Cloud-Capped Star

I remember watching a movie when I was probably 7-8 years old, perhaps even younger, ‘Meghe Dhaka Taara’ (Wikipedia translates it as Cloud-Capped Star, so I will go with it). I have absolutely no clue about the plotline but I remember my mom crying throughout when she watched it, so we can safely assume that it is a very poignant story. For those who want to know more about the movie plz click on:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meghe_Dhaka_Tara

The movie concludes with the main protagonist screaming ‘ Dada, ami bachte chai’ (Brother, I want to live!!). For some unknown reason, those words have been etched on my memory. I can still close my eyes and hear that heart-rending cry of anguish resonantly echoing in my ears. And for some reason, I want to scream those same words today too – Ami bachte chai!! Ami bachte chai!!!

(One of the most enigmatic things about us is that we never stop short of complaning how bad things are and how even worse things are turning out to be. However, still each one of us wants to live. We don’t give up until our last breath!! And this is my promise, however many clouds may overshadow my star I won’t stop following it. Because… I want to live!! )