I love movies. I've loved them since I was a kid, and I continue to do so even now as a grown-ass man. For many, movies are a form of entertainment; for some, they're escapism; for others, they're a medium to critique. For me, movies have always been a source of inspiration—a way to gain empathy and fall in love with life, again and again.
I grew up in a family that deeply appreciated movies and the entertainment industry in general. My dad loved Telugu films and Jackie Chan action movies, while my mom couldn't get enough of Bollywood music. Naturally, I ended up leaning on movies as a form of fulfillment.
The first movie I ever watched was Koi Mil Gaya. I still vividly remember seeing it—it was magical. I was too young to have an intellectual take or any coherent thoughts, but man, what an experience. A story of friendship, acceptance, love, and the triumph of good over evil—cornerstones of many values I'd adopt as I grew older. It became a core memory at just two years old, something I'll cherish forever. I grew up wishing I could dance like Hrithik, trying to emulate his moves. Several failed attempts and two fractures later, I realized that dancing or performance art wasn't exactly my calling. I guess dreams do die young. Life always had beautiful ways of correcting itself.
But enough of self-loathing. As I grew older, I realized I still rely on movies as a medium of learning about cultures, thinking of ideas, recharging myself, and spending time with my loved ones.
I log all the movies I watch on Letterboxd. Here is my profile: