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Here are the lessons we can learn from the latest movie "Iqbal"
This excellent write up is by my manager, after reading this, I couldn't hold myself to see the movie...
Serenity – Thy Name “Iqbal”
From the Inside – Out Lessons "Made in India."
- by Raman Bharadwaj
I'll not be surprised that this movie too will make
its way to management schools like "Lagan," did a few
years ago. cIn fact, I dare say this is more authentic
including the "choice of the one's who paly the game
even if it is for a movies shot."
Hat's off to Nagesh Kuknoor - the Director of this
moive.
Seeing the movie Iqbal yesterday was refreshing and
good.
Apart from being a movie it has a lot of lessons for
the up and coming, and all those who are involved with
Personal Development in whatever capacity.
According to Satyajit Ray, “A film is pictures, a film
is words, a film is movement, a film is drama, a film
is music a film is story, a film is a thousand aural
and visual details and this film has it all, just in
the right dosage. A finely composed and edited movie
about a young dumb and deaf boy from a village wanting
to wear the “Indian Cricket’s Blue Colours.”
The only stars if we should be able to recognize are
Girish Karnad and Naseeruddin Shah.
Thank God Nagesh Kuknoor, the writer and director of
the movie didn’t cast Amitabh in the movie, then I’m
sure this movies wouldn’t have had the same impact as
it has now.
I’m saying this is because the of the years of
standing in front of the camera makes Amitabh’s acting
just that little predictable. Added to that his
appearances in all and sundry commercials makes him
too “over-exposed.” But just a moment, I’m not taking
anything away from him as still the is probably the
“best attracter,” India has ever seen, and a good
actor as well.
Naseeruddin Shah might have acted in many movies
himself, but still seems fresh, even fresher than
Girish Karnad. These two character actor act oas
"Cricket Coaches."
Shreyas Tadpade, who acts as “Iqbal,” seems so
authentic when he takes the field.
For Shewata Prasad the young girl who acts as the
hero’s kid younger sister, acting seems to her as
natural as “brushing the teeth.” I'm not sure of the
names of the actor who portryed the role of the
parents of the hero of "Iqbal," but must confess all
these people played their roles absolutely superbly
and gives students of "EI" a good lesson.
I never ever lived in a village but the scenes of the
village did speak for itself. It was so natural that
you might even want to go to the village where “Iqbal”
was shot. The movies opens with the village assembled
under a tree watching a “cricket match” on TV, which
was obvious that the Indian team had won the match, as
the celebration of the village with the dance for drum
beats, bursting of fire crackers etc., and a lady
wriggling in labour pains. In fact, the lady is shown
being so engrossed in the game and the TV blaring the
opponents need just 18 runs and India needing one
wicket, and this lady praying to God just help India
get that wicket God and I’ll name my to be born child
by your name. If Kuknoor was asked how did he come up
with this pleasant idea of a movie like this he might
remark like any American Director, “Aw, I don’t know,
it just came to me.”
The world at this point of time is bereft of
characters in the game except say a Shane Warne and
the legendary Sachin the great, who knows the Indian
Cricket team, nay the selectors of the Ranji Trophy
teams all over the country may just believe there is
an “Iqbal” in one of their states villages too.
Being someone who is a student of “Personal
Development,” to me the take home lessons of “Iqbal”
are
1. You must have a dream
2. You must be passionate
3. You must be focused
4. You must be determined
5. You must work hard and concentrate
6. You must have self-belief
7. You should take help to succeed
8. You should have the support of the near
and dear ones
9. Let others lead small lives, but not you.
10. Let others argue over small things, but not you.
11. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you.
12. Let others leave their future in someone
else's hands, but not you.
13. Lifestyle is the art of discovering ways
to live uniquely.
Nagesh should be given credit for bring out a superb
lesson on SELF ESTEEM
Self Esteem is what we experience when we feel good
about ourselves and when we feel good inside. What
makes you feel good inside?
I feel you will feel good, when you feel you like what
you are doing, where you are going and feel you have
your priorities right. Feeling good therefore means
being satisfied with what you have, with what you are
doing and where you are going.
In this journey people often make the mistake of
comparing themselves with the others. Please don't
make this common mistake of comparing your
achievements to someone else or to what you believe
you should have done up to this point. You will NEVER
measure up and you will bring yourself down. This will
result in a LOW SELF ESTEEM.
What you need to feel good inside is within your
power. It is not the result but the route to
achievement. You will have high self esteem when you
have a sense of direction, satisfaction about your
choices and actions and know that you are doing your
best and doing something good.
1. Do your best and you will respect yourself for it.
If you don't you will know. You can cheat others but
not yourself.
2. Be honest and kind to others. Give yourself NO
chance to be self critical.
3. For most people doing good things brings
satisfaction and a good feeling inside. If you have
done something wrong and feel guilty about it your
self esteem will suffer. Try to help others. Spend
time with your kids, listen to others, call someone -
be nice! Your self opinion will go up and you will
feel self respect. The bonus is that others will be
grateful to you and this will also boost your self
esteem!
4. Focus your thoughts on what is right in your life
and on what you like. How can you make things better?
Don't neglect ever what you want from life. Some
sacrifice is necessary especially if you have family
but you don't have to be a martyr. Self Esteem will
only blossom when you decide to love yourself.
5. One of the benefits of Self Esteem is confidence in
yourself and knowing realistically where you are and
where you are going. But careful - don't aim too high.
Keep your sights on small improvements and planning to
get where you want to be. Each time you have a small
success you can feel happy and motivated to continue.
6. Give and be generous! Give your time and of
yourself. By doing this you will have no guilt when
you want to spend time alone or on your own projects.
if you organize yourself you CAN make time for
yourself and others. You will feel more in balance and
will feel you are living your life.
Self Esteem is what we experience when we feel good
about ourselves and when we feel good inside. What
makes you feel good inside?
Change of scene - Let us go to another aspect of the
movie
From a coaches view point with “farming” as the
background
The secret of gardening is to prepare the soil.
We look at what grows above ground but most of what a
plant is doing is out of sight. The best seed will not
grow in poorly prepared soil. And usually, with well
prepared soil, and good quality seeds, it is very
difficult to make it go wrong. The preparation before
planting makes most of the difference in success.
Timing is critical
The best seed planted too early may be killed by an
untimely frost. The best seed planted late will not
reach maturity and will not bear fruit. Farmers spend
a lot of time looking at the sky, feeling the soil,
and doing whatever is necessary to determine the right
time to plant. Timing is critical.
The plants that hold firmest are the ones that develop
their own roots.
You cannot develop strong roots by packing the soil.
Prepare the soil, put in the seed, and let it hold on
for itself. You may have to protect the plant when it
is small but the less protection you give it the
hardier it will ultimately be. The healthiest plants
are those that develop their own strong roots and
capabilities.
Excessive watering produces weakness not strength
Too much water weakens a plant as it will not need to
extend its roots deep into the earth. Similarly, too
much fertilizer will develop plants that produce all
leaves and no fruit. Ideas, and people, like plants,
thrive with a degree of challenge and struggle.
From the Coaches point of view on “Things that do
really matter..”
1.Listening enough to care and caring enough to
listen.
2.Being a dreamer but not living in a dream world.
3.Saying "It doesn't matter" and meaning it.
4.Being a positive influence in any way possible,
to as many as possible, for as long possibly one can
5.Balancing justice with mercy and fairness with
common sense.
6.Being patient and patiently enduring.
7.Earning credibility instead of demanding compliance.
8.Valuing the wisdom of discernment, the danger
of pleasure without restraint, and the joy of
victory with integrity.
9.Being worthy of trust and trusting
what's worthwhile.
10.Enjoying all things small and beautiful.
11.Words that heal. Words that help.
And words that encourage.
12.Forgiving myself for what I've done and others
for what they haven't.
13.Gaining what I desire without losing what I
should gain.
14.Maintaining the passion of purpose while
avoiding the pitfalls of making hasty decisions
with little or no discernment.
15.Enjoying life for all it holds instead of
holding out for all it has yet to become.
16.Giving praise without demands and
encouragement without expectations.
17.Hugs. Healing wounds.
And helping people realize their dreams.
18.Knowing when I can, can't and shouldn't.
19.Laughter for the sake of laughter!
20.Leading while not forgetting how to follow.
21.Honoring the honorable and avoiding the
painful errors of the disgraceful.
22.Knowing the power of commitment, the rewards
of self-discipline and the meaning of faith
in myself, God and others.
23.Smiles -- lots of them.
24.Learning as much as I can for as long as I can.
25.Standing for what's right when everything's
wrong, and saying "I'm wrong" when something's
not right.
26.Letting the music play.
27.Knowing I can and seeking help when I can't.
28.Just doing nothing at just the right time.
29.Filling my mind with all that is
excellent, truthful, full of hope, and worthy
of thinking about again.
30.Treasuring ideas for their untapped potential.
31.Caring. Giving. And having fun.
32.Refusing to believe lies about myself or
others regardless of the source -- including what
I hear from within.
33.Trusting enough to see good in people
without blindly trusting in the goodness of
all people. Success without self-absorption.
34.Showing I know the difference between keeping
the rules and listening with understanding.
Winning with dignity. Losing with grace.
And learning from both.
35.Believing in all my possibilities -- and yours too!
36.Appreciating the wisdom of maturity and the
beauty of childhood.
37.Avoiding the bondage of bitterness, the deceit
of wealth without character, and the vanity of
pride without gratefulness.
38.Loving for all one's worth because in the end
it's worth it all.
Signing off I would think that this is a "movie" worth
watching for people of all ages and with the family as
well. Children and the growing up should see this
movie.
Lastly I'll not be surprised if anyone of the "budding
cricketeers" sees this movie in say UK, West Indies,
Australia, South Africa, Kenya, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka,
Pakistan, Or say a dubia or West Indies - would belive
that there is an "Express bowler called Iqbal" and
like Kapil Dev who makes a guest apperance in the end
says - only a bowler knows what it means to recognize
the hard work of another bolwer. I had heard of you
"Iqbal - the Kolipada Express" I wanted to see you.
Regards,
Raman Bharadwaj
Cheers
Subhash.RV
From India, Hyderabad
6Here are the lessons we can learn from the latest movie "Iqbal"
This excellent write up is by my manager, after reading this, I couldn't hold myself to see the movie...
Serenity – Thy Name “Iqbal”
From the Inside – Out Lessons "Made in India."
- by Raman Bharadwaj
I'll not be surprised that this movie too will make
its way to management schools like "Lagan," did a few
years ago. cIn fact, I dare say this is more authentic
including the "choice of the one's who paly the game
even if it is for a movies shot."
Hat's off to Nagesh Kuknoor - the Director of this
moive.
Seeing the movie Iqbal yesterday was refreshing and
good.
Apart from being a movie it has a lot of lessons for
the up and coming, and all those who are involved with
Personal Development in whatever capacity.
According to Satyajit Ray, “A film is pictures, a film
is words, a film is movement, a film is drama, a film
is music a film is story, a film is a thousand aural
and visual details and this film has it all, just in
the right dosage. A finely composed and edited movie
about a young dumb and deaf boy from a village wanting
to wear the “Indian Cricket’s Blue Colours.”
The only stars if we should be able to recognize are
Girish Karnad and Naseeruddin Shah.
Thank God Nagesh Kuknoor, the writer and director of
the movie didn’t cast Amitabh in the movie, then I’m
sure this movies wouldn’t have had the same impact as
it has now.
I’m saying this is because the of the years of
standing in front of the camera makes Amitabh’s acting
just that little predictable. Added to that his
appearances in all and sundry commercials makes him
too “over-exposed.” But just a moment, I’m not taking
anything away from him as still the is probably the
“best attracter,” India has ever seen, and a good
actor as well.
Naseeruddin Shah might have acted in many movies
himself, but still seems fresh, even fresher than
Girish Karnad. These two character actor act oas
"Cricket Coaches."
Shreyas Tadpade, who acts as “Iqbal,” seems so
authentic when he takes the field.
For Shewata Prasad the young girl who acts as the
hero’s kid younger sister, acting seems to her as
natural as “brushing the teeth.” I'm not sure of the
names of the actor who portryed the role of the
parents of the hero of "Iqbal," but must confess all
these people played their roles absolutely superbly
and gives students of "EI" a good lesson.
I never ever lived in a village but the scenes of the
village did speak for itself. It was so natural that
you might even want to go to the village where “Iqbal”
was shot. The movies opens with the village assembled
under a tree watching a “cricket match” on TV, which
was obvious that the Indian team had won the match, as
the celebration of the village with the dance for drum
beats, bursting of fire crackers etc., and a lady
wriggling in labour pains. In fact, the lady is shown
being so engrossed in the game and the TV blaring the
opponents need just 18 runs and India needing one
wicket, and this lady praying to God just help India
get that wicket God and I’ll name my to be born child
by your name. If Kuknoor was asked how did he come up
with this pleasant idea of a movie like this he might
remark like any American Director, “Aw, I don’t know,
it just came to me.”
The world at this point of time is bereft of
characters in the game except say a Shane Warne and
the legendary Sachin the great, who knows the Indian
Cricket team, nay the selectors of the Ranji Trophy
teams all over the country may just believe there is
an “Iqbal” in one of their states villages too.
Being someone who is a student of “Personal
Development,” to me the take home lessons of “Iqbal”
are
1. You must have a dream
2. You must be passionate
3. You must be focused
4. You must be determined
5. You must work hard and concentrate
6. You must have self-belief
7. You should take help to succeed
8. You should have the support of the near
and dear ones
9. Let others lead small lives, but not you.
10. Let others argue over small things, but not you.
11. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you.
12. Let others leave their future in someone
else's hands, but not you.
13. Lifestyle is the art of discovering ways
to live uniquely.
Nagesh should be given credit for bring out a superb
lesson on SELF ESTEEM
Self Esteem is what we experience when we feel good
about ourselves and when we feel good inside. What
makes you feel good inside?
I feel you will feel good, when you feel you like what
you are doing, where you are going and feel you have
your priorities right. Feeling good therefore means
being satisfied with what you have, with what you are
doing and where you are going.
In this journey people often make the mistake of
comparing themselves with the others. Please don't
make this common mistake of comparing your
achievements to someone else or to what you believe
you should have done up to this point. You will NEVER
measure up and you will bring yourself down. This will
result in a LOW SELF ESTEEM.
What you need to feel good inside is within your
power. It is not the result but the route to
achievement. You will have high self esteem when you
have a sense of direction, satisfaction about your
choices and actions and know that you are doing your
best and doing something good.
1. Do your best and you will respect yourself for it.
If you don't you will know. You can cheat others but
not yourself.
2. Be honest and kind to others. Give yourself NO
chance to be self critical.
3. For most people doing good things brings
satisfaction and a good feeling inside. If you have
done something wrong and feel guilty about it your
self esteem will suffer. Try to help others. Spend
time with your kids, listen to others, call someone -
be nice! Your self opinion will go up and you will
feel self respect. The bonus is that others will be
grateful to you and this will also boost your self
esteem!
4. Focus your thoughts on what is right in your life
and on what you like. How can you make things better?
Don't neglect ever what you want from life. Some
sacrifice is necessary especially if you have family
but you don't have to be a martyr. Self Esteem will
only blossom when you decide to love yourself.
5. One of the benefits of Self Esteem is confidence in
yourself and knowing realistically where you are and
where you are going. But careful - don't aim too high.
Keep your sights on small improvements and planning to
get where you want to be. Each time you have a small
success you can feel happy and motivated to continue.
6. Give and be generous! Give your time and of
yourself. By doing this you will have no guilt when
you want to spend time alone or on your own projects.
if you organize yourself you CAN make time for
yourself and others. You will feel more in balance and
will feel you are living your life.
Self Esteem is what we experience when we feel good
about ourselves and when we feel good inside. What
makes you feel good inside?
Change of scene - Let us go to another aspect of the
movie
From a coaches view point with “farming” as the
background
The secret of gardening is to prepare the soil.
We look at what grows above ground but most of what a
plant is doing is out of sight. The best seed will not
grow in poorly prepared soil. And usually, with well
prepared soil, and good quality seeds, it is very
difficult to make it go wrong. The preparation before
planting makes most of the difference in success.
Timing is critical
The best seed planted too early may be killed by an
untimely frost. The best seed planted late will not
reach maturity and will not bear fruit. Farmers spend
a lot of time looking at the sky, feeling the soil,
and doing whatever is necessary to determine the right
time to plant. Timing is critical.
The plants that hold firmest are the ones that develop
their own roots.
You cannot develop strong roots by packing the soil.
Prepare the soil, put in the seed, and let it hold on
for itself. You may have to protect the plant when it
is small but the less protection you give it the
hardier it will ultimately be. The healthiest plants
are those that develop their own strong roots and
capabilities.
Excessive watering produces weakness not strength
Too much water weakens a plant as it will not need to
extend its roots deep into the earth. Similarly, too
much fertilizer will develop plants that produce all
leaves and no fruit. Ideas, and people, like plants,
thrive with a degree of challenge and struggle.
From the Coaches point of view on “Things that do
really matter..”
1.Listening enough to care and caring enough to
listen.
2.Being a dreamer but not living in a dream world.
3.Saying "It doesn't matter" and meaning it.
4.Being a positive influence in any way possible,
to as many as possible, for as long possibly one can
5.Balancing justice with mercy and fairness with
common sense.
6.Being patient and patiently enduring.
7.Earning credibility instead of demanding compliance.
8.Valuing the wisdom of discernment, the danger
of pleasure without restraint, and the joy of
victory with integrity.
9.Being worthy of trust and trusting
what's worthwhile.
10.Enjoying all things small and beautiful.
11.Words that heal. Words that help.
And words that encourage.
12.Forgiving myself for what I've done and others
for what they haven't.
13.Gaining what I desire without losing what I
should gain.
14.Maintaining the passion of purpose while
avoiding the pitfalls of making hasty decisions
with little or no discernment.
15.Enjoying life for all it holds instead of
holding out for all it has yet to become.
16.Giving praise without demands and
encouragement without expectations.
17.Hugs. Healing wounds.
And helping people realize their dreams.
18.Knowing when I can, can't and shouldn't.
19.Laughter for the sake of laughter!
20.Leading while not forgetting how to follow.
21.Honoring the honorable and avoiding the
painful errors of the disgraceful.
22.Knowing the power of commitment, the rewards
of self-discipline and the meaning of faith
in myself, God and others.
23.Smiles -- lots of them.
24.Learning as much as I can for as long as I can.
25.Standing for what's right when everything's
wrong, and saying "I'm wrong" when something's
not right.
26.Letting the music play.
27.Knowing I can and seeking help when I can't.
28.Just doing nothing at just the right time.
29.Filling my mind with all that is
excellent, truthful, full of hope, and worthy
of thinking about again.
30.Treasuring ideas for their untapped potential.
31.Caring. Giving. And having fun.
32.Refusing to believe lies about myself or
others regardless of the source -- including what
I hear from within.
33.Trusting enough to see good in people
without blindly trusting in the goodness of
all people. Success without self-absorption.
34.Showing I know the difference between keeping
the rules and listening with understanding.
Winning with dignity. Losing with grace.
And learning from both.
35.Believing in all my possibilities -- and yours too!
36.Appreciating the wisdom of maturity and the
beauty of childhood.
37.Avoiding the bondage of bitterness, the deceit
of wealth without character, and the vanity of
pride without gratefulness.
38.Loving for all one's worth because in the end
it's worth it all.
Signing off I would think that this is a "movie" worth
watching for people of all ages and with the family as
well. Children and the growing up should see this
movie.
Lastly I'll not be surprised if anyone of the "budding
cricketeers" sees this movie in say UK, West Indies,
Australia, South Africa, Kenya, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka,
Pakistan, Or say a dubia or West Indies - would belive
that there is an "Express bowler called Iqbal" and
like Kapil Dev who makes a guest apperance in the end
says - only a bowler knows what it means to recognize
the hard work of another bolwer. I had heard of you
"Iqbal - the Kolipada Express" I wanted to see you.
Regards,
Raman Bharadwaj
Cheers
Subhash.RV
From India, Hyderabad
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