‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ isn't just a 'Gen Z' movie; it resonates deeply with us, Millennials too. In an age where our lives are entangled with screens and social media, the movie's portrayal hits home.
I have a story that happened with my Mum years ago, when Gen X got introduced with FB. One of her friends came to meet my mum for their afternoon chatter and that aunty spent 2 hours on her phone while my mum was sitting next to her. Then, my unapologetic and unabashed mom told that aunty in her style.. “saamne baithne walo ki tujhe parwah nahi and tujhe duniya ki padi hai. FB hi dekhna hai toh ghar jao. Mera ghar internet cafe nahi hai.” Classic mom.. whosoever knows her.
She definitely has passed down her legacy of sassiness to me!
This film brilliantly navigates the world of ever-scrolling, story-swiping US…. always Snapchatting & IGing generation.
We wake up and sleep with seeing innumerable reels, multiple stories.
Let me ask you a question!
Before I threatened you to read this post… let’s recall the last story you saw.
Be honest! Likely forgotten, much like mine.
Countless hours lost on social media, devoid of any purpose. Right?
While I missed the dating app era by a whisker due to my marriage, but my friends' experiences show me the emptiness therein. Well, “Hollow and Empty” is a good concept in spirituality but not the way we live our lives though. True to its portrayal, we're relentlessly connected, often to a fault.
I forgot about the world where I can reach any destination without GPS. I forgot how the food tastes if it is not rated 4 and above and I even don’t buy necessary products if they are not delivering in a day.
Guilty as charged, I, too, am a Social Media junkie. And, my husband's screen engagement mirrors mine, our conversations are lost amidst hundreds of ting/ting, all the time.
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ compelled me to blog about this HARSH truth today, this truth that I will definitely forget before the New Year celebrations get over.
The movie is raw, and the truthful narrative strikes a chord with me. The music has a soothing backdrop with lyrics that breathe meaning, which resonates with me deeply & highly. My new spotify playlist sorted for the upcoming week.
Surprisingly, Ananya Panday's portrayal didn't irk me; she personified a typical ex-boyfriend stalker many of us have been… (wink.wink). The tangled lives of the main characters mirror our own, reminding us there's no shame in admitting it… 🤷🏽♀️
The five resolutions in the end of the movie.. will be my kind of takeaways this year. I did start with one yesterday when I went alone to watch Anshu Mor Comedy Show. This year, I have thought to do things which I like doing, irrespective of any company. Because if I cannot enjoy my own company, then who else will?
Lastly, a simple piece of advice — live a little, yaar….. give yourself a break from your phone, at least, during conversations. How about taking a social media hiatus, ;) and yes… do embrace gratitude. It’s so easy to say ‘thank you’ on a social media comment, but very difficult to say it to your parents.
Another thing, you cannot excuse yourself from a heart break or a bad thing from happening. We all go through the same shit, some less… some more. We just have to be compassionate enough to have appropriate emotional responses and most importantly, just keep moving forward! Also, therapy helps.
Look up, meet eyes when I am talking to you, for I'm certainly not stationed at your belly button! 😏😏
