Indulged with personal lives and careers – with pleasure or in compromising state – the three friends, once inseparable, decide for reunion more than a bachelor’s-party-type-excursion to Spain. The thrilling part is a condition each has to overcome as part of the plan. Arjun, the workaholic fears swimming/ snorkeling; Imran, the apparently happy-go-lucky with flirting gestures is scared to death of sky-diving. And Kabir, the marriage prey, has to go for the Encierro (Running of the bulls); literally daring to face the reality _ to give up on Natasha (fiancée). Guess what? They did not make through their fears proudly but also embraced more joyous fate.
Zindegi Na Milige Dobara (ZNMD: You will not get another life) unlike conventional “MASALA” Bollywood movies, takes you to a journey of daring what you don’t, encountering fears and challenging comfort zones. Along the way, the characters leave us appreciating our fragile relationship and wondering about decisions we make (from minor to major). However, each sequence keeps us involved with movie theme, “you get life only once”.
You remain in bed faking exhaustion, embrace the nature smeared with “man-made” pollution to mutate genes into colossus version of you; enjoy family/ friends’ gathering (at times aggressive environment, but worth it) or entertain with reading/ meditation. I am attracted to the active ones though tempted to passive one provided the vitamin and protein substances are active in my veins. Lately, I found another condition, “priorities”. A bitter reality professionals and students studying abroad admit; joyfully? ~ No way!
Living in Malaysia has ruined my routine, a gentle but sure confession. Jawad Jahid I used to be: strolling in oblivious gesture in the streets of Alamdar or Aliabad roads (Quetta), mountaineering or must-do-evening walks _ delightful with friends & spiritual lonesome_ in heaven on earth, Bamyan. On weekends family gathering was blessing in Quetta while outing in Bamyan, compelling. Luckily, I have always had a few friends, whose sense of adventurism doubled the joy of living at the edge.
I must have cleared the life-pattern differences, if not enough, take it this way. No matter what, I ain’t gonna be first version of characters in ZNMD and have limited choice to fancy Quetta or Bamyan narration until my MIB graduation (August 2016). But I got a choice to make the most of what is at our disposal at College to live the second and braver version of ZNMD characters _ salvation!
Here are some photos of college trip to Melaka organized for “only” international students:
1. Attractions in Melaka:
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| A river boat ride gives you a sense of Melaka’s evolution through time |
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| The architecture: bridges, buildings keep you captivated |
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| The mural paintings tell legends of Melaka from adversary to prosperity |
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| The tourism sector is well-managed to sustain both economy and historic value of Melaka |
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| To your fancy, there are fancy hotels with spectacular view of nature and city hustle-bustle |
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| For spiritual revitalization, a church attracts tens of tourists at a time – Red Square |
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| From the top of St.Paul’s Hill, the landscape of Melaka is picturesque |
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| Like myself, the fans of Jack Sparrow “Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy” would love to get onto this Masterpiece! |
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| Local bazaar offers products from garments to food at affordable prices, or simply enjoy strolling |
2. People/ Businesses in Melaka:
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| Try bicyle ride to see all tourist attractions provided you have a professional tour guide |
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| You’d see long queue at local barbecue stalls and restaurants – never have I seen before! |
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| Forget processed Isotonic drinks, try natural coconut juice |
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| Malaysian version of John Anderson appealing country music fans |
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| He prefers “selling” his talent to “begging” |
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| He’s ain’t looking for food, but collecting trash – Malaysian Edhi! |
3. Being Jawad Jahid:
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| Greetings… |
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| We fall in “LOVE” by chance & stay in “LOVE” by choice – I wanna “STAY” |
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| Bruce Wayne of Gotham in Melaka |
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| Don’t judge my rider, he can ride single-handedly; with my buddy, Varshan! |
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| When Sri-Lanka, Indonesia & Afghanistan reunited _ friends’ joyful reunion! |
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| For spiritual meditation – for myself! |
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| Felt like in caves of Giant Buddhas of Bamyan |
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| You can’t get hold of time; to make it worth-living, the choice is YOURS! |
Jawad Jahid
Good job for making those moments memorable. I appreciate it.
Appreciated, thanks for reading!!!
Amazing! like the way you enjoy the moments in life. At the end it is good and memorable moments count in our life not the years.
Thank you Rajab for your positive comments. It's even better when you are the source of people's joys and leave some smiles on their faces…