12B
One of the tamil movies I like a lot is 12B. A movie named after a bus route. The bus route which I myself have been through a lot and lot of times in my life: Vadapalani to Pattinapaakam. I can still remember the route: Vadapalani, Kamala Theatre, Ram Theatre, Kodambaakam, Panagal Park, Pondy Bazaar, Alwarpet, SIET college, Luz Corner- Mylapore and then you reach the Foreshore Estate, or in Tamil, Pattinapaakam. 12B used to be(and still is), one of the most famous bus routes of Chennai. The frequency of this bus route also is very high and no matter how many ever buses run, always you find crowd in almost all the buses.
Not surpising to see this bus route as the name of a film, for the whole of 'Kollywood' as its referred to, breathes in Vadapalani and the area surrounding it. The area is filled with movie stars, dance masters, directors, technicians and of course you have the famous AVM studio and Vijaya Vaahini Studio there among others. I used to study from a school that was right opposite to AVM studio. Though 12C(Vadapalani to Mylapore, those days, today its from Saaligramam to Mylapore) was my bus for transport between my home and my school, i would end up travelling in 12B, as the frequency of 12C was very little. My brother had to travel 2 more years than i travelled, so he has more experience with respect to this bus route!
So whats 12B, i mean the movie, is all about? It is the story of Sakthivel(Shyam in his debut picture, though you would hardly believe it) who is in love with Jo(Jyothika). So whats new in this picture , you might ask? Same old Indian movie stuff! Poor Guy, Rich Girl, love between the two, blah blah blah.. No, you are thoroughly mistaken! So, Sakthi has a mother who is terribly ill and hospitalised and our hero is badly in need of a job. So one fine day, he has an interview call and the bus he has to travel from his place to the Bank which has called him for the interview is 12B. And the interview is at 9AM(dont remember the time exactly).. Our hero goes to meet his Mom in the hospital and by the time he leaves the hospital, he has time just enough to catch the bus and reach the Bank for interview. Now, STOP.
The hero actually misses the bus and hence doesnt turn up for the interview. Typical movie so far, right? Now, the director introduces the twist.He says, from now on, imagine what would have happened in Sakthi's life had he boarded the 12B. So, from now on, there are two different tracks running in one movie: One, is the life of Sakthi who misses the bus, meets his friend whos a mechanic who helps him to get loan from the bank and start a business of his own. Another, is that of Sakthi who gets selected in the Bank, does a very good job there, meets the second heroine of the film(Simran) whos a widow and falls in love with Sakthi
Mind you, in both the tracks, Sakthi loves Jo. And to add to this, Jo has an uncle whos in love with her... Its just amazing how the director has scripted the screenplay for the movie and amazing to see how both these tracks culminate into a single climax! No, am not gonna reveal it, watch it for yourself and find it out...
I mean, i like the concept of having a 'real life' track and 'imaginary- what wud have happened if this had happened' track in the same movie. Also, one more thing i like about this movie are the songs... All are my favorites.. I mean, there are different types of songs: One, which you hear just because its being listened by all at that point of time. After some time, the next movie comes and you forget this. There are these other types of songs which stay in your memory forever and you listen to them again and again and again and enjoy it everytime. 12B is of this type. One song from 12B which has really touched my heart is "Poove Vaai Pesum Podhu". This is the only song in the movie which is picturised with Simran and this girl whos a widow, falls in love with this guy and she expresses her love for him through this song. The lyrics of this particular song is amazing and touchy
Nee Oru Paarvaiyaal Nerungi Vidu Ennai
Nee Oru Vaarthaiyaal Nirappi Vidu Ennai
Nesathinaal Ennai Kondru Vidu, Un
Nenjukkule Ennai Pudhaithu Vidu, En
Ninaivu Thondrinaal Thuli Neerai Sindhidu, En
Ninaivu Thondrinaal Thuli Neerai Sindhidu
If you understand Tamil, you would be able to appreciate how beautiful these lines are! I mean, one of the best lines through which a girl can propose to a man.
Now, why am I goin through all this with you now? Yesterday after i went back home after work, they showed this movie in the TV. Feb 14 is fast approaching and the guys and gals have already started celebrating. Movie treat for the Love Fest that is approaching....
Not surpising to see this bus route as the name of a film, for the whole of 'Kollywood' as its referred to, breathes in Vadapalani and the area surrounding it. The area is filled with movie stars, dance masters, directors, technicians and of course you have the famous AVM studio and Vijaya Vaahini Studio there among others. I used to study from a school that was right opposite to AVM studio. Though 12C(Vadapalani to Mylapore, those days, today its from Saaligramam to Mylapore) was my bus for transport between my home and my school, i would end up travelling in 12B, as the frequency of 12C was very little. My brother had to travel 2 more years than i travelled, so he has more experience with respect to this bus route!
So whats 12B, i mean the movie, is all about? It is the story of Sakthivel(Shyam in his debut picture, though you would hardly believe it) who is in love with Jo(Jyothika). So whats new in this picture , you might ask? Same old Indian movie stuff! Poor Guy, Rich Girl, love between the two, blah blah blah.. No, you are thoroughly mistaken! So, Sakthi has a mother who is terribly ill and hospitalised and our hero is badly in need of a job. So one fine day, he has an interview call and the bus he has to travel from his place to the Bank which has called him for the interview is 12B. And the interview is at 9AM(dont remember the time exactly).. Our hero goes to meet his Mom in the hospital and by the time he leaves the hospital, he has time just enough to catch the bus and reach the Bank for interview. Now, STOP.
The hero actually misses the bus and hence doesnt turn up for the interview. Typical movie so far, right? Now, the director introduces the twist.He says, from now on, imagine what would have happened in Sakthi's life had he boarded the 12B. So, from now on, there are two different tracks running in one movie: One, is the life of Sakthi who misses the bus, meets his friend whos a mechanic who helps him to get loan from the bank and start a business of his own. Another, is that of Sakthi who gets selected in the Bank, does a very good job there, meets the second heroine of the film(Simran) whos a widow and falls in love with Sakthi
Mind you, in both the tracks, Sakthi loves Jo. And to add to this, Jo has an uncle whos in love with her... Its just amazing how the director has scripted the screenplay for the movie and amazing to see how both these tracks culminate into a single climax! No, am not gonna reveal it, watch it for yourself and find it out...
I mean, i like the concept of having a 'real life' track and 'imaginary- what wud have happened if this had happened' track in the same movie. Also, one more thing i like about this movie are the songs... All are my favorites.. I mean, there are different types of songs: One, which you hear just because its being listened by all at that point of time. After some time, the next movie comes and you forget this. There are these other types of songs which stay in your memory forever and you listen to them again and again and again and enjoy it everytime. 12B is of this type. One song from 12B which has really touched my heart is "Poove Vaai Pesum Podhu". This is the only song in the movie which is picturised with Simran and this girl whos a widow, falls in love with this guy and she expresses her love for him through this song. The lyrics of this particular song is amazing and touchy
Nee Oru Paarvaiyaal Nerungi Vidu Ennai
Nee Oru Vaarthaiyaal Nirappi Vidu Ennai
Nesathinaal Ennai Kondru Vidu, Un
Nenjukkule Ennai Pudhaithu Vidu, En
Ninaivu Thondrinaal Thuli Neerai Sindhidu, En
Ninaivu Thondrinaal Thuli Neerai Sindhidu
If you understand Tamil, you would be able to appreciate how beautiful these lines are! I mean, one of the best lines through which a girl can propose to a man.
Now, why am I goin through all this with you now? Yesterday after i went back home after work, they showed this movie in the TV. Feb 14 is fast approaching and the guys and gals have already started celebrating. Movie treat for the Love Fest that is approaching....
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