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  • What the Folks

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    ” Our parents are freaked but they are supportive.”

    Justin Bradshaw

    Genre: Drama/ Comedy

    Presented by : Dice Media

    No. of episodes: 17 divided into 3 seasons

    Well sometimes it just requires a lot of efforts to motivate yourself , pick up the pen in this case the keyboard and start typing out a blog post. I literally admire the habit of those people who have the habit of updating their blogs at regular intervals of time. I am trying to be as regular as I can be, but sometimes I just need to push myself hard to reach that. If you have any suggestions as regards to how I can maintain my consistency, do feel free to comment in the comments section below. Valuable feedback is always welcome .

    Presenting to you another web series from the Dice Media. Yes the very same which gave us Adulting. This web series is called What the folks. Actually this web series was viewed by me a long time back. But now is the time I am finally getting the time to express my views on this one.This was the very first web series I had caught up with of the company.

    So what is the web series all about? It explores the modern Indian family from the perspective of two well -settled individuals who are newly married after being in a live- in relationship namely Anita and Nikhil. Anita works in a bank while Nikhil works in a food startup. Both are equally passionate about their careers and tend to be the perfect couple. Enter their families who are trying to adjust to their ways but still being a bit conservative at some matters. In the first season we see how Nikhil tries to adjust with his in laws, while in the second season Anita tries to adjust with her in laws. And in the last season they as a couple try to bring both the families understand their perspective. So do they succeed? Or do they face roadblocks in the way which disturbs their so called perfect image of marriage? Do watch the web series to find it out.

    Now coming to the analysis part . The web series is an interesting take on the modern Indian family scenario. Believe me I enjoyed watching it. I do hope even you do love it the same way as I did. The acting by all the actors is fantastic. I especially loved the veterans Renuka Shahane, Deepika Amin , Shishir Sharma and Vipin Sharma( he was missed a lot in the subsequent seasons though). Even Veer Rajwant Singh and Eisha Chopra do a fine job in playing the lead roles. So yes this one will bring tears of happiness, joy and sadness but just in the right amounts. So do tell me about your experiences in the comments section. Waiting for your lovely comments and feedback in the comments section.

    ” A great marriage is not when the perfect couple comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.”

    Dave Muerer
    Welcome to the family of Sharmas
    Welcome to the Solankis

    Que: Kiran Solanki suffers from a disease in the series. What is the disease?

    a. Cancer

    b. Asthma

    c. Fatty liver disease

    d. Alzheimer

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  • Anandmath

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    Author: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

    Genre: Fictional/Nationalist

    ” Our nation is like a tree of which the original trunk is swarajya and the branches are swadeshi and boycott.”

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    After a long time I really got to lay hands on a book . Though I love reading but thanks to the busy schedule I had, did not get time to read one. So I decided to use my free time and make the most of it. I do so by either catching up with some web series or a movie or a book . After all I do need to recharge myself so that I can pursue everything in my mind with great vigour and enthusiasm.

    There are times when you just feel patriotic about your country, when you feel you should do something for the country. This feeling is generally dominant in me when I read something very motivational in nature. This is exactly what happened to me while reading Anandmath.

    I am a lover of historical stories as well. There’s something in it which intrigues me and makes me feel as if I am the character. I literally start imagining I am the hero of the novel and I am fighting the battles. This is a quality of a good book I feel – the reader should be so engrossed that he/ she should feel as if he/ she is the character.

    Now coming to the book , Anandmath is a fictionalised account of an important event which took place in the history of India- the Santhal rebellion. The national song of India Vande Mataram was taken from this song. The song was an anthem to fight against the imperial forces and a war cry to inspire the nationalist forces.

    The book revolves around the lives of two main characters Mahendra and Kalyani. It is the time of famine in Bengal. So they are forced to relocate themselves. But a course of events lead to their separation. Kalyani is taken care by a Hindu monk named Satyananda who is the leader of the Santhals fighting against the imperial forces .

    The reunion of the husband and wife leads to Mahendra invoking patriotic feelings in him and he deciding to join the rebellion. Do the Santhals achieve their objective which they have in their mind? What are the trials faced by the main characters ? Do the imperial forces suffer a setback or do they emerge victorious ? Read the book to find out.

    The book is fast paced. There is not a single dull moment in the book . It is an interesting read especially because it covers an important event in the history of Indian freedom struggle which set the pace for future events in the course of history of India. This is an absolute treasure for those who love reading historical stuff. While for those who are not , you may give the book a skip or read it with an open mind which might help you to enjoy the book. Do tell me about your experiences in the comments section. Waiting for your lovely feedback.

    ” True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anything else.”

    Clarence Darrow

    The book

    Que: What is Mahendra by profession before joining the forces ?

    a. Shopkeeper

    b. Salesman

    c Priest

    d. Zamindar

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  • Break ke Baad

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    Starring: Deepika Padukone, Lillete Dubey , Imran Khan, Sharmila Tagore, Shahana Goswami

    Genre: Romance/ Comedy

    ” Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”

    Lao Tzu

    I have always tried to understand why does the genre of romcoms ( romantic comedy) click with people ? What are the elements which people relate to in the genre? Is it the chemistry between the leads or is it the comedy present in the story? Maybe it might be both. After all people need an experience which leaves them filled with emotions.

    So presenting to you my take on the romcom movie Break ke Baad. The movie directed by Danish Aslam has the gorgeous Deepika Padukone and the handsome Imran Khan in the lead. The movie explores the love story between the two. One is a pure romantic and is ready to settle with his friend and love of life. While on the other hand, the other is an ambitious and a commitment phobic. The boy tries to woo the girl . But the girl has plans to make it big in the field of acting . So she lands up in Australia. Our lover boy follows her to Australia and discovers himself after getting chastised by the girl. Does the boy pass the trials which his girl has to offer ? Or does he face dejection in the process? Do watch the movie to find out.

    Deepika’s portrayal of the fiercely independent yet commitment phobe Aaliya is spot on. Her depiction of wanting to fly high without any constraints resonates a chord with the audience . Also Imran Khan as the chocolate boy lover Abhay steals your hearts with his performance. The movie showcases the different sides of what love is for people. Shahana Goswami too steals the show with her performance. So does Lillete Dubey who portrays the role of Pammi Bua . Her belief in love despite not having it worked out with previous relationships is worth watching. So yes the movie does make you laugh, cry and smile . Do watch it . You won’t regret it. It gets a thumbs up from me. Also do tell me about your experiences in the comments section.

    ” Love having no geography knows no boundaries.”

    Truman Capote

    Rating: *** and a half stars

    The movie poster with the leads

    Que: Abhay starts out with a job before opening a restaurant. What is it ?

    a. Driving cabs

    b. Selling books

    c. Social work

    d. Acting as assistant director

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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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