It is based on a true story
Aisha Chaudhary was a real person, born to Aditi Chaudhary and Niren Chaudhary, and sister of Ishaan Chaudhary. Google her name and you will find images and videos of this cute and strong girl, and her loving family.
There is no limit to tragedy
We like to believe that we are not those unlucky people to whom bad things would happen for no reason. If something does happen, one at least hopes it is the only bad thing that would ever happen.
But is it true?
There is a scene in the movie when Aditi holds baby Aisha. Well-meaning and wise elders comfort her .
“He is God. He will not give the same pain again”.
They are wrong. Aditi and Niren lost their first born, a daughter at eight months to the same illness to which they would lose their third child, Aisha at eighteen.
We hear about people. We know that lady who lost her husband. And then her son the very next year. The man who got divorced. And then killed himself because he was too depressed when his second marriage did not work out.
Life is beautiful. But it can also be very cruel.
Being positive does not cure, but it helps
The movie will remind you that being optimistic helps in dealing with things better. It helps you make the most of the days. But whatever is meant to happen will still happen. A sweet girl like Aisha would not survive as much as everyone would pray for her.
However, some experiences in life truly makes you feel alive and happy. For example, when Aisha goes sea diving even if it was for a minute. Maybe we cannot control what happens. But we can try to increase such moments of joys.
Umaraan main sariya jee leeyaan
The song at the end
I was already crying a lot by the end of the movie. When they started showing real pictures of the family, it was just too sad. The song played in the background was composed by Aisha’s brother. I am sharing a link which has the lyrics. It is a beautiful song with great music and uplifting lyrics.
Other things
In the movie, Aisha refers to her parents as Moose and Panda. I found it annoying. She also keeps mentioning their ‘sex life’ which I found annoying. That’s it. No other negative points.
Everybody has acted very well. Priyanka Chopra is more expressive. Farhan Akhtar is restrained. Together they make a great couple. The movie follows their life from the time they are in their 20s till their 50s. But other than the hairstyle, they both look the same. Maybe that was still better than coloring their hair grey and giving them glasses like most other movies. I don’t know.
There are no unnecessary songs. The movie shows the struggles of the family in a very genuine way. It looks very real. The impact is effective. It will stay with you. Long after the movie finishes.
Aisha’s Ted Talks
Do watch it when you get a chance. I especially loved a line where she says,
‘When you fail at everything in life, get a pet’.
I watched some videos of the Chaudhary family. Hard working, loving, brave parents who gave the best possible to their daughter.
Aisha’s legacy continues. With her book, ‘My Little Ephinanies’ . With the movie, ‘The Sky Is Pink’. With her Ted Talks. With her parents. With her brother.
With everyone who is thinking about her.