Thank You, Vishal Bhardwaj

It's only when I become 'desireless', when I only want to create good cinema without bothering about how people will react to it — only then will I consider myself truly spiritual.
-Vishal Bhardwaj

8th August, 2006

Dear Vishal,
I hope you don't mind me addressing you by your first name- it is not out of disrespect, but out of devotion, admiration and affection. I know that in all probability, you will never read this, and that I am sounding unbelievably and unabashedly silly, but I still think that I would be failing in my duty as a 16 year old film fanatic if I didn't thank you for giving us Omkara.

Thank you for your grand vision and endlessly passionate involvement in your films that shows and shines in every aspect of the brilliant movies you create. For the bravest and most brilliant, spellbinding soundtrack of the year. For not bending down to commercial pressures and diktats and producing an authentic, honest and mindblowing piece of work. For showing us the true potential of our actors- whether it be Ajay or Kareena, Saif or Konkona- each actor was outstanding in his or her own right. For putting to shame the so called 'progressive, original' filmmakers of our industry ridden with dishonesty, unoriginality and shameless plagiarism and showing us the difference between copying and tribute, between pretentiousness and pure genius.

Thank you Vishal, for reinforcing our belief in Indian cinema and for reassuring us that the future of our cinema is in safe hands. There are countless bufoons out there- those who found the language 'offensive'- never mind if they are used to hearing it (or even using it) everyday in their lives, those who (eeps) even found the storyline weak (Shakespeare- may your soul rest in peace) and those with cinematic attention deficit disorder, who complained that it was too 'slow', and 'depressing'. Then there are those worthless fools like Mr Taran Adarsh and Co. who are busy complaining about the 'disappointing outcome'.Frankly, we don't care a damn. And nor should you- for that matter. From all of us who absolutely loved Omkara, thank you and God bless.

Regards,
Jahan