• “Nothing is impossible that one desires with an indomitable will.”

    -Henrik Ibsen

    Starring: Shreyas Talpade, Anjali Patil,Ashish Vidyarthi, Parambrata Chatterjee, Chaya Kadam, Prasad Oak, Arif Zakaria

    Directed By: JayPrasad Desai

    Genre: Sports/Drama

    Generally, I am a person who finds the game of cricket as waste of time, money, energy and resources. However, I recently listened to a song on YouTube and fell in love with it. That song piqued my curiosity to find out more; believe me, it was a great decision . Read on to find out more about the decision I took .

    Story-line: Some people just refuse to give up. For them, it doesn’t matter how old they are. As long as they possess a fighting spirit and an ability not to give up, they are willing to give it all. This week’s pick revolves around one such person whose indomitable spirit defied all the physical barriers. Kaun Pravin Tambe? tells us the story of Pravin Tambe, a man who was passionate about making his debut at Ranji that age did not defy him. At a time, when most of the cricketers think of retiring, this man was hellbent on making what was a dream that he had seen since his childhood a reality. Time did test him a lot of times. He suffered a lot of frustrations and setbacks. But eventually, God did give him a platform which was way beyond his imagination – he made his debut as a bowler at the IPL and the rest as they say was history. But was the journey to fulfil his dream an easy one ? Did people back him or write him off?

    Scrutiny: This is an inspiring tale about a fighter who simply refused to give up despite whatever curve balls life threw at him. After all, one needs to be passionate about the dreams one needs to fulfill. And maybe that is what drives some people to stretch their limits irrespective of whatever situations life throws at them. This movie teaches a lot of lessons which one can really apply in his or her life.

    The very first lesson it teaches is that never ever give up . This is because dreams do come true if you fight for them. One just needs to work relentlessly towards them. The second lesson it teaches us that if you have the right mindset, age is just a number. There is nothing impossible in this world. One just needs to have the required drive, patience and the belief that one will achieve the end goal irrespective of whatever situations life throws. Thirdly, a lot of people are going to write you off either because they do not have that belief in you or because they are intimidated by the potential one has. One just needs to be true to his or her work and not care about what others think. People are going to test your patience, resilience and a lot of times self-respect. But as long as you are true to yourself and your values, be rest assured of the fact that no one in this world can bring you down. A lot of times we grapple with self-doubt, but if we let our self-doubt take over us, it is always game over for us.

    Shreyas Talpade shines as the main protagonist. He is an actor whose potential I personally feel is underutilized. He is an actor who when given good roles shines. So, I personally feel that the directors

    The Sentiment:Do watch this beautiful biopic as it has a lot of life lessons to offer. This might be very handy especially if you are suffering from lack of motivation or are doubtful about what life has to offer, maybe this will offer you some great insights about how to deal with it.

    Rating: ****

    Quote-Unquote: “Insaan agar apne zidd par utar jaaye na, toh poore duniya ko bata deta hai woh kaun hai.”(If a person is stubborn to achieve something, he or she tells the whole world who he or she is )

    Que : What was the name of the coach who coached Orient Shipping Agency ?

    a. Vidya Paradkar

    b. Ashish Vidyarthi

    c. Ajeet Wadekar

    d. Sandip Patil

    Continue reading →: Story of an indomitable will
  • Just a few days back, we were celebrating the festival of lights. Diwali time brings a lot of emotions. This is the time when we feel the happiest as we get to spend a lot of time with our families. And our families mean everything to us isn’t it ? But families need not be defined by blood. They can be also in the form of the people you meet. This can be in the form of your friends, or the people you work with, or the people you encounter in some or the other form. And it is at this time when businesses promote their products at the maximum . Though this might be something related to consumerism and commercialization, but they also have something which makes them appealing. So, I thought why not make this late Diwali post something a bit different. Excited to read about it? Read on to find out more. These are in no particular order .

    1. Pantaloons- This ad has a tagline of This Diwali: Peheno Dil Ki Baat. I am sure a majority of you might have seen this ad on YouTube or any other social media platform. This one is about two best friends who are buying dresses for the festival and the one who is skeptical about pulling off a particular style has her bag swapped by her friend who encourages her. And then the skeptical friend listens to her friend and then the rest is as they say is history.

    Why I loved this ad: This ad actually sends a very powerful message that one should not be afraid to experiment. And if a person believes in you, maybe you should give a try to carry out that person’s experiments. Who knows it might turn out to be better than you thought ?Also, this ad highlights the importance of friendship one has in one’s life.

    2. Parle- G: This is a very heart-touching advertisement which has a grandson and his grandmother as main protagonist. The grandson is stepping out of the house to go for Diwali shopping and asks the grandmother if she requires something. The grandmother gets nostalgic about how Diwali was celebrated in the old days. The rest of the advertisement is how the grandson tries to bring a smile on his grandmother’s smile.

    Why I loved this ad: I loved this advertisement because this advertisement highlights the importance of celebrating a festival with your family. Celebrating a festival with your family keeps the tradition alive and always gives us a feel good feeling. Unless and until you have a family which doesn’t give you the love and security then that is supposed to be a different story. So, if you are wishing to celebrate the festival with your family or are missing home, maybe this advertisement can give you some inspiration to do the same next time. After all, isn’t home a great feeling ?

    3. Cadbury Celebrations: This is another heart-warming advertisement between a father and his daughter over how Diwali should be celebrated. The father suffers from a back pain. This makes the daughter say why does he have to go and visit every house . To this, the father gives a very lovely answer saying that what can be expressed in person cannot be expressed over text.

    Why I loved this ad: The ads of this brand are generally very really very heart-touching in nature. But this one is really heart-warming. This is because it highlights the importance of social interactions . After all human beings are social creatures. And it is a different feeling when you meet the people whom you cherish face to face rather than sending them a text message.So, if you do have people whom you love and cherish, so do go out and meet them face to face. This is because they are going to love it and even you will be happy and satisfied that you were able to bring a smile on someone’s face.

    4. Sabhyta : This ad is a bit old which was aired two years ago but it gives a very heart-warming message. It shows a pregnant woman interviewing for the post. A woman offers her some parathas. The pregnant woman is reluctant at first but then eats. The rest of the advertisement is how the pregnant woman ends up getting the job she has applied for.

    Why I loved this ad: This ad showed a compassionate side in a world which is either full of deadlines or stress. Also, when it is said that a woman cannot be friends with another woman, this one is a breath of fresh air. Also, the surprising end touches your heart .

    So, how many of the above ads have you watched? And which ones are your favorite? Do tell me in the comments section. Do you have any particular favorites which celebrate the spirit of the festival. Do feel free to share with me. I would love to hear about the same.Also, I do hope that you enjoyed this little surprise from me . If you did enjoy this , maybe we can make it a feature which will appear in between from time to time. Do take care of yourselves and lots of love .

    Continue reading →: Moments which touched the heart…
  • When a legend dies….

    “Legends are not defined by their success, but by the impact they have on the lives of others.”

    -Anonymous

    On 9th October 2024, a shocking news shook the foundation of the corporate world. The news was that the great Indian industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata had breathed his last in the famous hospital of Breach Candy due to age-related medical conditions. The man who was the former chairman of the conglomerate Tata Group was an inspiration to many which includes me as well. So, when this news broke out, I just went numb and could not digest the fact that the man who was my ideal as well as a person whom I looked up to in all aspects was no longer alive. Though, he might have left us, but he did teach us a lot of things through his work as well as by character.

    Following are some of the life lessons that I learned from my idol who will hopefully continue to inspire me and guide me as I undertake this journey of life .

    Lesson 1: Always aim for excellence – Excellence is not being the best but it is doing your best. Ratan Tata sir taught me that no matter, how small a work might be, it should be done with full integrity and dedication. And when you do that on a continuous basis, you do become an inspiration to others to put their best foot forward in each and every thing you do.

    Lesson 2: Always be ethical in your conduct- Amongst all the business groups, Tata Group is a group that is synonymous with the qualities of integrity and ethical leadership. Ratan Tata sir ensured that Tata Group never ever lowered their standards in ethics and treated each and every stakeholder of its with respect and fairness.

    Lesson 3: Foster trust and teamwork within the organization : This was made possible by highlighting the importance of a very important quality of an organization that is teamwork. When you empower people to take their own decisions as well as give them the freedom to take on the challenges and innovate, you are bound to be surprised by the level of output you are going to receive from your team members. Also, ensuring a sense of accountability amongst your team members is going to get a lot of results. It is very easy to put the blame on others but if we try to empathize and help our team member come up with a solution, this is going to benefit us in the long run.

    Lesson 4: Embrace change: It is aptly said, change is the only constant in life. Ratan Tata sir successfully navigated his business through many transitions and was able to integrate new technologies and trends easily. And as the world changes its pace at a rapid pace, it is necessary to adapt. After all , one can either swim or die.

    Lesson 5: Be sustainable- For many, climate change might be a farce. But, there are changes which are being witnessed in the environment. And environment is a topic which is really close to my heart. So, I do try to inculcate environment friendly practices wherever I can. This is because there ain’t a planet B.And I personally feel that everyone should integrate these practices. If not for us, at least we can make the Earth a better place for our future generations.

    Lesson 6: Be empathetic and compassionate – One of the most defining traits of a great leader is the ability to be empathetic and compassionate . Everyone has their own battles to fight as well as are dealing with some or the other internal struggle. One need to be professional while climbing the corporate leader . But , a human touch while climbing the corporate leader can lead one to have an enriching experience as well as a better job satisfaction.

    Lesson 7: Walk the talk—I have always noticed that people who walk the talk command the maximum respect, even from their worst enemies. This is because they are authentic in their thoughts, words, and deeds. They do not feel the need to seek external validation, but they listen to their hearts. So, question your topmost authority if you feel something is not fitting into your ethic system. This will make people around you respect you even more.

    Lesson 8: Be humble and grounded- People always look up to the people who irrespective of whatever heights they have achieved keep their feet grounded. Humility is a trait that is really highly underappreciated but essential. After all, success can go to one’s head very easily. We must not let success go to our heads as it eventually leads to our downfall at some point of time. Be proud of the work you do, but do not let the achievements go to your head. After all, success is a very lousy teacher.

    Lesson 9: Talk Less, Do More and always be true to your word- God has given us one mouth and two hands and two legs. The reason is simple- we are supposed to do more and talk less. But often, we do the opposite. So, maybe we can learn the same from the man who was an introvert but always delivered.

    Lesson 10: If you take a decision, make sure to make it right- A lot of times we are faced with situations, where we are not sure whether the decision taken by us is correct or not. But Ratan Tata sir took a decision and made sure that the decision taken by him was correct. This quality speaks volumes about him as this enabled him to take risks and close some of the most successful deals in his career.

    Lesson 11: Always give back to society- If you look into the contributions Ratan Tata sir made through his business group, very few corporate leaders can boast of how much they have given back to society. From the budget-friendly Nano to building hospitals to cater to cancer patients and pets to providing help during the difficult times – that man made sure that he always gave back to the society in some or the other form. And that according to me is the true essence of success. It is not the amount of material possessions you possess, but the amount of difference you make in other people’s lives.

    I can go on but if I do, I think I might run out of space. There is so much that this man has offered throughout his life that only words will not suffice to pay tribute to this legend. I do pray to God that wherever he is, he will continue spreading his light and will always guide us through the legacy he has left. If you have any thoughts to share about this great man, do feel free to share the same in the comments section.

    Continue reading →: When a legend dies….

I’m Roshani

Welcome to The Expression Hub! I’m Roshani, who loves to express herself through the medium of writing. This blog is my little corner of the internet where I dive deep into the world of movies, books, and web series—reviewing, analyzing, and sometimes just ranting about the stories that make us laugh, cry, and question everything.

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