it.
@Bart 🙂 Yeah, good old days! Not too long ago, we were kids too.
@A You are welcome. Watch it with your daughter. My son had some interesting observations to make during the course of the movie. The younger one just asked questions most of which were inane :).
@BKChowla It is a nice movie. Yes, I heard that Salman was the producer. He did choose a good subject and cast.
Havent watched this movie but will get a DVD soon.
OI have made many friends after my son started school just bcoz striking a conversation is much easier now.
Life looks ‘fuller’ with kids
I feel bad that I missed it, now will see it the next time.
Parents always love talking about their children, my children used to make fun of me by saying, anybody can become close to our mom by praising us:)
I feel bad that I missed it, now will see it the next time.
Parents always love talking about their children, my children used to make fun of me by saying, anybody can become close to our mom by praising us:)
@bbsearchingself You will like it and so will sonny :). So true, we are always discussing kids!
@Renu hehe That’s funny! Children are so sharp. It is especially fun to hear them comment about us.
I am going to pick up this DVD soon. Another movie that I really liked was “Stanley Ka Dabba”. I saw it along with my kids when I was in Kerala. Both my kids were hugging me tightly the whole day after that. 🙂 Movies about kids are very rare these days. Kids tend to understand them better.
so r u folloowing big boss this time too. the timing is kinda too late in night
Sounds like a good movie ,would try to watch it.And like Shilpa said ,talking about kids is a big ice breaker.The time i enjoy most is when i meet other mothers at my son’s school-bus stop .
Seems to be a good one. I will save it for weekend 🙂
Sounds good. I love kids’ movies.
Happened to watch it a month ago on TV. Its indeed a cute movie. I liked it too..
Happened to watch it a month ago on TV. Its indeed a cute movie. I liked it too..
Happened to watch it a month ago on TV. Its indeed a cute movie. I liked it too..
Happened to watch it a month ago on TV. Its indeed a cute movie. I liked it too..
Happened to watch it a month ago on TV. Its indeed a cute movie. I liked it too..
Happened to watch it a month ago on TV. Its indeed a cute movie. I liked it too..
Happened to watch it a month ago on TV. Its indeed a cute movie. I liked it too..
Happened to watch it a month ago on TV. Its indeed a cute movie. I liked it too..
@Juxtaposition I watched “Stanley ka dabba” along with my kids. It was a really nice movie. You are right, these days good children’s movies are so rare. I wanted my son to see “Masoom” and “Mr. India” too.
@Vani Nope, too late! I watched the opener.
@kavita I enjoy that time too at the school bus stop :).
@Insignia Yep, good weekend watch.
@Agnes You must watch this one with subtitles :).
@Ashwini Yeah, so simple and sweet :).
Your review makes me want to watch it. Even I enjoy such children’s movies. Have you watched Makdi, Bub Bum Bole and of course, taare zameen par? I even enjoyed My friend Ganesha, though I couldn’t watch the whole movie…
And hey, that bit about your brother and you, sounds so much like my sister and me! 🙂
Thanks for the review, would surely watch it next time it comes on TV, I don’t know how I missed it. Did you see Hatchiko, I saw it on the TV, some months back, If you have not seen, it is a must see movie.It has been aired in HBO off and on, one has to keep a look out for it for it doesn’t get repeated as much as much as other movies. It is a dog movie and it will make you and your children cry, like anything seeing the unconditional love of a dog for his master.
Or maybe you could get a DVD and watch. I have already seen it thrice, it is so good.
I liked that movie too.. Nice message too actually.. !
And I watched that at office on a weekend! Lol…
@Destiny’s child I do love children’s movie, and I’ve seen makdi and Taare Zameen Par! TZP — I must have watched some 10 times. It is a movie that always touches my heart and teaches me something.
@rama No, I haven’t seen Hachiko. I will look out for the DVD. I will surely watch this one. Did you see Marley and Me? That was nice!
@Sahana haha how did you watch the entire movie without distraction at work?
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@Vani That’s strange. Try later, sometimes blogger gives trouble.
“have you noticed that the best way to strike a conversation with parents is by speaking to their kids?” —— When I see a beautiful mom, alone, in the line at the cinema, I’ll totally remember this advice, hahahaha =)
“who in their right minds would want to be parents and make each decision of their life revolve around kids if kids did not give us such immense joy in bringing them up?” ——- Sometimes I hear this same thing from other parents I know and I think this is the most beautiful, and also the most bold, thing for someone to say.
“and always at each other’s throats” —- I laughed, HAHA =D
,,nice I haven’t seen yet..
will check that out..
happy Karwa chauth… hope you had good time with your hubby!
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@david Well, you turned the advise of an icebreaker for a mom on its head :). Yeah, it is a bold statement, the one you pointed out but completely true for me!
@Harman Yep had a good time with hubby and kids. The younger one was really concerned about why in the world does the mom not eat for any reason 🙂