Rang De Basanti – The movie that raised our heartbeats and piqued our patriotism. Delhi-6, the movie that showed us the mirror and acted as a reminder to introspect and kill the ‘Kala bandar’ inside. Bhaag Milka Bhaag is the tale of the unsung hero that laid bare the atrocities in British India and during Pakistan formation. By now you would have understood whom I am referring to. The man behind the legendary modern classics – Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. The Stranger in the Mirror is a reflection of his life which gives us the most important lesson of our life. Never give up.
The man with a talent to envy
Whole through the book I could only envy the creative talent and the unrelenting perseverance of this soft-spoken man. While the book doesn’t delve deeply into his childhood and teenage, deep-diving into his professional life is a pandora’s box for aspiring filmmakers. Notwithstanding the stream of work, his life is a book in itself. It gives you practical lessons on how to think beyond the obvious, how to stretch your boundaries, and how to be the fire that lights the enigma of life.
Delhi 6
After reading the book, I went back and watched Delhi-6 again because as a teenager, I was unable to perceive the vision that the author has materialized. Right from the symbolism of Masakali to the mirror, everything looked different and powerful. The message that he wanted to convey and how we went on to rewrite the climax so as to give it a shot again speaks highly about his conviction in his craft.
The giver
While his friends would vouch for him for being a philanthropist, he has proved it beyond doubt by giving due credit to each person who contributed to his movies. Despite being a man with so many personal connections, when no one stood for him, he found a way out himself instead of pinning the responsibility on his friends.
The relationships
It is interesting to see how he has been attached to his loved ones and despite being an introvert, he has managed to have some cherishable friendships. This is a testimony for youngsters who aspire to start something with their friends. A foreword by AR Rahman and an afterword by Aamir Khan. It is the icing on the cake for this book. The book is preciously wrapped by a foreword and an afterword.
Overall the book is a learning experience for everyone irrespective of the stream of work. It is also a lesson about not giving up and persevering vehemently.
An extremely talented man Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, I have watched hus movies and liked most of them.The Stranger in the Mirror is a really nice name for his biography.
wow…what a power packed book. After reading this, I also want to watch Delhi 6 again. Such great people can make off-beat movies and steal their viewers hearts.
Rakeysh Om prakash mehra is one of my favouite movie director and I had watched all of his movie. would love to read this book to know more about his life.
Woww now reading an autobiography of Rakeysh Om prakash mehra his persistence and never give up attitude. Your review is making me want to start reading one myself
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Review is very excite me to read his books . I have seen Delhi-6,rang de basanti ,bhaag milka bhaag movies and really want to know man behind all this amazing stories.
Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra is one of my favorite directors. It will be interesting to read his biography. The title also is interesting.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is one of notable persona of Indian Cinema and so I am quite sure his autobiography will be outstanding too
Seems like a powerful book but someone who has gone through tough times and come out of them successfully. Inspiring.
I am not a movie person but his story is really inspiring. I would love to read about him and watch the movie too. Thank you for sharing.
I hadn't heard about omprakash biography. I haven't watched delhi6 but have managed to see other movies an deliver all of them. His philanthropic activities too was something that I didn't know about.
Since I was born in Delhi 6, the only thing I can say is that the movie rekindled a lot of emotions. But I haven't read this book. I hope to read it someday for sure.
RDB was the 1st movie i saw which was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Thereafter I followed his work and found his style of cinema very relatable to everyday life . Bringing everyday issue in such an interesting way is an art.
Now, that's a crisp and to the point review, absolutely loved it. I am intrigued to pick up this for my next read 🙂
Honestly, I had no idea who was Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra before reading this post. But I want to confess that I loved watching all these movies, Rang de Basanti and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag being my absolute favorites. After reading your review I feel like knowing more about this amazing person. I am adding this book in my tbr list.
This is such an amazing blog. All these movies are close to my heart and I adore them a lot.
Ì have watched Delhi 6 a lot of times but I didn't knew he is the one behind it..
Someone said right along with watching reading too play an important role .
See while reading your blog I got to know about him
Such an amazing post, thanks for sharing this. Really enjoyed reading your article about Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Came to know so many things.
Rakesh Omprakash Mehra is a director I admire a lot. His movies have a special connection with the people where relationships are valued. This book seems gripping and his journey must read by all to learn from him.
I love all his movies but as you mentioned I think post reading the book we would look at it in a different perspective. A promising read indeed. Thanks for sharing
-sindhu
I absolutely love his movies and saw every movie because he always has some message in his movies , loved how u wrote