BLACK

What comes to your mind when I whisper the title of this blog in your ears? An artist and a fashion designer might tell about the color black. An old man, whose hair is graying, might think about a dye; A teacher might think about the black board. An entomologist might think of the spider “Black widow”; A racist might think about a Negro; A common man might think of darkness, night or perhaps even fear. "Black", reminds me of something new - something that I did not mention in the list above.

To Michelle, black meant her graduation gown and hat. When she was a child, it meant frustration, irritation and perhaps even life to her. She was the most adamant, unruly daughter of a rich couple, who also happened to be blind and deaf. Sounds familiar? - Well you must be an admirer of Helen Keller. She was the first blind deaf woman to obtain graduation in the world. Perhaps the source of hope to many many people across the globe.

It was Michelle’s teacher who taught her light, optimism, hope and above all – Of life. Michelle calls him "Tee" - the first syllable of the word teacher. Michelle gradually learns to read and write and after many an attempt, obtains graduation. Like Helen, Michelle's first word to learn was water. Michelle's vacant eyes were shining with the discovery of learning something new - she was thrilled and excited by something that never happened to her - she started to gain knowledge.

On her graduation day, Michelle explains her dear friends of what BLACK meant to her. It meant her, her graduation gown and hat. It meant life, ambition and undeterred will power. It meant an infinite strength and a synonym for life. Rani Mukerjee and Big B portrayed themselves as the blind student and her teacher in a wonderful movie named BLACK. This movie is what comes to my mind whenever I hear the word BLACK after I watched it with my dear cousins at my aunt’s place.

If you look for optimism in the movies and tear jerking dramas - Black is a wonderful choice. With more thoughts…