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Black is a 2005 Indian film in Hindi and Indian English directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and was produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Amitabh Bachchan did the role as Debraj Sahai; Rani Mukerji as Michelle McNally; Ayesha Kapoor as Young Michelle McNally; Shernaz Patel as Catherine McNally; Dhritiman Chaterji as Paul McNally; Nandana Sen as Sarah McNally; Sillo Mahava as Mrs. Gomes and, Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal as Mrs. Nair.

II- The story is about an Anglo-Indian girl, Michelle McNally who is deaf and blind. She grows wild and violent as she had no means to communicate her feelings, and more over her parents couldn’t understand her. Debraj Sahai, a teacher to the deaf and blind takes the task to bring Michelle on track. All his efforts finally succeed. Michelle is now on a progressive track. But soon Debraj realizes that he is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The reaction reverses, and now it is Michelle job to help Debraj fight his disease.

III - The film was shot in Mumbai, one of the most culturally rich cities of India, and in Shimla. The sets are so beautiful that one is automatically transformed to 1950's. You can see from the car used up to the house that they were all realistically produced. We all know that Britain conquered India for many years, so some of their traditions are influenced by the British. That is why it is not impossible for them to have a European lifestyle that time.

Yes, it does snow in Shimla but not during the film making, but still, they had managed to portray the snow realistically.

IV- The movie can undoubtedly happen in real life. It was actually inspired by Helen Keller's life and struggle, and the autobiography of deaf-mute pianist, Geraldine Lawhorn.

According to Geraldine she felt isolated, that even though the cafeteria was crowded with shouting students, she still feels alone. People couldn’t understand her and this was shown perfectly in the film, black. Geraldine also had a hard time when it comes to schooling. She has to stop going to school making it too long for her to graduate which is also shown in the movie but in a different way because in the movie, she fails several times.

V - First of all, I would like to congratulate the staff for the great performance, timeless story and the perfect chemistry between the teacher and student leading to some exquisite scenes. I couldn’t find some shortcomings because the movie was too good. The movie was packed with so much emotion. I could feel how hard it is to be deprived of senses. The director also added a sense of humor in the film; I couldn’t stop smiling while Michelle does her famous walk. The movie was so inspirational that I highly recommend this to all. It only shows that nothing is impossible if you have faith. There are no daring scenes making it also suitable for kids.

goodmorning everyone. welcome to overseas Diaries.

OFW- THE MODERN HEROES.

Many Filipinos believe that the way to improve one's economic status

is to work abroad.

Millions of Filipinos have gone abroad, leaving their country, families and loved ones in pursuit of a better life.

All OFWs agree that they won't earn the amount they're earning abroad if they just stay and work in the Philippines.

The lack of opportunities back home is what pushes people to leave home for greener pastures.

here is Jescel Rivera for... the life of being an ofw.

the stories of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) don't necessarily yield to happy endings:our hopes and dreams of giving

our families a better future outweigh our fears of the risks we might have to face in strange lands...

once again here is jescel rivera for....the life of being an ofw

whatever your decision is. whether to go abroad for the chance of leaving in a greener pasture

or stay in the philippines it's up to you...only God knows what is ahead of us..

this Jemia Estrada

for

the overseas diaries