Yes. I too do find the resemblance quite freaky. One wonders if this is going to be Bollywood’s latest ‘get-famous-quick’ mantra; ape a superstar and too with a capital R. But then again, nothing ever really beats an original.

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There is a popular phrase, "A friend in need. Is a friend indeed" and I have been lucky enough to have a couple of those in my life.

Dearest Piyush, Rahul and D,

Thank you so very much for stepping in at the last minute and bailing my (sexy) butt with office related photoshoot. You guys are an epitome of what true friendship is all about. I not only owe you three my means of bread-n-butter but also the happiness of my beloved two pooches who rely on my nazuk shoulders for their bowl of chicken porridge (completely spoilt, tell me about it).

And I do realize that nothing can ever match your selfless gesture however I am hoping you would accept my token of appreciation.

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For the first time in your life, here is a chance to be yourself. Finally you don’t have a peer group that tells you what you ought to be doing now. You are not married at 25. This automatically means, you don’t have to have a kid at 27, buy a house at 28 and have a second kid at 30. […]

So, your parents and peer group are aghast and keep asking you when your ‘real’ life is going to start. Maybe it is time to turn around and say that this is your real life and it does sound more interesting at times. […] [Link]

Beautiful. Almost dream-like, isn’t it? Only problem, it is freaking dream-like.

Now don’t get me wrong; my rant has nothing to do with the author’s thoughts (as a matter of fact I think these are very encouraging words) but instead it’s targeted at instigated by our society’s takyanusi khayalats (primitive notions). Especially when it comes to women – infant, teenager, adult, married, housewife, entrepreneur…doesn’t matter. For all of her phases, there are set of guidelines to be followed. Anything outside, does not only guarantee grief from so-called protectors of the Indian culture & morality but at times, also our very own.

I could cite plenty of examples from the tip of my tongue but I believe nothing beats one’s own personal experience. Not that my situation is as grave (yes, I am grateful) but I am hoping it will help others in similar situation understand that sometimes being selfish is the only way out.