For the first time we (Shilpa & Myself) experienced our first cinema in German Cinema Hall. (KINO). Yesterday, I was invited by my Co-Volunteer's host family for watching a movie named, ' VICTORIA & ABDUL' , a British based movie. We were really excited to see a movie in German Cinema Hall. Our curiousness was increased when we came to know that the movie was based on a story during the British rule in India.
The Cinema Hall was entirely different from India. Inside it was pin drop silence. I cannot believe that it was a Cinema Hall. I was able to hear my own heart beats. I felt like I am in a Holy Place!!! The movie started playing on the screen and the first scene began with our beautiful "Tajmahal" being shown. For a moment I forgot that I am in a German Cinema Hall and showed all my excitement by shouting out the name "Taj mahal". Suddenly, I realised that only my voice was echoing around, hence, I controlled myself. Then, I watched the entire movie just like a German. I really missed the Indian cinema halls.
Victoria & Abdul is a British-American Bibliography by Stephen Frears, based on a book of the same name by "Shrabani Basu". The film tells us the story about the unusual friendship between the Queen Victoria and her young Indian Servant Abdul Karim. Abdul was introduced to Queen Victoria as a servant, but she saw a teacher in him. Their faithful relationship of a student and a teacher grew which raised concerns of her family and the other British officials since in their eyes, he was just a servant from the colonised land of the British empire. But this did not destroy their bond. Till her last breath, Abdul stood beside her by giving her the strength to face the death. Really, a heart touching moment. As an Indian, I really feel proud to watch this Historical movie.
I thank my Co-Volunteer and her Host family for giving such a beautiful evening. 😊
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