IMPACT -Its how you take it

IMPACT mean  high force or shock (mechanics) over a short time period(WikiPedia).So take out from the word is that it should be big jolt i.e it should shake you up.May not be physically but can also be psychologically and  it should be sudden out of the blue, meaning  you can't plan to be Impacted.So all of sudden if something jolts you it is IMPACT.

You can be impacted in multiple ways. Truth can impact you if you were fed by the Lie. Reality may impact you if you were high on the Dream. Someones vision may impact you or self-realization may impact you as well. Troubles or Sad news may impact you but so does Success or Good News.

In all, there may be Positive Impact or Negative Impact. Either it will take you down or it will move you up. Let see the following cases 

A young guy Varun. He is studying in College. His mom always used to scold him for his waywardness. Though he was good in studies. He never left his video games.His Mom always wanted him to study well and become something in life which she always told him. He, however like many youngsters, aimless. Only concentrated only on his games & movies or  his Time out and football. His mother dies in an accident. Varun gets a jolt of his life.Like everyone he never thought life was cruel.He goes into shell shock. He gets bog down.He loved his mother like we all do. but her sudden death changes him completely. He withdraws from everything he loved. From games, movies, friends. He goes into depression. His grades drop and everyone pity him more.Varun goes into the shell from which he never recovers. He became cranky and delusional. Varun who would have been wonderfull football player  suddenly become the lost kid in depression.

Another  young guy named  Varun. He is Studying in College. His mom always used to scold him for his waywardness. Though he was good in studies. But He never left his video games.His Mom always wanted him to study well and become something in life which she always told him. He however like many youngsters aimless.Varun gets the jolt of his life when his mother dies.Like everyone he never thought life was cruel.However, Varun realizes what Mom always wanted to teach him all these years. He starts taking life seriously. He makes it fullfill  his mom wish. He wanted his mom happy. He realizes his tribute to his mom would be to become the person his mom wanted him to be. He studies hard follows his dream with passion as a commitment to his mom.  He grows up to became the successful automobile engineer. Designing new cars  was a key strength.He always fascinated by great cars by Tata. Always wanted to design something extraordinary as Tata Zica.

Impact truly depends on your own mindsets. Two stories of Impact by the same event showed us how you can be impacted positively or negatively. 

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Musical Love story

What soothes the broken heart better than time. But even if much time has elapsed from the breakup, and you hear the something which you termed as "OUR SONG".It may be the song on which both of you may have  danced or song was her caller tune which you listened every time you called her, you invariably become nostalgic about your past. Music thus  has the power to eclipse Time.

“Why This Kolaveri, Kolaveri, Kolaveri  Di …..” was playing on Car stereo. Siddharth mind wandered toward Shweta.This  was Shweta's caller tune  since day they became friends.  He had changed him to the same song.In love, we adopt or rather start liking everything she likes.Shweta, the girl who he always has in his thoughts or shall I say he never forgets.They have not been talking to each other for a long time now.The relationship was in the mess anyway after that night. That night had just been too terrible, icy, cold words being flung at each other! They were chatting thru Whats App that when she said those words which brought their relation to the chaos they have been in since.

Shweta was pretty, sweet, caring, kind, everything a man would want in a partner. However her confused, vivacious, indecisive, now -on, now - off behavior was turning a little childish at times but he was used to overlooking it.

Siddharth, on another hand, was understanding, Mature but sensitive. He liked her very much from the day he first saw her sitting on carom table near canteen. Whether it was love, at first sight, he didn’t know. Since that day he invariably kept noticing her every time. His eyes were following her without effort.He was completely smitten by her.He always wanted to talk to her but never had guts.He always made a point he is around her in the hope she will notice. Wherever he wanted to go he always took route passing thru her even when it meant taking a longer route. A few days later, he gathered guts to strike conversation over a coffee machine, didn't care, all he wanted was her attention, which fortunately for him he got that.He always had his eyes on her.His eyes followed her everywhere his vision permitted. He always wished she would return a favor smile at least. A couple of days later, their eyes met, he hoped that she would recognize that guy she met at the coffee machine, and then, God answered his prayers.She first smiled at him, his eyes were struck by twinkle that smile brought in her eyes.That day he was smiling whole day.

I guess Coffe Machine has played a key role in  Many Successful office romances.It was some nonsensible as coffee is too light or I feel more sleepy after drinking this.But he

Thereafter they casually talked here and there.How’s work going ? or sitting late today ? were the common questions. But they didn’t have anything in common that would have brought them together. Work wise they were doing different & unrelated projects.They didn’t even share their ways to home They lived poles apart .he lived near Andheri and traveled via Road while she in Worli and always took Train.


But his  big day came when she wanted to go to Andheri.Luckily for him, she had little idea of the way to take, which meant he had her precious company. There was traffic on the road like always but today, Siddharth, who always cursed his luck, was loving it, as more traffic meant longer the time he will spend with her. On the way he came to know a thing like she hails from Indore & was in Mumbai for work.She lived in Hostel .etc. they discussed various topics like careers, family. Hobbies favorite past times etc. time flew like anything & in the process made them good friends.

After two hours of Journey they reached the place she wanted to go. thereafter she thanked him for taking his hands into hers.His eyes were affixed on her that twinkle still shining brightly. That touch of a hand, that smiling lips and  that twinkle in her eyes made that moment heavenly. That two hours he spent with her are few moments in life he will never forget.

All his life he had met many girls some of whom he liked, some who liked him but this was different here he was with the girl so perfect the girl he was searching for till date that whole night he would not sleep. Thereafter he just wanted to be around her. Every day he made it point that he would go and talk to her. His liking for her kept growing. He became the man of limited hobbies, no pastimes other than Shweta and work and Shweta and work and Shweta. Life meant hanging around with Shweta after a hard day at work.

Thereafter came a period when all her friends in Office got whims about his feeling which was anyway quite obvious. whenever he went to say hello, they were reacting too much.teasing her all over, she was getting upset at it
It was so difficult for him thus to avoid such situation he started to avoid talking to her To avoid talking to her was & is the most difficult thing to do for him. I take lots of effort to act that way. That made her more upset with him That was period he was so confused because a thing was not happening.Everything he did was just taking her away from him.That’s when he realized that she perhaps don’t see him the same way as he do and so he decided to talk to her to clear things out. he told her that I want to talk to her alone but she seemed to have got “intuition” about things he wants to tell her that she didn’t seem to listen. She just thought of an excuse every time he asked for her time.That’s when he decided to calm things out to behave casually with her .,
And then came the night when she over an SMS rejected the proposal he never made.her SMS was just shocking for him.Out of the blue, She told him she was “not interested” even when he didn’t pop the question.He was just trying to normalize things, he didn’t know she was holding so much grudge against him.

They had not talked since then.He was hurt big time.He had invested his heart in this relationship. In return, he was treated like a loafer or worse a roadside Romeo. He thought he deserved a sorry. Unsure of whether She would come, He continued his life like she never was. Pretended to be busy at work.Overlooked her even though she was around. Although while opening any message, he would go it-may-be-Shweta. Thanks to all SMS chatting they had including that terrible fight Also spending the major part of the day around her made it difficult for him.What wrong on earth did he do to deserves this? the person he loves most is around him but not with him like to banks of the river which travel together for life but never meets. Life can be cruel at times.

Six months  went on with he waiting for her to come back, The fault was not quite visible but the words were, the actions were! Each thought the other was wrong.. Traffic chaos brought him to reality. Car Stereo had changed to the latest Item number.He wanted to reach office early today. After all, today was the day on which  promotions would be announced.

He entered office amongst the  celebration and congratulations. Siddharth was promoted becoming youngest Manager in the whole team. He finally  settled down after series of congratulatory talks with everyone dropping by.He was on the verge of calling his family
when the unexpected happened. Shweta was standing beside him with a big smile on her face. " Many Many Congratulations, "She said.The conversation went on for pretty long. They could feel the warmth they shared with each other.
They both realized what were they missing. Somewhere in the background 'Why This Kolaveri, Kolaveri, Kolaveri  Di " started playing  or so was Shweta thinking

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#Colgate360GoldMornings

Tic -Tac Tic My Alarm went off ,
Surely it was time for me to get-off.

Lazy and twizzy, I opened my eyes,
No one paid attention to my soft cries.

Sleepy and weepy i went to washroom,
Its time for my teeths, to sparkle as groom . 



I got my eyes on something splendid,

Toothpaste was old but toothbrush was new.
Like shining armour it looked like gold, 
It also had some thing Black and Bold.

It made my teeth cleanest white, 
Image inthe mirorr smiled bright .
It cleaned  My Tougue,my Teeth,
It didnt leave My Gums or cheeks .

Complete cleaning experience was my first,

Colgate like  always delivered on trust.

I felt  freshness though out day,
Tooth problems were kept at bay. 

It was the new Colgatre 360 Gold Toothbrush,
When it got to brushing ,I would always rush .

#Colgate360GoldMornings were the best,
I now recomend it to all the rest.



This was poem which i penned after using Colagte 360 Charcoal Gold toothbrush.
I felt Fresh and cleanest after using Colgate 360 Charcoal Gold toothbrush' it really turned my morning into Gold Morinings . #Colgate360GoldMornings 

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Pursuit of Happyness

Inspiration .We all are looking for inspiration. What is purpose of Life?A good ( high paying ) Job. good ( spacious ) apartment, good ( loving) partner.good (branded) Car. Suppose you have earned enough to afford all of these. What's next?. A good ( higher paying ) Job. good ( More Spacious ) Apartment, Good ( Less Nagging) Partner, good  ( Many Branded) Car. and then what's Next?Will this ever end.? Are we getting into the vicious circle of life. At the end of the day, do we feel content that we have achieved  by earning more money. I guess NO, it's hollow feeling  and the search continues.

They told me about an NGO Help Age India, Which worked for Aged /Senior Citizens who have no one to look after them. Either have no relative or their  Relatives don't need them anymore.

My thoughts immediately went to my parents. I have lost my parents at early age.I miss them a lot.I can not comprehend people who disown their parents." Love Your Parents ,We are so busy growing up .We Often Forget they are also growing old .Aging is process so natural.We are all going to get old one day .Your Parent are Someone who brought you up.Someone who took care of you.why can't take care of them. How can the world be so selfish?

They spent their own life on you.But I guess its matter of convenience. I have heard of  people have  many children fighting on who will keep them.Why should I? I know it's  difficult. I have gone through. They get sick can not move around, but it's same like new born children you have to look after them all the time.But when no one disowns their children, why did they disown their parents? I guess it's about hope. Children will grow up  and will make you proud. But old people are going to die in some time.I remember the incident. When my dad was in ICU for extended illness. Every few days  he would slip into COMA. After one month, the doctor gave up hope.He  told me that his condition is  deteriorating so much that  he had to put in the ventilator and will cost you too much. I asked him if I had a choice. He said, "I did', I told him, 'I didn't "I still had hope .I  waited for two days outside ICU(you are not allowed inside ICU ward) , almost awaiting the inevitable news .Next day evening , when a doctor called me in, I saw my dad sitting on a bed and smiling. I had tears in my eyes. Doctor gave me the assuring look. The smile on my dad's face was worth billion. I did have an option, option for hope .

Coming back to Jayasuriya  and Nikhil who was sitting with me. They appraised me with work Helpage India did.

Help Age India has various Programs ranging from Old age Homes to Active Aging Centres, It also ran Specific Medical  Help in a form of Health Camps, Cataract Surgeries, Cancer ,Physio Care etc

 Some Statistics for Elderly population in India (Source :Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation )

• About 65 per cent of the aged had to depend on others for their day-to-day maintenance. Less than 20% of elderly women but majority of elderly men were economically independent. 
• Among economically dependent elderly men 6-7% were financially supported by their spouses, almost 85% by their own children, 2% by grand children and 6% by others. Of elderly women, less than 20% depended on their spouses, more than 70% on their children, 3% on grand children and 6% or more on others including the non-relations.

I was more than keen to make a donation to them. (You can Donate Here).We got chating about other things that when they told me that they are volunteering  for Help age India. They were graduates working in Leading Banks and they do Volunteering in their free time. Jayasurya spotted guitar and asked me about my hobby. He played few tunes too. My thoughts immediately went to Youth of today.It made me realise that these people  are similar  to me. They enjoy the playing guitar and  may be they are Rock music fan Like many. They may be big movie fan or Bookworm. But In spite of whatever  they are, they are also empathic towards a cause. Whenever I thought of doing something good  for society,  my question to Self ' Where is the time ?. But in Front of me where Live examples of Two Youngster taking time out of their Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, movies, Guitar, Reading, Personal Life and Work  and  did something for society .Until then, for me, Image of Youth of the country   was only their accreditation to everything international from Music to Movie stars . One who can not watch Kahani Ghar ki but swear by Sitcoms Like How I Met your Mother/Friends. Who is unaware of RD Burman but Idolise  Backstreet Boys/Brain Adams /Justin Bieber. For some people Volunteering is about giving , but for likes of them it is way of living 

But I was in for the rude shock , Not only Youth of today  had shattered my misconception but at the same time taught me the lesson .They gave me inspiration for doing something good for society.When I, myself did some Volunteering work.I tried to do my bit.I urged my friends to do the same. Even one hour spent at Old age home can bring happiness to one person in the world.It will make them feel wanted.If you have the will, you can do more. My plea of  lack of time is a myth when  I was surfing through irrelevant channels. I did same volunteering  even in my own area not travelling much it and  have certainly funded one Old man's Cataract Operation. The two youth spending their Sunday gave me much hope and inspiration. It not only changed my perception about Youth of today but also toward life. Change is within you .



I will quote  Mahatma Gandhi."The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" .It surely the best way to find yourself. .True happiness is always in giving. An ounce of Giving gives you  mountains full of Pleasure.
You must be the Change, You want to see in the world.Something is better than nothing Small contribution of all can create huge impact

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Mumbai Meri Jaan-

My Favorite city, without the doubt, is Mumbai.

The name Mumbai was derived from the word Mumba or Maha-Amba the name of the Hindu  goddess called  Mumbadevi of the  Koli  communities and Aai meaning "mother" in the Marathi language, which is the mother tongue of the kolis.

Everyone says Mumbai take Care of you as mother

English its MUM, Gujrathi its Ba and Marathi its 'I" makes Mumbai Mother for all, rather word jugglery but proves the passion Mumbaites have for the city that never sleeps.

The seven islands together constitute Mumbai were home to communities of fishing colonies.Mumbai is the financial and entertainment capital of India.Most connected through the world from Sea and Air makes it a rational commercial hub .


Drive:

Its 12 o Clock in the night, any many other cities in the world you will notice empty road and street dogs, But If you are at Dadar Station you won't be able to tell if its 12 in the night or 6 in the evening.

 passion is what drives Mumbai. If you want to the Mumbaikar drive, You must travel in Mumbai Local. You will see the fights for the place, You see Games at play, you can hop  & shop .In Mumbai, only you will get the 'train Friends'

Design

Mumbai is the city of dream .it are a collection of island  and a spectacular view of seas at multiple points. It has beaches like Aska Beach, Girgaum Chowpatty & Juhu Beach .It has lakes Powai, Vihar Lake .Who won't get mesmerised by Queen Necklace which is flocked throughout the day?You have Nightlife like no other. Nightlife is not only defined by numerous nigh hot spots for rich and famous. You would just take walk and bandstand or Worli sea face with the sip of cutting' Chai  and munch onto chana or garam  or butta in mid of the night .Where else you find a National park in Mid of the city which turn bliss. Rainy season is another key point in Mumbai where many blame Mumbai rains for chaos but still enjoy it on seashores. It has caves Jogeshwari, Mahakali, Kanheri & Elephanta. Geographically Mumbai is complete packages in spite being a concrete jungle.

You have Place of Worship like Mahalaxmi Temple, Harbaugh cha Raja, Mount Merry Church, Haji Ali, Siddhi Vinayak etc were people flock irrespective of religion throughout the year.

Mumbai Film Industry is the  biggest Attraction in Mumbai which attracts many starry-eyed people in search of their dreams.

Connect :
Mumbai is divided into zones Town or Suburbs ,Western and central  but there is no disconnect between zones . Public transport and freeways connect Mumbai from corner to corner .Even though much improvement is desired .City works 24 X7 needs the link to serve the people better .Rail, Road, Air Sea are available for Local commute within Mumbai. It has metro and India first Suburban rail network  which is termed as Lifeline of Mumbai.

If you have lived in Mumbai it will always be the special place in your heart .You can love it or hate it but can not forget it .It will always remain Mumbai Meri Jaan 

It has drive design and Connect .

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#MADEOFGREAT

Whenever I  have to think about, who would have bought difference to my life. I never have  two thoughts about it, because most certainly, it  was my mother. I say 'was' because she is no more with me. but whatever I am today is because of her. She will always remain  My pillar of strength.

My Mother was eldest of six siblings and was only girl child with Five younger brothers. She was my grand Fathers favorite. While being the only girl child, she was only one who helped grandmother in household chores. My grandfather had a great vision because he had put my mother in English medium school while all my uncles were put in regional language school.This is a surprise to me even today. It was in the year 1960's when such kind of faith in girl child was unheard of.But my mother did not disappoint that faith when she complete her intermediate while my uncles failed to clear even 10th standard.

My mother was married at early age. While she struggled to raise five children including me.My grandmother gave her ample support.Our financial condition was not great growing up. Our father's salary was not enough to cover day to day expenses. When I was very young I have observed my mom struggle to meet demands of growing children.She took an active part in earning a support income.She started doing odd jobs from home. I remember multiple such stints she did. From making plastic baskets, to cap fitting, to packing stuff .She did it all  just be able to meet our ends.She managed the difficult job of fulfilling needs of 5 growing children in limited income.

I distinctly recollect the day she fell from running bus .she was rushing to fetch us from school when in a hurry she lost balance.She was more bothered about who will fetch us from school.She came to school before going to the hospital, such was mother's passion toward children.My mother is one who used to teach us herself.When other children's mothers used to struggle to understand things taught. My mother seamlessly argued with teachers.

 I remember a day when I had a farewell function in school. I wanted a new shirt, but there was no money.She didn't know how to tell me this or refuse me. I hadn't bought new clothes in last one year. But it was school farewell functions  and I was supposed to give a speech in front of everyone.I might not have gone without a new shirt.My mother took out savings, she  kept for heyday just to buy a new shirt for me. Was it luxury or basic need? more than a economist, a mother knows it better.My mother showed the character of self-dependence and sincerity. As we grew up we helped her as much .asking for less and doing more to help her.

I remember when she diagnosed with Cancer. She was more bothered about us.Whoever she met she told just one thing take care of my children.Such was my mother Made of Great.Today we all are well settled in various fields.Thanks to our parents who worked hard.Who taught us to be strong. If you work hard enough you will achieve the success. I hope we bestowed the trust our parents had in us.Hope all the sacrifices they made were put to worth.

I would like to add to my experience when working with Tata Group.I was fresh out of campus when I joined Tata Group.While my association with tata was only for 4 years. I would never forget wonderful time I had. I went on to work with a different group that's when I realized that how good care it takes of  the employees. The human touch I felt during my stint was unimaginable.Every other group propagates in theory while Tata's put this theory in practice. Nothing in Unfair and employees are treated as humans, not machines. I strongly believed the sincerity in efforts put for excellence is exceptional.Tata Group brand building rides on fact over the years they had Employees as brand ambassadors unknowingly.Even though I no longer in association with tata group I still vouch for their commitment.  

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Tata Motors is at a defining juncture in its evolution as it gears up to disrupt the passenger vehicles’ industry with path-breaking offerings. Taking these offerings to consumers with aggressive and innovative marketing is an equally important area of focus for the company. Tata Motors and Lionel Messi share many common traits with ‘a conviction to succeed’ being one. Right from his childhood, Messi overcame every hurdle that came his way to becoming a football legend. Similarly, undeterred by fierce competition and challenging business environment, Tata Motors continues to stir up the passenger vehicle industry with its innovations. With this association, Tata Motors embarks on an exciting journey to connect with its global audiences effectively.


#Messi #TataMotors # Made of Great

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Opinion - The Best Seller She Wrote by Ravi Subramanian

Disclaimer: I am an ardent Ravi Subramanian Fan .I have read all his" Bank Thriller" books,(but not is 'Self Help' books) as soon as it released.This write up contains Spoilers .

The Best Seller She Wrote,  he is claiming to write the Romantic Fiction, which clearly it is not. The feel, Title, and cover design will make you feel  that this is not "Typical' Ravi Subramanium book.But once you start reading you say, there you go again with Main Lead being Head of Retail business in a bank and a leading Author.Oh is it Autobiographical? You start to wonder.

But what you call a Romance Novel when the love story is core to the plot which it is not, in this book. Incorporating Sex scenes while depicting Married man lust for much younger girl  is called being Romantic? I guess Adultery is the new Romance.

Ravi seamlessly Semi-Autobiographiate the story with lots of" What to do, if you are first time author "inputs in the story, Struggle of being Banker & Author at the same time.Ravi Keeps the book edgy with each character clearly sketched out .Ravi's Quality writing was never in doubt. Ravi Subramanian is Class writer no one doubts that .But overall after finishing the book I felt unsatisfied.

Ravi  goes on to exaggerate the 'Author stardom' in India. Although authors  may enjoy popularity Many won't be able to recognize any author in person .250-300 people attending a book launch is not a stardom.This seems self-praising mode

Ravi also takes potshots at RomCom  writers especially 'Chetan Bhagat', not once but multiple times which is not cool.Given the fact Chetan  is more successful than the author  makes it seem like whining.
Again I clarify I am not Chetan Bhagat Fan.I guess Ravi naming of  the  Police commissioner  as Ramesh Karia (cheeky reference Ex Mumbai Commissioner to "Rakesh Maria ) is not funny, not amusing. Especially when this serves no purpose in the story.

SPOILERS AHEAD: If you are planning to read the book, don't read this 

My biggest turnoff is a portrayal of Shreya .She young urban girl.Educated, smart and beautiful ,one who is Smart enough to be a contender for Chairman Medal.But She needs to use Sex and beauty to be successful in life? She seduces or has a relationship with  three different guys. One for no apparent reason. Also in the end she is termed as home wrecker is not able to fulfill her ambition and is subject of public shaming .While two men ( Melvin and Aditya ) who fell to her goes on to have a happy life with women they cheated on .What a misogynist argument. Girl seduced me,it is not my fault. I got blackmailed for getting turned on, but it's not my fault.Shreya does everything upfront. she doesn't disguise what she wants including the push for her ambition being a writer/author. The only honest person I guess.

Now How Characters treat adultery is baffling.Sunaina ,Shreya's best friend is quite okay with adultery because her friend his happy. While Sanjay Tries to protect Aditya till the very end.Ravi' Also tries to justify adultery in the end by showing it conspiracy.

Plots most important twist  which Ravi obviously feel is a master stroke. But is quite difficult to digest.

Sanjay has relationship interest in three different women . To justify motive he has the interest in Maya .To justify collusion &  evidence  he has an interest in Shreya.Then he has an interest in Diana too.Also, he gets caught for passing of Rs. 24000/- personal voucher as office expenses.Is he stupid. being HR Head in National Bank forges the signature of Diana, when he would have approved it himself and no one would have questioned.
Is he stupid, to use is own email Id to plagiarism and also for sending it to Bombay times Article. Now is his intention was to defame Aditya or his intention is to get Shreya work published because he doesn't use the plagiarism content evidence at all. If he would have given same to Bombay times then the thing would have been more potent for him.
Even after Bombay times article which is based on facts.Aditya Kapoor does not get sacked from the bank but in the end his Boss ask him for answers.

Clinching evidence is doodles on a book, Diana Draws who gives it to Sanjay who lends to Shreya who lends to Sunaina. Aditya notices it when he meet Sunaina for no reason at all.

Too many loop holes in the final Climax of justifying Aditya Acts.Logics does not work for me.

Some lose ends does not tie up like following:
1. When Vaishali, the editor, calls Aditya she mentions about how Shreya know so much about Chattishgarh? relevance ?
2. Why is Shreya invited to Sanjay's birthday party?
3. Lay off the story is only fillers and goes nowhere in particular.


All in all Love story intends to meet thriller but love story does not exist and thriller logic does not hold .

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