That I have no close Indian friends to discuss Hindi films, may be the biggest tragedy of my life. Then again, I guess it could be a good thing because my eclectic tastes don't fall in line with most people. I don't want to have to defend my choice in movies, like I do political opinions.
It doesn't really go down well when I tell people I hate Ranbir Kapoor. I think his face is stupid, most of his movies are stupid and while I'm at it, so is his whole family... except his mum. I like her. I'm balked at when I say Karan Johar is a hypocritical, homophobic pretentious wanker with no talent and much ego. I like all of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films except Black. Priyanka annoys me more than anyone, ever.
I would almost say I have a girl-crush on Sonam Kapoor, but for the fact that I sometimes feel I am her. Am I a creep? Yes I am a creep, sorry.
1) I love her face.
She doesn't resemble a porcelain doll like Deepika (pictured)
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| Hi Deepika. |
2) I love her movies.
Most of Sonam's roles have like actually been roles, not freaking props (like Deepika). Zoya in Raanjhanaa is the most well-written, executed character I have ever, ever seen on screen. I am probably even a teeny bit like her myself, which is... disturbing, to say the least. Sonam made her so human.
3) I think I can see into her soul.
Sonam Kapoor says some very cringeworthy things. She seems really obnoxious in some interviews and in others she seems like she has no brain at all but I don't think she's actually a bimbette. The overconfidence and depracating tone at times, is a shield for a fragile sense of self-worth that flashes occasionally. That Omar Qureishi guy is always a massive prick so she cackles incessantly and says things that make me want to tear my hair out.
Something clouds her and she can't give a measured response in these situations. I know this, because it happens to me. It's worst when I'm around someone I like, because then I'm blank and to make up for that I scramble for whatever bullshit floats at the surface of my mind and... yeah. At other times, likely when she's in a happier place, Sonam is so thought-provoking. If a girl says stupid things sometimes and says clever things at other times, I'm inclined to believe the latter is more reflective.
4) I love her CLOTHES!
I have a problematic relationship with the institution of fashion. Obviously consumerism and unsustainability is not my favourite thing but that can be circumvented. I just really hate the concept of expressing "who you are" by the fabric on your body. I hate the worldview where your physical self has some bearing on your identity. It becomes especially irritating when people express "individuality" through the same, mass-manufactured clothes that change every season.
Buuuut... I love clothes very much. I love my crazy purple lipstick I just bought. I love my navy blue dress I wear every second day. I covet anything, ever with flowers. It's not really about "me" though. It's just a simple girlish delight which sweeps through when I see my beloved peacock earrings catch the light (if you don't know what I'm talking about you might want to reconsider your status as my friend). It's the sound of rustling silk and the caress of soft cotton. When I get dressed up, it's almost an impersonal experience. I'm decorating a reflection in the mirror, not me. The point is in making myself look nice, not in looking nice. Not for myself and not for anyone else. That is why I've been known to turn up at 21st parties in jeans and a fleecy jumper.
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| This dress! And with those shoes! |
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| ooooooh |
4) She's a person
Her answers are never manicured, simpering (Dippy!) or polished. Sonam is basically without extraneous sophistry. She's naive and she's awkward.
I like her.
I think you may have noticed that I don't like Deepika Padukone. If she hadn't completely butchered the Tamil language in Chennai Express I might have tried to be less irked by her complete lack of talent or originality or... anything, really. hmph
