The Lion King

I happened to see the movie "The Lion King" a couple of days ago,when i was at my Aunt's place.I was surfing the channels hoping to pick up a good flick.(Yeah,i am missing TV now..boohooo) and i froze my search on the Cartoon Network. The movie had just begun and i was so very overwhelmed to watch the movie!! It's one of my favourite flicks of all times!! I made everyone at home suuccumb to my whim and let me watch the movie. And upon my deliberation and endorsements they did watch too!! And in the end- nobody regretted watching a "Cartoon Movie" for a change! I was teased for being kiddish enough to watch a "Cartoon Movie",but i said "Hey,people,keep your verdicts reserved till the end,I bet you guys would have to swallow your remarks later!!" Bingo!! Man,was i right?!!

I had watched the movie many a times before. But each time the feeling that accompanies me when i watch it all over again is mind blowing!I tried to analyse what makes a "Cartoon Movie" click among the masses. Released by the Walt Disney Pictures in 1994,it is one of the finest animated movies ever made.It has got the appeal to enchant audiences of all ages.

The tagline says-"Life's greatest adventure is finding your place in the Circle of Life". It has got a very simple storyline,which goes something like this- A young lion prince is born in Africa, thus making his uncle Scar the second in line to the throne. Scar plots with the hyenas to kill King Mufasa and Prince Simba, thus making himself King. The King is killed by Scar slyly and Simba is led to believe by Scar that it was his fault, and so flees the kingdom in shame. After years of exile he is persuaded to return home to overthrow the usurper and claim the kingdom as his own thus completing the "Circle of Life".

What amuses me the most is the "Indianness" depicted in the movie.Rafiki the Mandrill does Yoga,looks more like an Indian hermit with his props and his association with the royal family as a baptist for young prince Simba.Apart fom this,most characters bear names that sound Indian. My favourite characters are Pumba and Timon.The duo are just marvellous with all their comical stints and adventures!The soundtracks "Hakuna Matata" and "I just cant wait to be King" are arguably the best animations in the movie."Superb" is one befitting phrase! There are 2 scenes in the movie which i love the most- In one scene,Mufasa teaches young Simba the principles of life. The other scene is when Rafiki tries to persuade Simba to get back to his rightful Kingdom and overthrow his Uncle's unrighteous rule. Its a scene wherein Simba is asked to look into a pool of water and he sees a reflection of his own Father,his majestic voice echoing in the distance, the golden rules of life he had taught him when he was alive. Its one of the heart warming scenes in the movie.
The hit song "Can you feel the love tonight",a romantic number composed and sung by Sir Elton John,is the backdrop for Simba's and Nala's budding romance,both being childhood sweethearts!! The movie has a sweet fairy tale ending wherein Simba ascends the seat of King and righteousness is restored in the kingdom.

All in all, "The Lion King" is a must watch for all generations. Not only does it entertain us,but also teaches us the pious values of family,friendship and love.Well,i am a big fan of "The Lion King",and i dont mind watching it over and over again,cos everytime i watch it,i feel rejuvenated. Its my dose of cheer-up pill!! After all who has escaped agony in life! All it takes is some attitude to get over it.. just say "Hakuna Matata" and dance your worries away... Atleast Timon and Pumba feel so!! :)

Words are all i have..

What could be the best gift you could ever give someone? Something which should be considerate as well as eternal??!!Hmmmm...lemme think....ummm... how about gifting "WORDS"? Words of love,encouragement,hope,care and trust...
Words say it all...
I have this habit of gifting WORDS to people who mean a lot to me.My boundless feelings and emotions can best take the form of words on a piece of paper to brighten someone's day!! Thats the best way i can express my heartfelt thoughts and feelings for someone. Introvert that i am,i tend to withhold my emotions to such an extent that i can appear disdainful at times!!(that is only to some people who are not very acquainted with my disposition!) Words come to my rescue at such times saving me from the discomfiture of appearing cold! All i need is a pen and a paper and i can go on for pages...Be it any occassion, i rarely forget to make someone feel special by gifting words. But i hate the very idea that people conjure up of me for being sentimental..I phrase it in a better way- "I recoup my lack of want of words said by words written!" I am most comfortable that way. I believe in the Power of words... As the saying goes-"A pen is mightier than a sword", i have lived upto this saying all my life. I love to write, and i love the idea that my words can make someone feel special...

There is this very famous song by Bee Gees which is about Words..
It goes something like this-

Smile an everlasting smile, a smile can bring you
Near to me.
Dont ever let me find you down, cause that would
Bring a tear to me.
This world has lost its glory, lets start a brand
New story now, my love.
you think that I don't even mean
a single word I say
it's only words
and words are all I have
to take your heart away....