English Vinglish

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Man said woman always following her feeling. For me, it's a truth, it's more than an intuition. When I chose to watch this movie, I also followed my feeling. Then, I'm right. English Vinglish is more than an ordinary Hindi movie. It's same as 3 Idiots, My Name is Khan, and Taare Zameen Par.

English Vinglish shared us about three aspects of the importance in learning English. They are money, fame, and knowledge. Those three keywords apparently play a glitter role in how society--included family--judges a personal.

Cover of English Vingslih, source: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/english_vinglish/pictures/

It is a story of a woman who doesn't know English well. She feels insecure both in family and society at large. This movie is light-hearted yet touching. It tells a transformational journey of a comeback actress, Sridevi, acted as Shashi. The circumstances make Shashi put her own self determination. She overcomes the insecurity, masters the language, teaches the world a lesson on how to be a self assured and confident lady.

This film is shot mostly in New York. There is one of a tagline that I love most:

"I will not leave New York without learning English."

Shashi's English class taught by Jo--the guy with eyeglasses, source: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTubiMfIP8jVk9GaQglR0UjVK6SPLIkgizJmJmSdv9GEkIlZr4W5yusLFYFO94G7h5QLikjLF820kvh1t_Im6EQfSwZ3b2f47PiF5AvS9vaUkd2opoA3758iGn6APyuTNkWgyxnD26rREw/s1600/English+Vinglish+Class.jpg

It's not only Sashi who captured in the inherent struggle with the English language, but also many people all over the world: Africa, China, France, Mexico, and Pakistan. They come from diverse social and cultural background: baby sitter, barber, businessman, chef, driver, and entrepreneur (Shashi), included gay (the African man and Jo--the English teacher). Here Shashi firstly told by Jo that she is a great entrepreneur. Jo is a patient, calm, kind, and nurtured teacher who tells Shashi that:

"Entrepreneur refers to everyone who runs his/her own business."

The more magical and plus point is Shashi makes Ladu--the sweets of traditional India.

Shashi is in New York, source: http://rippleeffects.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/sridevi-in-english-vinglish.jpeg

Overall, this film is hillarious, touching, sensitive, and it becomes the mark of the come back of India superstar, Sridevi (Shashi).

Shashi and French man in English class, source: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1dWR_fWyw31wFb89mKkps8ucGzMQoN7dfx8wm48JL4qrEmxUZGx2c79Pyw6z-JGNyFK4od3xl6OwhAsS9sLoYaxPOvrVaFh-9AqcAZiPtg7GnbDUjRkq7QgjsyNh9VsaDQ0m_nPXCYJnB/s1600/eng4.jpg

Shashi and French man after English class, source: http://knightleyemma.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/english-vinglish-1a.jpg?w=300&h=225

Somehow this scene is disgusting, but this French man has pure heart. Shashi's husband learns from him a lot. Source: http://static.ibnlive.in.com/ibnlive/pix/sitepix/10_2012/scenebest.jpg

 The best part I love most in this film is whenever the French man helps and respects Shashi through his pure love. Nevertheless, Shashi always recalls herself about her son and daughter even this guy is her first love. So, it's not her husband. Shashi's husband rarely appreciates what Shashi dreams of. He is same as her daughter who is often ashamed in front of her friends about the pure heart and innocence of her mother, Shashi.

Gauri Shinde, source: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/not-her-mother-tongue/996263/

It written and directed by Gauri Shinde and produced by her husband, R. Balki. She featured on Rediff's list as the 5 Best Directors last year.

Gauri Shinde admits that English isn't her mother tongue. Therefore, English Vinglish is her way to say sorry and thank you to her mother. Shinde's mother also cooks and knows a bit about English like Shashi. However, she is a great chef for Shinde.


Source:
http://www.englishvinglishacademy.com/
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/not-her-mother-tongue/996263/
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/english_vinglish
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauri_Shinde

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Di tanah rekah ini kami lahir sebentar saja...

            Panas! Aku menguatkan genggaman pada jemari ibu. Kerudung kualihkan menutupi muka, menghindari debu yang memeluk tubuh kami terlalu sering. Mattahari pun memberi cinta yang sangat banyak untuk tanah kami sedangkan air telah lama menghindar.

            Aku pun tak mengerti harus menulis apa yang aku tahu menulis saja karena tulisan kita pasti dibaca kendati tiada makna dan maksudnya. Sejak itu, ketika aku mulai membentuk paradigma seperti itu, aku malah lancar dalam menulis

            Ku menulis dan terus menulis di dalam ruangan gelap yang hanya diterangi sebuah lilin kecil. Ditemani dinginnya angin yang masuk melalui jendela kecil di depanku.

            Ketika sedang dengan serunya menulis, tiba-tiba ideku buntu. Ida awalnya ada tapi ternyata ide ketengah dan belakangnya blank. Karena sedang tidak ada ide aku memutuskan untuk berhenti menulis sejenak. Aku membuka laptopku yang berwarna hitam dan dia mulai menyalakannya. Aku mencolokkan modem dan headsetku, aku browsing sambil mendengarkan lagu

            Tiba-tiba ibu bangun dari tidurnya. Ibu dan aku sedang ada di resto PU.
            “Ibu udah bangun?”
            “udahlah nak, panas pisan euy Cikarang mah”
            “pusing ya bu?”
            “iya. Ketiduran disini. Cairan ibu kayak diserap matahari”

Sesaat kemudian aku dan ibu terdia. Ibu datang menghampiriku dan bertanya.  “sedang apa nak?”
“lagi liat fb temanku.” Bu, tadi lagi ndengerin lagu Audy yang judulnya “sahabat”. Ibu seolah tersenyum dan engelus punggung anaknya karena mengerti suasana hati anaknya yang sedang merindukan sahabat baiknya yang pergi keluar kota untuk melanjutkan sekolahnya.

“Instrumen Indonesia raya” Ah alarmku berbuny. “haiyak....jam 7, kelasnya Mr March” aku langsung bangun dari tempat tidurku. Ketika ku berdiri “tek” kulangsung kolaps, kemaren habis karate, badanku pegal-pegal.

Gagang pintu seperti telah kugenggam tapi angin yang memenuhi telapak tangan malah angin memawaku terbang keruang yang tak akrab denganku. Rasanya lelahku hilang. Gundahku pergi dan semuanya serba warni-warni. Hanya hamparan permen kini yang menghiasi duniaku

16 Februari 2013

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