In Episode 2, we’re heading back to school (with popcorn, and possibly a therapy session or two).
Archita, Nupur & Nikita, from the admin team, sat down to rewatch, rethink, and (lightly) roast 3 Idiots… the Bollywood cult classic that once made us laugh, cry, and adopt “Aal izz well” as a life mantra!
But this time, we’ve put on a parent’s lens.
When we first saw the film back in 2009-10, we were fresh out of college (or mid-career confusion), idealistic, and feeling things. Now, 15 years later, we’re moms raising kids who’ll be making those same choices soon. And oof… the pressure’s real!
This isn’t your regular movie review though. We’re not here to critique the screenplay or direction. We’re here for honest conversations about what the movie sparked in us — then and now — and how it shaped the way we think about parenting today.
Inside this episode, you’ll find:
Nostalgia vs. new perspective: how 3 Idiots hit us then vs. now
The emotional cost of “safe” career choices
Why Rancho’s ‘passion-led’ rebellion may not age that well
And how our own stories shape the way we want to guide our kids now
The movie sparked some interesting questions and while we don’t have all the answers - we’re the generation that’s hopefully learning to ask better questions. Because now we’re the parents - the ones our kids will look to for direction, advice, and permission to dream.
This is Part 1 of a 4-part series on our discussion about 3 Idiots — because we had so much to talk about. You’ll see !
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