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Sach's avatar

This is a phenomenal essay! I really enjoyed how you charted out the connections between the movie and the actual journey of SRK through the industry, really cool!

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Paridhi Puri's avatar

Thank you so much!!

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Shreya's avatar

Thank you for this incredible essay. It made me feel not only like I was watching the movie - at once, for the first time and with the intimacy of the hundredth - but also living the movie. Like you’ve written, Om Shanti Om makes us feel embedded into the legacy of filmic nostalgia and ready-context, and this essay does just the same :)

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Paridhi Puri's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Pooja H K's avatar

Woah.. Got a whole new perspective of the film Om shanti Om which was just a fun entertainer by my fav star SRK.. n now I'm gonna love the movie even more and also think of your post whenever I rewatch it. Thank you for this amazing read!

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Paridhi Puri's avatar

Thank you for reading!

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Irich photography's avatar

Incredible post

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Paridhi Puri's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Irich photography's avatar

Interesting post

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Stuti Bhatia's avatar

OMG! This is amazing, I love it! Your analysis has given me a whole new perspective on Om Shanti Om :D It’s amazing how a deeper look can reveal so much more beneath the surface of what seems like a classic Bollywood entertainer.

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Paridhi Puri's avatar

Thank you so so much!

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an's avatar

Oh this was excellent! I love the way you fleshed out the metatextual nuances in the film. Very fun read.

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Paridhi Puri's avatar

Thank you so so much!

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Annie's avatar

“When she asks him if he ever gets sad, he replies 'whenever I'm sad, I watch your movie.'”

Me with SRK movies omg. Great piece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Paridhi Puri's avatar

Thank you so much! :)

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Soumi Paul's avatar

Thank you for this.... I love Srk since my childhood and this film made me fall in love with deepika too. Om shanti om has always been special to me... Thank you for presenting the nitty gritties and technicalities of making the film in such a mesmerizing manner. Though I have watched the film over 20 times, thanks for bringing into my notice.. The metaphors and references I have missed all these years.

Well written 💯❤

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Paridhi Puri's avatar

I'm glad you liked it, thank you for commenting!

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Shamikasmruthi's avatar

My appreciation for the film grew tenfold after reading your post. Best thing I've read in ages! You have a fan in me! <3 Excited to read what you write next, right after I binge your other posts :P

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Paridhi Puri's avatar

Thank you so much! Will check out your work too :)

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Anirudh's avatar

What an absolutely amazing read, Paridhi. This was amazing!

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Paridhi Puri's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Rishita Gupta's avatar

So good. Enjoyed reading this

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Paridhi Puri's avatar

Thank you, again Rishita!

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