Aall is well, or is it?

Aamir Khan knows what we are starved for. He’s an entertainer and a great marketer; and the rest of us? The 3 Idiots?

I loved the film, and laughed and cried as the director wanted. I also realized that the message of ‘follow you heart’ is universal and can be sold in any great package, including a film. I did however find the message too simplistic.

You want to become a wildlife photographer? Great, write a letter to Mr. Ace Photographer in Germany; with samples of your work, get accepted as his assistant, and you’re made.

Wish it was this simple.

Following your dream or passion and making a profession out of it, does not mean that it is easy. Success in any profession, including your loved one, requires sweat and blood - S&B, let’s call it for now. It does however become an enjoyable way of spending this S&B.

Recently, while making a film for the farewell party of a school I asked the kids what they liked. I got the usual answers. I sing, dance, trek, like photography, a pro at debugging ‘windows’…even a biking enthusiast. The answers however changed as soon as I asked what they are going to study after school. 5 out of 7 wanted to do an MBA eventually. “Why not what you like?” I asked. Bang! came the question back “do you think we can actually do that?”.

Well … S&B guys, and you find success. Are you going to enjoy the S&B is the ultimate question. Best of luck and farewell till next week.

Vineet Panchhi owns and runs Audio Wagon, his lifelong passion and now a music company. He blogs at Unplanned Journeys , and can be reached at: vineet.panchhi@audiowagon.com