Yesterday was 2nd October, 2010, a national holiday here in India to mark the 141st birth anniversary of the father of the nation- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, more poularly referred to as Bapu and Mahatma Gandhi.
But, amusingly so, the only thing that helps me connect with this day over the past few years is my appreciation for Rajkumar Hirani directed film ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’.
Gandhigiri, the bhai-tapori version for Gandhi ism charmed its way into my heart and also into Wikipedia! I just noticed that there is a even a website on Gandhigiri, not to mention the series of non-violent way of protests this film inspired people across the nation and the globe to emulate.
Google and Gandhi
In the age of Google, when not many may consider googling for Gandhi’s words of wisdom, except perhaps for preparing a speech on him on his birth or death anniversary at a function here or there, this movie reinforced the fact that one has to be creative with the mediums one choses to propagate the same messages (of Gandhi) with.
The movie entertains without being preachy, it makes you feel good, it gives me hope that no matter how evil, cunning and clever the world may be, I would survive in it and win it with my ways.
Today, 62 years after Gandhi’s death, his words of wisdom live on and continue to inspire generations, it is just that for many young Indians like me, the acronym has got changed, from Gandhiism to Gandhigiri!
Then and now ! = Gandhiism and Gandhigiri...
So, now bole to Gandhigiri Zindabaad!
Tags: Bollywood, Gandhi, Gandhigiri, Inspiration, Lage Raho Munnabhai, Motivation
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