Srikanth, directed by Tushar Hiranandani, is a biopic that chronicles the life of Srikanth Bolla, a visually-impaired entrepreneur who overcame immense challenges to achieve success.

The film delves into Srikanth’s journey from a small village in Andhra Pradesh to becoming the founder of Bollant Industries, a company that provides employment opportunities to people with disabilities.

The pacing is well-balanced, and the dialogues are thoughtfully written, reflecting the protagonist’s internal and external conflicts. The cinematography is visually appealing, particularly in its use of light and shadow. The music complements the narrative, with a score that enhances the emotional undertones of the story.

What I loved most about the film was the beautifully-portrayed student-teacher relationship between Rajkummar Rao and Jyothika.

The film deals with the themes of perseverance and inclusivity and the importance of believing in oneself, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

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As is often the case, those who went first chose the good-looking cups, while the rest were left with the worn-out ones. The teacher took this opportunity to impart a valuable lesson: “Most of us chose the most visually appealing cups. Few stopped to consider that every cup contained the same delicious sweet tea. Therefore, my young friends, it’s important to realise that the same divine essence and godly goodness dwells within all of us.”

The teacher’s wisdom, acquired through years of teaching, teaches us an important lesson, echoing John Donne’s words, “No man is an island”. Each of us is an integral part of one divine reality. Our external bodies, with their diverse forms and colours, resemble the different cups holding the tea. At the end of life, just as a cup breaks, our bodies will perish, and our inner essence will merge into the vast web of divine essence.

A spiritual master once asked his disciples: “When can we say it is morning?” Despite various attempts, the master found that his disciples’ answers were incorrect. Finally, he declared, “It is morning when the darkness in a person’s heart is dismissed by the light of understanding others as one’s brothers and sisters.”

As we commemorate World Citizens’ Day on 19 November, it serves as a reminder to dispel the darkness caused by divisive factors and strive for a dawn where we all recognise each other as members of one human family. It is we humans who have established geographical boundaries, demographic borders, and secular divisions to serve our personal interests. Therefore, we fail to realise that we are drops of a vast ocean and are deeply connected to every living thing on this planet.

The article, Global Connectivity: Redefining World Citizen Day, in this issue of TTT, underscores how the digital world is weaving us into a global fabric. Yet, beyond this technological interconnectedness, we must undergo a transformation of attitude that allows us to overlook racial, intellectual, or economic disparities and see all as members of one global family. Numerous initiatives, such as the U.N., the World Cup and the Olympic Games, are contributing to this vision. Let us all focus and aim at building a world where each person cares for the happiness and welfare of others.

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