Shekhar Kapur's blog

Shekhar Kapur has always been one of my favorite movie directors. I adored his 'Masoom' , loved his 'Mr India'- so ahead of its time! His latest movie - 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age' is up for release and the promos look amazing.

I have often wondered what it takes to create such overwhelming magic on screen. Being a huge movie buff myself, I have longed to get into the mind of a director......peek into those thoughts which lead to unsurpassed imaginations.

I stepped on Shekhar Kapur's blog by chance. He has many sections in his blog. It is very entertaining, informative, gripping and thought provoking. Shekhar Kapur is like a spring of freshness and creativity .

I particularly liked the thoughts he shares with his daughter on his Birthday -

" my daughter on my Birthday,

My wealth lies more in the faliures of my life than my succeses. My wealth lies in people I have known and lost. My wealth lies in the pain and the heartache of living.

My wealth lies in the memories of those moments of love that were given to me. And given by me. But my wealth also lies in letting those joyous moments and people go.

My wealth lies in all those unfullfilled dreams. In all those longings that aroused my passions. My wealth lies in all the passions I have ever felt and expressed. And those not expressed.

My wealth lies in every moment of guilt that I carry for actions done or imagined. That burden too is my wealth.

My wealth lies in every breath that I have ever breathed. Each imbued with doubts and questions and hopes and dreams. And fears.

All this wealth I bequeath to you. For you to squander to the winds..

Daddy ". Now that is a lateral view on the concept of optimism /hope.

Check out his blog to find out more about the man and his thoughts behind some incredible achievement!
http://www.shekharkapur.com/blog/welcome.htm