I Just Fell in Love with (Not One, Not Two) but Three Idiots

It may have been a story about 3 Idiots but it was certainly one of the most intelligent movies I have ever watched. What I initially thought to be a cross between The Hangover and Harold & Kumar turned out to be a heartwarming tale of education, family, friendship, love and optimism. It made me laugh so hard and cry just as much. It was compelling. It was honest. It was adorable.

Farhan, Raju and Roncho are such distinct characters; charming in their unique ways. Farhan is the ever-obedient son, forced to take up engineering even if his passion is wildlife photography. Raju is the overly religious student who sees college as a golden ticket to better life. Roncho is a genius man-child who views the world with such simple & innocent eyes. Theirs is a friendship born out of the necessity to survive the gruesome demands of college life. But what began as male bromance over engineering, pranks and beers soon became brotherly love as they help each other through fears, disappointments and suicide. It was so refreshing to see 3 young men hug & cry for and with each other. See, real men are not afraid to show their emotions!

But what really endeared me to the movie is the storytelling. It's not your typical college movie. Nor is it your melodramatic genre.  3 Idiots is a well-balanced plot between normal concerns students deal with and the more serious issues they (and the rest of society) face. It's not thoughtless comedy but it's not Shakespearean tragedy either. I like how both light & heavy themes are weaved together and craftily laid out with lighthearted humor, witty exchange of banters and heartfelt scenes. It makes you laugh. It makes you cry. It makes you think. But most importantly, it makes you want to feel good.

To students, see the movie and learn: Pursue excellence and success will follow, pants down.
To teachers, see the movie and remember: You're teaching humans, not machines.
To people in love, see the movie and go: Find someone that makes your heart go Zoobi Doobi Poom Para
To friends, see the movie and discover: Friendship is being idiots together.
To parents, see the movie and support: Your children to become whoever they want to be.

To everyone, go see the movie and realize: this heart scares easily so you have to trick it. However big the problem is, say ALL is WELL. (It may not solve the problem, but it gives you the courage to face it).