Poetry in frames… Conversations that feel lived in… Characters that feel real…Taj Mahal 1989 deserves more love…

Today I watched this series Taj Mahal 1989 and my biggest takeaway was

First impressions are not always right.

Somehow we’re conditioned to believe the very first version we form of someone. But if I look at my own life, some of the best people I know are the very ones I didn’t have a great first impression of.

Set in 1989, the show follows four parallel stories, almost like Life In A Metro. It’s a slow burn, but one that rewards patience. It feels incredibly real, beautiful and completely human.

One thing I especially loved was how the women are written. I often feel that the women we meet in real life are far more interesting than the ones films and television usually give us. This show finally does them justice. The men too, are written with equal warmth and vulnerability.

Life really does become more beautiful when adults learn to communicate and more importantly, communicate the right things at the right time.

“When you begin to trust someone, it’s love.”

This line!!!

Every character has something to offer, but Mumtaz and Sudhakar completely stole my heart. Their story is so mature without losing its innocence. Their banter feels effortless and I absolutely loved how they slipped into Bhojpuri whenever they wanted to express something that Hindi couldn’t do justice to. Even their disagreements feel filled with affection.

Perhaps that is what love is…

Sudhakar is one of those rare characters who is so honest and genuine that you can’t help but fall a little in love with him. And the world needs more Sudhakars, Mumtazs, Akhtar Baigs and Saritas. You could actually see each of them evolve and that is the beauty of good direction.

The only thing I felt could have been better was the wardrobe. Everything else felt like poetry unfolding on screen. The shayari, songs, the conversations… every frame was elegant.

Another thing I appreciated was the reminder that life isn’t measured only by money. Sometimes all it takes is one brave act of kindness. You may never know how it ends and maybe that’s not the point. You simply do what is right without waiting for the outcome.

I could honestly keep talking about this show, but I’ll stop here before I bore you.

Just go watch Taj Mahal 1989... It’s streaming on Netflix.

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