Introducing Arush

Cute teeny-tiny hands and feet have come to meet us.

We have been bestowed with our lifelong cherished toy.

You are our little bundle of happiness, cheerfulness and joy.

We can keep watching you sleep or giggle entire night.

You’re each and every little movement fills us with extreme delight.

Our days and nights won’t be same anymore.

We will cuddle and hold you so lovingly and so much for us to explore.

Introducing Arush

This feeling neither can be penned down nor can be compared to anything else. It is a like a first ray of sun caressing through the night and eradicating darkness. It’s like that first drop of rain which brings smile to faces charbroiled under the treacherous sun.  

Yes, we have been blessed with our bundle of joy a week back.

 Our baby boy had arrived in our laps on 12^th of March. We had been waiting for this day with bated breath and anxious joy for last 9 months, from the day we learnt that Jayeeta has conceived.

First 3 months of pregnancy were absoultely critical, and we were extra mindful of Jayeeta’s physical activities and her diet.  We had decided to have our baby’s delivery in cloud nine Old airport road.

By god’s grace initial scans were all normal and healthy. Second trimester was bit relaxed for us and we ponder on the thought of visiting our hometown Kolkata during this time.  This also ensured Jayeeta to spend some quality time and getting cossetted in her home with her close and dear friends and relatives before delivery.

We came back from Kolkata just at the beginning of third trimester. Third trimester is again a delicate phase and carefulness resumed in our daily routine. Unfortunately, the mid pregnancy blood tests revealed Gestational diabetes for Jayeeta. This made us little anxious and Jayeeta had to be on strict diet and exercise.

As we were slowly approaching towards the d-day we kept on experiencing feelings mixed with pleasure and anxiety. By the end of February both of our parents had arrived, and the countdown had started. Jayeeta also had her baby showering ceremony at the end of February.

12^th March was the was decided to be the delivery day. We had already done all the arrangements and formalities required for hospital admission.

I must say that the whole delivery process was very smooth and seamless. Everything was taken care by cloud nine. And by god’s grace we were blessed with our bundle of joy at 12:45 PM 12^th March.

We brought our baby back to our home on 14^th March with a car ornamented with balloons and sticker by Cloud Nine. Bringing him to his home was the most wonderful feeling for me. It was similar to time Jayeeta had come to my humble abode in Bangalore after marriage. It made my family complete.

Leading up to Oscars 2018

I just managed to bring out this post just before the 90th Academy awards (Oscars) night.  This time around i did not get enough time to ponder upon the movies at length and write a detailed report.  So, i would quickly capture my thoughts about these movies.

Out of the best picture nominations i haven't watched Ladybird so i will keep that out of the fray currently.

8. The Post

The Post is like a perfect recipe where every ingredients is correctly measured and mixed. Bring Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep into one film and what do you get ?. Obviously an Oscar worthy movie. The post delved into the much talked of 70s the Vietnam war.

7. Darkest Hour

Gary Oldman stars as  the quirky and gregarious Winston Churchill in this wonderfully crafted historical period saga "Darkest Hour".  Everything again is like a magic carpet for this movie. But i felt both the movies "The Post" and "Darkest Hour" are usual gambits for Oscar and we have seen these kind of movies a lot.

Watch this movie for Gary Oldman. I never felt that i was watching Oldman but was looking back how Churchill was. Gary Oldman surely is the best contender for best actor.

6. Get Out

Some Film pundits predict that "Get Out" is the winner at this years Oscars. For me also it is a great movie, storyline has a breath of fresh air, awesome acting Daniel Kaluuya (another Best actor nomination). But still loses on the in terms of actual topic depicted in the movie in comparison to other best movie contenders.

Watch this edge of the seat thriller for its novel plot and Daniel Kaluuya's astounding performance.

5. The Phantom Thread

This one is again the combination of Paul Thomas Anderson and great Daniel Day Lewis casting its magic spell over us after There will be Blood  Its a story of renowned dressmaker (Lewis) who is confronted by fragile yet strong willed woman Vicky Krieps.  Phantom thread perfectly captures the feel and ambience of 1950's London.

Considering it as the swan-song of the greatest actor (Lewis) of our generation , academy might consider giving him the best actor award.

4. The Shape of Water

Benecio Del Toro is a well known for his creativity and is a celebrated director. The shape of water is a wonderful tale of amalgamation of underdogs in 1950's of America with a political underpin.

Sally Hawkings steals the show with her resplendent portrayal of character of a lonely mute Janitor "Ellisa". Its a story of a relationship between her character and a human like but not human creature. Ably supported by an ensemble star-cast of Richard Jenkins (nominated for supporting actor), Octavia Spencer (for supporting actress) and Michael Shannon.

Watch this movie Benecio Del Toro's immense creativity at display.

3. Dunkirk

Acclaimed  mega movie maker of our generation Christopher Nolan first time dabbles into the war genre. And has created an unique war movie "Dunkirk".  Nolan has been successfully able to impart his signature style in this movie.

Academy may well give Nolan his long due Oscar (missed on Dark Knight) this year.

2. Call me by your name

Luca guadanigo has made a very aesthetic and subtle movie "Call me by your name" to depict human relationship. Its a story of a love relationship between a young seventeen year old Italian boy(Timothy Chalamet )with an older visiting American boy (Arnie Hammer) set in a backdrop of lush green sprawling Italian country side.

I won't be surprised if Timothy Chalamet pulls through the best actor award.

1. Three billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri

Its a story of a grieving mother trying to get pending justice for her murdered and raped daughter and her stubborn fight against the authorities. This a story which is true in portraying the human nature . It essays that every human being has a flaw and has a good side to him/her.

I expect most of the oscar awards to Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri specially the best picture, best actress (Frances McDormand is superb here), best supporting actor (Sam Rockwell).

This quickly rounds up my thoughts on this year's best picture nominees.

Don't forget to tune into Star Movies (if you are in India) to watch 90th Academy awards




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