Relationships beyond Love

One of the blessings we cherish in life, is about having those relationships that add meaning to our lives. Those relationships that go beyond the conventional definition of love.

We treat people as friends. Sometimes it is beyond just friendship when we fall in love with them, and then there is a special kind of relationship that is more than friends and less than a sizzling love chemistry. It takes years to build such relationships that thrive on mutual support and understanding, and after a certain point emerge as life support systems. They are there for you, no matter what and when. Isn’t that comforting to know?

One such classic example is the relationship between Rahul (Imran Khan) and Riana (Kareena Kapoor) from ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’. Rahul and Riana meet at a psychologist’s office and their story kicks off from the clinic taking a pause at their drunk-wedding at Las Vegas moving on to something more substantial. What follows is the tu-tu main-main found in the nascent stages of what you can call a lifetime relation between the two.

Having annulled the marriage, Rahul and Riana decide to move on with their lives but it is not as easy for Rahul as he is already falling in love with Riana. He is heartbroken to know she doesn’t feel the same way for him, but both nonetheless, decide to remain friends for a lifetime. Now, that is what is called a relationship beyond love. A promise made from the heart, to belong with each other forever.

So here’s to all such relationships that make life worthwhile. Do you have such a friend? 

3 Years of Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu

Once in a while, there comes a light-hearted comedy that makes you feel mushy as well as leaves you little more matured. Produced by Karan Johar, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is one such movie. The plot is simple yet one that induces thought.

Rahul Kapoor (Imran Khan) and Riana Braganza (Kareena Kapoor) are the main leads in the movie. Rahul leads an easy life with nothing but to walk down the road paved for him by his domineering parents. Riana is a hairdresser. Both living in Las Vegas meet at a psychologist’s office and the following turn of events links their fates together.

On its third anniversary, we bring you 5 reasons why you must watch the romantic comedy this love season.

1. Characters grow on you

The Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor starrer movie is ripe and pleasant due to its characters that grow on the audience. They do not just convince you of their parts but make you believe as if they were born out of your minds.

2. Mistakes are opportunities in disguise

Yes, sit back and reflect. We are sure you would recount mistakes that left you more than just the learning. Rahul and Riana meet and certain events lead Riana to believe that Rahul is stalking her. This, of course, is a mistake and the soon she realizes this; she is on her way to amendments. Gradually, she becomes friends with Rahul and has someone to look forward to, in times of need.

3. Music is the essence of the movie

A movie is what its music makes it, and of course, the dialogues and acting too. But what’s a movie if it doesn’t have few numbers to tap away to! ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’ is such a package. The title track - Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, Gubbare, Aunty Ji and Aahatein are few of the most beautiful songs that’ll make you groove to the music.

4. Star-studded cast make it worth the watch

Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor along with Ratna Pathak Shah and Boman Irani make it a pleasant treat for watchers. We can rest imagine the quirky- comedy fun ride it’s going to be.

5. All’s well that ends well

As movie buffs, we just love watching happy endings and this movie does not disappoint its audience. Rahul and Riana both realize that they had met for a reason and that was – Living your dreams, no matter how. They remain good friends despite all odds and that, my friend, is what we call - All’s well that ends well!

Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is a movie for every mood and that’s not all. It’ll entertain you, make you sad, and yet leave you asking for more. If you haven’t watched the movie yet, it is the perfect way to feed your Friday frenzy or kill the Sunday boredom. We hope you enjoy it.

5 Reasons why opposites attract

Since decades we have nonchalantly believed in the concept of ‘Opposites attract’. And why shouldn't we, haven’t we all at least once been drawn to someone who is so different from us?

So what causes this inexplicable love between two people who are polar opposites? May be the exciting differences between the opposites leads to the attraction and subsequently a natural thirst for completion.

Here are 5 reasons that explain why opposites attract.

1. Coming out of the comfort Zone
Initially being with someone who has the same likes and dislikes may seem an easy thing to do but someone who pushes you out of your comfort zone is bound keep you interested. Remember the straight-laced architect Rahul Kapoor and the free-spirited hairdresser Riana Braganza from ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’?

2. Different personalities
Relationships should be fun. In ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’ we see Nikhil Bhardwaj (Sidharth Malhotra) a struggling businessman, fall in love with the quirky Dr. Meeta Solanki (Parineeti Chopra).

3. Curiosity: 

Sometimes it’s simply because we want to know how “the other half” lives. In ‘I Hate Luv Storys’, we witness the phenomenon of ‘opposites attract’ again when Jay Dhingra (Imran Khan) falls for Simran Kaur (Sonam Kapoor) despite their obvious differences. One hates bollywood love stories and the other swears by it, but the initial clashes slowly turn into a friendship which later leads to lasting romance.

4. They complement each other: 

A partner who is different from us can complement the person that we are. In other words, their differences enhance us and our lives. If you are shy, having an outgoing partner can compensate for that and even make social occasions easier for you. How else would not Meeta not only manage to come back to her sister’s wedding but also enjoy it!

5. New Experiences: 

Their different hobbies, interests and attitudes can expose us to a variety of new experiences. This can enhance our lives by taking us out of familiar territory, and also show us how to see things differently. We’ve seen this happening with all the Dharma couples mentioned above & that’s what makes their story interesting.

So if you find yourself falling for someone completely opposite to you don’t be perplexed, just follow your heart & it may turn out to be the best relationship you've had till date!