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Let the dreams get unleashed...

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DEAD POETS SOCIETY  "Carpe deim. Seize the day boys. Make your lives extraordinary". 'Carpe deim' remained just as a latin phrase to me until I watched this film. Keatings, an unconventional teacher is every child's dream. The way Robin Williams presents himself as a teacher is a delight to watch.  The methodologies handled by Keatings will be influential for budding teachers. His students grasp the essence of Carpe deim and exercise it fearlessly. This film is itself a poem with many beautiful lines.                                       What does dream mean to a person?        It means life to few. It is through which many wishes to spend one’s prime life. Can such passions be imposed on oneself? Neil succumbed to such imposition. He got himself trapped between performing duties as a son and following his dreams against his parents. He struggled to...

An Admirer's Note

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Favourites are unique to every person. They tend to change with one's growth and  experience. But I've constantly replied same answer to this question.  Favorite actor? - SURIYA Might sound as hero worship. But what's wrong if the person emulates such great character in real life too. Cinema is the biggest form of entertainment and a great influencing platform in India. Having said that, one naturally expects the stars to be socially responsible in what they portray and promote through their art.  Suriya goes way forward in setting such example. His choice of scripts, filmography is a testimony to this. It is the humanitarian Suriya which inspires me more than the star Suriya. He strikes the right chord at the right time. He speaks up for causes which requires a strong voice. His actions always  resonate with people's sentiments.  The Agaram foundation not just provides free education, it grooms the complete personality of every students. When my friends questio...