Last sunday, I decided to re-watch Tamasha. Movie by Imtiaz Ali. When I sat down to re-watch it, I was struck by how differently it affected me now in my mid-twenties than when I first saw it as a teenager. At that time I remember I was more into the feel-good movies, rather than movies that are deep and showcase reality.
"Tamasha" is basically a story about finding oneself in the midst of societal expectations and pressures. Played brilliantly by Ranbir Kapoor, Ved's journey is one that many of us can compare to going in our twenties and beyond. As a teenager, I couldn’t quite connect with Ved’s struggle – the conflict between the person he was expected to be and the person he actually ended up being.
Now, as I have grown-up and facing my quarter-life crises and moments of self-doubt, I kind of find it reletable. The raw emotions, the frustration of feeling trapped in a life that doesn’t feel real – it’s all just very real. Ranbir Kapoor just nailed it with mind-blowing performance, capturing the frustration and vulnerability of a man at his breaking point
Deepika Padukone, starring Tara is another character in the movie. His role in Ved’s journey is very important. Won't tell further to give spoilers. The storytelling, which once felt complicated, now looks real and perfect. The way the narrative weaves between past and present, truth and storytelling, shows how our minds regularly paintings – jumping between memory, hopes and present moment.
In my mid-twenties, coping with profession selections and personal identity, revisiting Tamasha is one of the best things I did. Now, it feels much less like a romantic drama and more like a call to introspection. It's a reminder that it is never too late to rewrite your story, to stay away from the 'tamasha' of societal expectancies, and to be true to yourself. I really suggest everyone to watch it.
Let me know what you guys think of this
Till then goodbye✨
