Thursday, June 25, 2015
The missed opportunity of Tanu Weds Manu returns
It was extremely disappointing to see the ending of Tanu weds manu. It fundamentally speaks to the old adages :
1. That once you are married, there is love 'hidden' somewhere beneath all the tumult. That the phnomenon of 'growing out of love' does not exist.
2. On a sub-conscious level it tells woman that the one who is self-sufficient, and who has made a life with confidence and is independent will not be "accepted". That the rebel has to bow down to the usual cautions that come with 'love' marriages.
I cannot forget the lines between Tanu and Kusum where Kusum has her say. Her dialogues about financial independence, taking responsibilities in life and not feeling entitled are the stuff of legend. Was so inspired listening to them.
Also the character of Manu is writ with the inability to take a stand. Give marriage your best shot but have the courage to walk away if things are not working out. His last-minute sucummbing to 'there must be love somehere' does not get him any sympathies.
While this was a great movie otherwise, what would have taken it to the next level would have been if Manu and Kusum would have got married. Perhaps it would have inspired a few to swim against the tide.
1. That once you are married, there is love 'hidden' somewhere beneath all the tumult. That the phnomenon of 'growing out of love' does not exist.
2. On a sub-conscious level it tells woman that the one who is self-sufficient, and who has made a life with confidence and is independent will not be "accepted". That the rebel has to bow down to the usual cautions that come with 'love' marriages.
I cannot forget the lines between Tanu and Kusum where Kusum has her say. Her dialogues about financial independence, taking responsibilities in life and not feeling entitled are the stuff of legend. Was so inspired listening to them.
Also the character of Manu is writ with the inability to take a stand. Give marriage your best shot but have the courage to walk away if things are not working out. His last-minute sucummbing to 'there must be love somehere' does not get him any sympathies.
While this was a great movie otherwise, what would have taken it to the next level would have been if Manu and Kusum would have got married. Perhaps it would have inspired a few to swim against the tide.
# posted by Abhijat @ 11:44 PM 
