मुंबई : विश्व मानसिक स्वास्थ्य दिवस पर गो स्पिरिचुअल ने परिवारों से अपील की है कि वे घर का माहौल ऐसा बनाएं, जहां कोई भी अपनी मानसिक परेशानी बिना डर के बता सके। उसे यह चिंता न हो कि उसकी बात सुनकर उसका मजाक उड़ाया जाएगा, उसे गलत समझा जाएगा या परिवार की इज्जत का सवाल उठाया जाएगा। अपने लगातार चल रहे “मन और आत्मा में संतुलन” — “Harmony in Mind and Soul” अभियान के तहत संगठन ने कहा कि पढ़ाई, करियर, आर्थिक सुरक्षा और शारीरिक सेहत के साथ मन की सेहत को भी परिवार में प्राथमिकता मिलनी चाहिए।

गो स्पिरिचुअल और अप्रोच एंटरटेनमेंट के संस्थापक सोनू त्यागी, जिन्हें 7वें वर्ल्ड मेंटल हेल्थ कांग्रेस एंड अवॉर्ड्स में “टॉप मोस्ट लीडर्स इन मेंटल हेल्थ” पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया है, ने कहा कि जब कोई पहली बार अपनी परेशानी बताता है, तब परिवार का जवाब बहुत मायने रखता है। उससे व्यक्ति को आगे मदद लेने का भरोसा मिल सकता है। गो स्पिरिचुअल की अपील है कि परिवार सलाह देने से पहले बात सुने, निजी बातों का सम्मान करे, दोष न दे और जरूरत पड़ने पर योग्य विशेषज्ञ की मदद लेने में साथ दे।

सोनू त्यागी ने कहा, “हम बच्चों से उनके नंबर पूछते हैं, जीवनसाथी से काम के बारे में और माता-पिता से दवाइयों के बारे में पूछते हैं। हमें यह भी पूछना चाहिए कि वे मन से कैसा महसूस कर रहे हैं और उनका सच्चा जवाब सुनने के लिए तैयार रहना चाहिए। घर में कोई कह सके कि ‘मैं परेशान हूं’ और उसे कमजोर, एहसान न मानने वाला या शर्मिंदगी का कारण न कहा जाए। परिवार में मानसिक सेहत को प्राथमिकता देने की शुरुआत इसी आजादी से होती है।”

संगठन ने कहा कि प्यार और चिंता जताने का तरीका ऐसा होना चाहिए, जिससे मुश्किल बातों पर भी बातचीत हो सके। परिवार का कोई सदस्य अपनी परेशानी बताने से इसलिए हिचक सकता है क्योंकि उसे दूसरों से तुलना, आलोचना या उसकी निजी बात सबको बता दिए जाने का डर हो। कई बार परिवार की छवि बचाने का दबाव भी उसे चुप रख सकता है। गो स्पिरिचुअल ने परिवारों से कहा कि वे अपने व्यवहार पर ध्यान दें और ऐसा माहौल बनाएं, जहां मदद मांगने वाले व्यक्ति का सम्मान बना रहे तथा उससे जुड़े फैसलों में उसकी बात भी सुनी जाए।

त्यागी ने कहा, “‘लोग क्या कहेंगे’ की चिंता इलाज और मदद के रास्ते में नहीं आनी चाहिए। अगर किसी अपने को काउंसलिंग या मनोचिकित्सक से सलाह लेने की जरूरत है, तो उसकी सेहत से ज्यादा जरूरी परिवार की इज्जत नहीं हो सकती। मिलने का समय तय करने में मदद करना, उसकी इच्छा हो तो साथ जाना या उसे अपनी बात निजी तौर पर रखने का अवसर देना भी जरूरी सहयोग है।”

विश्व मानसिक स्वास्थ्य दिवस पर गो स्पिरिचुअल की अपील में बच्चों और युवाओं पर खास ध्यान दिया गया है। संगठन ने माता-पिता से कहा कि हर बातचीत को नंबर, नौकरी या शादी तक सीमित न रखें। युवाओं को अपनी निराशा, भविष्य की चिंता और दबाव के बारे में बात करने का मौका दें। उनकी बात सुनते ही समझाना शुरू करने या दूसरों की सफलता से तुलना करने के बजाय शांत तरीके से सवाल पूछें और ध्यान से सुनें।

यह अपील उन बड़ों की परेशानियों पर भी ध्यान देती है, जिनसे हमेशा जिम्मेदार और मजबूत बने रहने की उम्मीद की जाती है। माता-पिता, कमाने वाले सदस्य और दूसरों की देखभाल करने वाले लोग भी थक सकते हैं और परेशान हो सकते हैं। उनके लिए यह कहना मुश्किल हो सकता है कि अब सब संभालना भारी लग रहा है। गो स्पिरिचुअल ने परिवारों से जिम्मेदारियां बांटने और उनकी भावनात्मक परेशानी समझने की अपील की है। जो व्यक्ति सबको सहारा देता है, उसे भी सहारे की जरूरत हो सकती है।

अपने “मन और आत्मा में संतुलन” अभियान के तहत गो स्पिरिचुअल अपने विचारों और भावनाओं को समझने, ध्यान, योग तथा दया और समझ के साथ जीने का संदेश देता है। लोग अपनी इच्छा से इन तरीकों को अपना सकते हैं। संगठन का कहना है कि आध्यात्मिक अभ्यास मानसिक स्वास्थ्य विशेषज्ञों की मदद के साथ चल सकते हैं, लेकिन उनकी जगह नहीं ले सकते।

त्यागी ने कहा, “परिवार में कुछ समय शांति से बैठना या अपने मन की बात समझना अच्छा लग सकता है। लेकिन किसी पर अपनी आस्था साबित करने का दबाव नहीं डालना चाहिए और न ही किसी को इलाज बंद करने के लिए कहना चाहिए। परिवार की आध्यात्मिक जिम्मेदारी अपने व्यवहार में दया दिखाना है—एक-दूसरे का सम्मान करना, साथ देना और देखभाल करना।”

गो स्पिरिचुअल न्यूज़ मैगज़ीन और ऐप तथा अपने डिजिटल मंचों के जरिए संगठन मन की सेहत, रिश्तों, मानवता और समझदारी से जीवन जीने पर लगातार बातचीत को बढ़ावा देता है। विश्व मानसिक स्वास्थ्य दिवस पर उसका संदेश है कि परिवार इस सोच को पूरे साल अपनी रोज की बातचीत और व्यवहार में अपनाएं।

त्यागी ने कहा, “आज हम हर परिवार से एक सवाल पूछने की अपील करते हैं—‘क्या इस घर में हर कोई ईमानदारी से बता सकता है कि वह कैसा महसूस कर रहा है?’ अगर जवाब नहीं है, तो हमें मिलकर इसे बदलने की कोशिश करनी चाहिए। अच्छा घर वह है, जहां लोगों की बात सुनी जाए, उनका सम्मान बना रहे और मदद लेने का साथ दिया जाए।”

सोनू त्यागी पुरस्कार विजेता लेखक, निर्देशक और निर्माता हैं। उन्होंने मनोविज्ञान में स्नातक किया है और विज्ञापन प्रबंधन, पत्रकारिता तथा फिल्म निर्माण की पेशेवर पढ़ाई की है। उन्हें विज्ञापन, मीडिया, संचार और मनोरंजन के क्षेत्र में दो दशक से ज्यादा का अनुभव है। उन्होंने प्रमुख विज्ञापन एजेंसियों और मीडिया संस्थानों में काम करने के बाद अप्रोच एंटरटेनमेंट ग्रुप की स्थापना की। उन्होंने राकेश बेदी की भागीदारी वाली आध्यात्मिक वेब सीरीज और फिल्म टू ग्रेट मास्टर्स की रचना और सह-निर्माण किया है। वह वैश्विक थ्रिलर फिल्म लिबरेशन का भी सह-निर्माण कर रहे हैं और जल्द ही एक हिंदी फीचर फिल्म का निर्देशन और निर्माण करने की तैयारी में हैं।

गो स्पिरिचुअल एक आध्यात्मिक और वेलनेस संगठन है। यह आध्यात्मिकता, आध्यात्मिक जागरूकता, परोपकार और सामाजिक कार्यों, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य और सेहत, आयुर्वेद, संतुलित जीवन, जैविक जीवनशैली, आध्यात्मिक पर्यटन, मीडिया और आयोजनों के क्षेत्र में काम करता है। इसकी मीडिया पहल गो स्पिरिचुअल न्यूज़ मैगज़ीन और ऐप पर आध्यात्मिकता, सेहत, प्रेरक कहानियों और समझदारी से जीवन जीने से जुड़ी सामग्री उपलब्ध है।

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मुंबई, 8 अक्टूबर 2026: 10 अक्टूबर को विश्व मानसिक स्वास्थ्य दिवस से पहले अप्रोच एंटरटेनमेंट ग्रुप की आध्यात्मिक और वेलनेस पहल गो स्पिरिचुअल अपने लगातार चल रहे मानसिक स्वास्थ्य जागरूकता अभियान को और मजबूत कर रही है। अभियान का उद्देश्य लोगों को अपनी मानसिक और भावनात्मक परेशानियों पर खुलकर बात करने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करना, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य से जुड़ी गलत धारणाएं दूर करना और समय पर सही मदद लेने के लिए जागरूक करना है। यह अभियान गो स्पिरिचुअल और अप्रोच एंटरटेनमेंट के संस्थापक सोनू त्यागी के नेतृत्व में चल रहा है, जिन्हें 7वें वर्ल्ड मेंटल हेल्थ कांग्रेस एंड अवॉर्ड्स में “टॉप मोस्ट लीडर्स इन मेंटल हेल्थ” पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया है। अभियान आध्यात्मिक जागरूकता, मन की सेहत और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य विशेषज्ञों की मदद को साथ लेकर चलने का संदेश देता है।

“मन और आत्मा में संतुलन” — “Harmony in Mind and Soul” के संदेश पर आधारित यह अभियान केवल किसी एक खास दिन तक सीमित नहीं है। गो स्पिरिचुअल पूरे साल अपने मीडिया मंचों, डिजिटल माध्यमों और सामाजिक जागरूकता की पहलों के जरिए लोगों, परिवारों, स्कूलों, कॉलेजों और कार्यस्थलों को मानसिक परेशानियों को समझने और संवेदनशीलता के साथ मदद करने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करता है।

सोनू त्यागी ने कहा, “विश्व मानसिक स्वास्थ्य दिवस इन जरूरी बातों पर लोगों का ध्यान लाने का एक अच्छा अवसर है, लेकिन हमारा काम पूरे साल चलता रहता है। चिंता, अवसाद, किसी अपने को खोने का दुख या अकेलापन सिर्फ 10 अक्टूबर को नहीं होता। घर, स्कूल, कॉलेज, दफ्तर और समाज में मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पर लगातार ध्यान देने की जरूरत है। गो स्पिरिचुअल के जरिए हम एक सीधा संदेश देना चाहते हैं कि किसी को भी अपनी परेशानी चुपचाप सहने के लिए मजबूर नहीं होना चाहिए। मदद मांगना शर्म की बात नहीं है।”

अभियान अलग-अलग उम्र के लोगों की भावनात्मक परेशानियों पर ध्यान देता है। इनमें युवाओं पर पढ़ाई और करियर का दबाव, काम का तनाव, किसी की देखभाल की जिम्मेदारी, रिश्तों की मुश्किलें और बुजुर्गों का अकेलापन शामिल हैं। गो स्पिरिचुअल लोगों से अपील करता है कि वे केवल किसी की बाहरी जिंदगी देखकर यह न मान लें कि वह पूरी तरह ठीक है। सफल दिखने वाला, लोगों से मिलने-जुलने वाला या अच्छा काम करने वाला व्यक्ति भी अंदर से परेशान हो सकता है और उसे मदद की जरूरत हो सकती है।

इस दिशा में लगातार काम करना जरूरी है। विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन के अनुसार, दुनिया में एक अरब से ज्यादा लोग मानसिक स्वास्थ्य से जुड़ी समस्याओं के साथ जी रहे हैं, जबकि कई लोगों को सही इलाज और सहायता मिलने में मुश्किल होती है। गो स्पिरिचुअल का कहना है कि जागरूकता ऐसी होनी चाहिए जिससे लोग समझ सकें कि उन्हें कब मदद की जरूरत है और वे बिना डर या शर्म के सहायता ले सकें।

त्यागी ने कहा, “कई बार किसी की मानसिक परेशानी को कमजोरी, ज्यादा सोचने की आदत या इच्छाशक्ति की कमी कहकर टाल दिया जाता है। हमें ऐसा करने के बजाय धैर्य और समझदारी से बात करनी चाहिए। किसी की बात ध्यान से सुनना, उसकी परेशानी को गंभीरता से लेना और जरूरत पड़ने पर विशेषज्ञ की मदद लेने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करना बहुत जरूरी है।”

अभियान का एक महत्वपूर्ण संदेश यह है कि आध्यात्मिक जीवन और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य विशेषज्ञों की मदद साथ-साथ चल सकती है। गो स्पिरिचुअल ध्यान, योग, वर्तमान पल पर ध्यान देना, अपने विचारों और भावनाओं को समझना तथा लोगों से जुड़ाव बनाए रखना जैसी आदतों को मन की सेहत के लिए अपनाने का संदेश देता है। साथ ही, संगठन साफ करता है कि ये तरीके काउंसलिंग, मनोचिकित्सक की जांच या डॉक्टर की बताई दवाओं की जगह नहीं लेते।

त्यागी ने कहा, “आध्यात्मिकता हमें दूसरों का दुख समझना और उनके प्रति दयालु होना सिखाए। मानसिक स्वास्थ्य की समस्या से जूझ रहे किसी व्यक्ति से यह नहीं कहना चाहिए कि उसकी आस्था कम है या वह पूरी कोशिश नहीं कर रहा। विशेषज्ञों की मदद, अपने मन को समझना और अपनों का साथ एक साथ मिल सकते हैं। हर व्यक्ति की जरूरत अलग होती है और जरूरत पड़ने पर उसे योग्य विशेषज्ञ की मदद लेनी चाहिए।”

युवाओं के लिए अभियान माता-पिता और शिक्षकों को केवल नंबर, दाखिले और करियर की उपलब्धियों पर बात करने के बजाय उनके मन की स्थिति पर भी ध्यान देने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करता है। गो स्पिरिचुअल का कहना है कि बच्चों और युवाओं की बात बिना अपमान किए या बार-बार दूसरों से तुलना किए सुननी चाहिए। उनकी भावनात्मक परेशानियों को गंभीरता से लेना और जरूरत पड़ने पर सही मदद दिलाना जरूरी है। अभियान मोबाइल और सोशल मीडिया के संतुलित इस्तेमाल तथा ऑनलाइन हमेशा सफल दिखने के दबाव पर भी सोचने के लिए प्रेरित करता है।

बुजुर्गों की मानसिक और भावनात्मक सेहत भी संगठन की लगातार चल रही पहल का महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है। गो स्पिरिचुअल परिवारों से अपील करता है कि वे बुजुर्गों की शारीरिक सेहत के साथ उनके अकेलेपन, सम्मान और परिवार में उनकी भागीदारी पर भी ध्यान दें। उनसे नियमित बातचीत करना और उन्हें परिवार व समाज से जुड़े रहने का अवसर देना जरूरी है। अगर उनकी मानसिक परेशानी लगातार बनी रहे, तो विशेषज्ञ की मदद लेनी चाहिए।

गो स्पिरिचुअल न्यूज़ मैगज़ीन और ऐप, अपने पोर्टल और सोशल मीडिया मंचों के जरिए संगठन मन की सेहत, रिश्तों में समझ और दया, ध्यान तथा मदद लेने के महत्व पर लगातार जागरूकता फैलाता है। नकारात्मक और अपराध की खबरों की भरमार के खिलाफ उसका अभियान लोगों को अपनी खबरें देखने और पढ़ने की आदतों पर सोचने के लिए भी प्रोत्साहित करता है। संगठन का संदेश है कि जरूरी खबरों से जुड़े रहने के साथ आराम, सकारात्मक सामग्री और अपनों से बातचीत के लिए भी समय निकालना चाहिए।

त्यागी ने कहा, “जागरूकता तभी काम की है जब उससे हमारा एक-दूसरे के प्रति व्यवहार बदले। परिवार में किसी की बात तुरंत फैसला सुनाए बिना सुनें। जो अकेला महसूस कर रहा हो, उसका हाल पूछें। साथ काम करने वाले किसी व्यक्ति की परेशानी को गंभीरता से लें। खुद जरूरत महसूस हो तो मदद लें। विश्व मानसिक स्वास्थ्य दिवस इस सोच को मजबूत कर सकता है, लेकिन एक-दूसरे की चिंता और देखभाल हर दिन होनी चाहिए।”

सोनू त्यागी पुरस्कार विजेता लेखक, निर्देशक और निर्माता हैं। उन्होंने मनोविज्ञान में स्नातक किया है और विज्ञापन प्रबंधन, पत्रकारिता तथा फिल्म निर्माण की पेशेवर पढ़ाई की है। वह अपनी रचनात्मक कहानियों और संचार के काम के साथ आध्यात्मिकता, मानवता, दया और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य जागरूकता को बढ़ावा देते हैं। उन्होंने राकेश बेदी की भागीदारी वाली आध्यात्मिक वेब सीरीज टू ग्रेट मास्टर्स की रचना और सह-निर्माण किया है। वह अप्रोच एंटरटेनमेंट ग्रुप का नेतृत्व करते हैं।

गो स्पिरिचुअल एक आध्यात्मिक और वेलनेस संगठन है, जो आध्यात्मिकता, आध्यात्मिक जागरूकता, परोपकार और सामाजिक कार्यों, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य, सेहत, आयुर्वेद, संतुलित जीवन, जैविक जीवनशैली, आध्यात्मिक पर्यटन, मीडिया और आयोजनों के क्षेत्र में काम करता है। इसके गो स्पिरिचुअल न्यूज़ मैगज़ीन और ऐप पर आध्यात्मिकता, सेहत, ध्यान, प्रेरक कहानियों और जागरूक जीवन से जुड़ी सामग्री उपलब्ध है। संगठन सकारात्मक और आध्यात्मिक सामग्री के लिए वेब टीवी और ओटीटी मंच शुरू करने की भी तैयारी कर रहा है।

अप्रोच एंटरटेनमेंट ग्रुप मनोरंजन, संचार और मीडिया के क्षेत्र में काम करता है। अप्रोच एंटरटेनमेंट की सेवाओं में सेलिब्रिटी और टैलेंट मैनेजमेंट, फिल्म निर्माण, विज्ञापन और कॉर्पोरेट फिल्मों का निर्माण, फिल्मों की मार्केटिंग, आयोजन और मनोरंजन मार्केटिंग शामिल हैं। अप्रोच कम्युनिकेशंस पुरस्कार विजेता जनसंपर्क, डिजिटल और समग्र संचार एजेंसी है। अप्रोच बॉलीवुड बॉलीवुड और मनोरंजन की खबरों के लिए न्यूज़वायर, पोर्टल और ऐप के रूप में काम करता है।

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Mumbai, October 10, 2026: On World Mental Health Day, Go Spiritual has called on families to make their homes safe spaces where people can discuss mental health concerns without fear of judgement, ridicule or damage to the family’s reputation. Taking forward its ongoing “Harmony in Mind and Soul” campaign, the organisation is urging households to treat emotional wellbeing as a family priority alongside education, careers, financial security and physical health.

Sonu Tyagi, Founder of Go Spiritual and Approach Entertainment, who has been honoured with the “Top Most Leaders in Mental Health” award at the 7th World Mental Health Congress & Awards, said the way a family responds when someone first shares a concern can shape whether that person feels able to seek further support. Go Spiritual’s appeal focuses on practical changes at home: listening before offering advice, respecting privacy, avoiding blame and helping people access qualified care when needed.

“We ask our children about their marks, our partners about work and our parents about medicines. We must also ask how they are feeling—and be prepared to hear an honest answer,” Tyagi said. “A home becomes emotionally safe when someone can say ‘I am struggling’ without being called weak, ungrateful or an embarrassment. Making mental wellbeing a family priority begins with that freedom.”

The organisation said that love and concern need to be expressed in ways that allow difficult conversations. A family member may hesitate to speak about distress because they expect comparison, criticism, unwanted disclosure or pressure to protect the household’s image. Go Spiritual is encouraging families to examine these responses and make room for conversations in which the person seeking support retains dignity and a voice in decisions affecting them.

“Concern about ‘what people will say’ should never become a barrier to care,” Tyagi said. “If a loved one needs counselling or a psychiatric consultation, the family’s reputation should not take priority over their wellbeing. Helping someone arrange an appointment, accompanying them if they wish or giving them privacy can be a meaningful expression of support.”

Go Spiritual’s World Mental Health Day appeal places particular emphasis on how families respond to children and young adults. It urges parents to avoid making every conversation about performance, employment or marriage, and to give young people space to discuss disappointment, uncertainty and pressure. The organisation advocates calm questions and attentive listening rather than immediately turning a disclosure into a lecture or a comparison with someone else’s achievements.

The appeal also addresses adults whose distress can be overlooked because they are expected to remain dependable. Parents, earning members and caregivers may find it difficult to admit that they feel overwhelmed. Go Spiritual encourages households to share responsibilities, acknowledge emotional strain and avoid assuming that the person who supports everyone else never needs support themselves.

Within its “Harmony in Mind and Soul” approach, Go Spiritual promotes reflection, meditation, yoga and compassionate living as practices people may choose to support their wellbeing. It maintains that participation should be voluntary and that spiritual practices must complement, rather than replace, professional mental healthcare.

“A shared moment of reflection or a peaceful family routine can have personal meaning, but nobody should be pressured to prove their faith or told to stop treatment,” Tyagi said. “The spiritual responsibility of a family is to show compassion in its actions—to respect, support and care for one another.”

Through Go Spiritual News Magazine & App and its digital platforms, the organisation continues to encourage conversations about mental wellbeing, relationships, humanity and conscious living. Its World Mental Health Day message asks families to carry that awareness into ordinary interactions throughout the year.

“Today, we ask every family to begin with one question: ‘Can everyone in this home speak honestly about how they feel?’” Tyagi concluded. “If the answer is no, there is something we can work on together. A caring home is one where people feel heard, their dignity is protected and help is welcomed.”

Sonu Tyagi is an award-winning writer, director and producer, a Psychology graduate with professional training in Advertising Management, Journalism and Filmmaking. With more than two decades of experience across advertising, media, communications and entertainment, he began his career with leading advertising agencies and media houses before establishing Approach Entertainment Group. He created and co-produced the spiritual web series and film Two Great Masters, featuring Rakesh Bedi, and is also co-producing the global thriller film Liberation. He is soon preparing to direct and produce a Hindi feature film, further expanding his work in cinema

Go Spiritual is a spiritual and wellness organisation working across Spirituality, Spiritual Awareness, Philanthropy & Social Causes, Mental Health & Wellness, Ayurveda & Holistic Living, Organic Living, Spiritual Tourism, Media and Events. Its media initiative, Go Spiritual News Magazine & App, offers content on spirituality, wellness, inspirational stories and conscious living.

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Some films make you laugh, some make you fall in love with their characters, and some leave you thinking about relationships and human behaviour long after the credits roll. What Women Want is one of those wonderful films that achieves all three with remarkable ease. Released in 2000 and directed by Nancy Meyers, this delightful romantic comedy starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt remains, in my opinion, a true classic of its genre. With its imaginative storyline, brilliant performances, witty dialogues, entertaining situations, emotional depth and wonderful chemistry between its lead actors, the film offers the kind of wholesome cinematic entertainment that never grows old.

The beauty of What Women Want lies in its wonderfully original premise. Nick Marshall, played by Mel Gibson, is a successful, charming and rather self-absorbed advertising executive who believes he understands women better than anyone else. However, his confidence is challenged when Darcy Maguire, played by Helen Hunt, is appointed to the creative director position he had hoped to secure. Following a bizarre electrical accident, Nick suddenly develops the extraordinary ability to hear women’s thoughts. What initially appears to be an amusing supernatural gift soon turns his personal and professional life upside down.

This is where the film’s real magic begins. Imagine being able to hear what people are actually thinking, especially when their thoughts are completely different from what they are saying. The possibilities for comedy are endless, and What Women Want explores them with tremendous imagination, intelligence and humour.

Mel Gibson is simply outstanding as Nick Marshall. His performance is energetic, charismatic, hilarious and surprisingly sensitive. He captures Nick’s arrogance, confusion, embarrassment, excitement and gradual transformation with exceptional comic timing. Whether he is struggling to understand the sudden voices in his head, experimenting with women’s beauty products, navigating uncomfortable office encounters or trying to impress Darcy, Gibson makes even the most absurd situations thoroughly entertaining.

What makes his performance particularly memorable is that he never allows Nick to become merely a comic character. Beneath the humour, we gradually discover a man who has spent much of his life misunderstanding women and avoiding emotional vulnerability. As Nick begins hearing their private thoughts, he also starts recognising their insecurities, disappointments, professional struggles and emotional needs. Gibson handles this transformation beautifully, making the character’s journey both amusing and genuinely touching.

Helen Hunt is equally brilliant as Darcy Maguire. She brings intelligence, confidence, warmth and dignity to a character who could easily have been reduced to a conventional romantic-comedy heroine. Darcy is a talented advertising professional who has earned her position through creativity and hard work, and Hunt portrays her with wonderful conviction. Her expressions, dialogue delivery and natural screen presence make her an ideal counterpart to Gibson’s flamboyant Nick.

The chemistry between Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt is one of the film’s greatest strengths. Their relationship develops through professional rivalry, misunderstandings, humour, attraction and emotional discovery. Their conversations are lively, their disagreements entertaining, and their romantic moments feel increasingly meaningful as the story progresses. The film allows their relationship to grow naturally rather than relying entirely on predictable romantic conventions.

The screenplay, written by Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa and Diane Drake, deserves enormous appreciation. It takes an extraordinary fantasy concept and places it within recognisable everyday situations involving offices, relationships, dating, family and friendships. The writing continually finds new ways to create comedy while also revealing important truths about human behaviour.

The advertising-agency setting is especially enjoyable. As someone associated with advertising, entertainment and communications, I particularly appreciate the film’s portrayal of creative pitches, client presentations, professional competition, marketing strategies and the constant pressure to understand consumers. Nick’s unusual ability to hear women’s thoughts gives him an extraordinary advantage in understanding the female consumer market, leading to some of the film’s funniest and most inventive sequences.

The situations involving Nick’s attempts to understand women’s products, his interactions with colleagues and his changing relationship with Darcy are brilliantly conceived. The humour is rarely dependent on elaborate physical comedy alone. Much of it comes from the contrast between what characters say aloud and what they actually think. This simple storytelling device creates a seemingly endless stream of amusing misunderstandings, awkward encounters and unexpected revelations.

The dialogues are another major highlight. They are sharp, witty, spontaneous and frequently hilarious. More importantly, the conversations reveal character. Nick’s confidence often collapses when he discovers what women really think about him, while Darcy’s professional strength and emotional sensitivity become increasingly apparent through their interactions.

The supporting cast adds tremendous value to the film. Marisa Tomei is delightful as Lola, bringing charm and humour to her scenes with Nick. Alan Alda is excellent as advertising-agency executive Dan Wanamaker, while Ashley Johnson gives a sensitive performance as Nick’s daughter Alex. Judy Greer, Sarah Paulson and the other supporting performers help create a lively and believable world around the central characters.

One of the film’s most touching elements is Nick’s evolving relationship with his daughter. His newfound ability gradually forces him to recognise how little he understands her feelings and experiences. These moments bring emotional substance to the comedy and remind us that genuine communication requires more than simply hearing someone’s words.

The subplot involving Erin, a quiet and emotionally distressed colleague, is another example of how the film moves beyond lighthearted entertainment. Nick’s growing awareness of her struggles becomes an important step in his transformation from a self-centred man into someone capable of empathy and compassion.

Nancy Meyers deserves special praise for her direction. She maintains a delightful balance between romance, comedy, fantasy and emotion without allowing the film to become unnecessarily complicated. Her storytelling is polished, the pacing is engaging, and the characters remain at the centre of every situation. The film also benefits from its attractive visual presentation, stylish settings, elegant costumes and a wonderful soundtrack that complements its romantic and playful atmosphere.

What I admire most about What Women Want is the meaningful message beneath its entertainment. The film may revolve around a man who can literally hear women’s thoughts, but its larger lesson is that understanding another person requires sensitivity, respect, attention and empathy. Nick’s greatest achievement is not gaining the ability to read minds. It is learning to care about what other people feel.

There is also something wonderfully timeless about the film’s exploration of relationships. Men and women may misunderstand one another, professional egos may create conflicts, and personal insecurities may complicate love, but genuine affection begins when people make an effort to understand each other. The film communicates this message without becoming preachy or sacrificing its humour.

For me, What Women Want represents the finest tradition of Hollywood romantic comedies, where a clever concept, strong screenplay, outstanding actors, memorable dialogues and heartfelt emotions come together to create complete entertainment. It is the kind of film that can be watched repeatedly because its humour remains enjoyable and its characters continue to feel relatable.

More than two decades after its release, What Women Want still feels fresh, charming and wonderfully entertaining. Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt deliver unforgettable performances, Nancy Meyers directs with warmth and confidence, and the screenplay transforms an imaginative premise into a delightful celebration of love, laughter, communication and human understanding.

For me, What Women Want is not merely a romantic comedy about a man who can hear women’s thoughts. It is a classic about a man who finally learns how to listen, understand and love.

And that is precisely why it deserves to be remembered as one of Hollywood’s most entertaining and heartwarming romantic comedies.

— Sonu Tyagi
Founder, Approach Entertainment & Go Spiritual
For Approach Bollywood

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Mumbai, October 8, 2026: Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Go Spiritual, the spiritual and wellness initiative of Approach Entertainment Group, is strengthening its ongoing Mental Health Awareness Campaign to encourage open conversations, reduce stigma and promote timely access to appropriate support. Led by Sonu Tyagi, Founder of Go Spiritual and Approach Entertainment, who has been honoured with the “Top Most Leaders in Mental Health” award at the 7th World Mental Health Congress & Awards, the campaign brings together spiritual awareness, emotional wellbeing and advocacy for professional mental healthcare.

Centred on “Harmony in Mind and Soul,” the campaign reflects Go Spiritual’s continuing commitment to mental health awareness beyond a single commemorative day. Through its media platforms, digital communications and social awareness initiatives, the organisation consistently encourages individuals, families, educational institutions and workplaces to recognise emotional distress and respond with compassion.

“World Mental Health Day is an important opportunity to bring these conversations into focus, but our commitment continues throughout the year,” said Sonu Tyagi. “People do not experience anxiety, depression, grief or loneliness only on October 10. Mental health deserves consistent attention in our homes, classrooms, workplaces and communities. Through Go Spiritual, we want to reinforce a simple message: no one should have to suffer in silence, and seeking help should never be a source of shame.”

The campaign draws attention to emotional challenges across generations, including academic and career pressures among young people, workplace stress, caregiving responsibilities, relationship difficulties and loneliness among older adults. Go Spiritual urges people to look beyond outward appearances and recognise that someone who seems successful, socially active or professionally accomplished may still need support.

The need for sustained action remains substantial. The World Health Organization reports that more than a billion people live with mental health conditions, while many face barriers to effective care. Go Spiritual emphasises that awareness should help people recognise when they need assistance and make it easier to seek support without fear of judgement.

“Too often, emotional distress is dismissed as weakness, overthinking or a lack of willpower,” Tyagi said. “We need to replace those responses with patience and understanding. Listening carefully, taking someone’s concerns seriously and encouraging appropriate professional help can open a door that stigma has kept closed.”

An important focus of the campaign is the complementary role of spiritual wellbeing and professional mental healthcare. Go Spiritual encourages mindfulness, meditation, yoga, self-reflection and community connection as practices individuals may choose to support their wellbeing. It also stresses that spiritual practices should not replace counselling, psychiatric assessment or prescribed treatment.

“Spirituality should make us more sensitive to suffering,” Tyagi added. “A person facing a mental health condition should never be told that they lack faith or are not trying hard enough. Professional care, personal reflection and compassionate support can coexist. Our approach respects individual needs and encourages people to seek qualified help when required.”

For young people, the campaign encourages parents and educators to create space for conversations beyond marks, admissions and career achievements. Go Spiritual advocates listening without humiliation or constant comparison, responding sensitively to emotional concerns and supporting access to appropriate care. It also encourages healthier digital habits and reflection on the pressure to appear constantly successful online.

The emotional wellbeing of older adults is another continuing priority. Go Spiritual urges families to recognise the importance of companionship, dignity and meaningful participation alongside physical health. Regular conversations and opportunities to remain connected with family and community life can create a more supportive environment, while persistent distress deserves professional attention.

Through Go Spiritual News Magazine & App, its portal and social media platforms, the campaign continues to promote awareness around emotional wellbeing, compassionate relationships, mindfulness and help-seeking. Its wider campaign against negative and crime-news overload encourages audiences to reflect on their media habits and balance staying informed with time for rest, uplifting content and meaningful human interaction.

“Awareness becomes meaningful when it changes how we treat one another,” Tyagi said. “Listen to a family member without immediately judging them. Check on someone who feels alone. Take a colleague’s distress seriously. Seek support when you need it yourself. World Mental Health Day can strengthen this collective commitment, but compassion and care must continue every day.”

Sonu Tyagi is an award-winning writer, director and producer, a Psychology graduate with professional training in Advertising Management, Journalism and Filmmaking. His work connects creative storytelling and communications with advocacy for spirituality, humanity, compassion and mental health awareness. He created and co-produced the spiritual web series Two Great Masters, featuring Rakesh Bedi, and leads Approach Entertainment Group.

Go Spiritual is a spiritual and wellness organisation working across Spirituality, Spiritual Awareness, Philanthropy & Social Causes, Mental Health & Wellness, Ayurveda & Holistic Living, Organic Living, Spiritual Tourism, Media and Events. Its Go Spiritual News Magazine & App offers content on spirituality, wellness, mindfulness, inspirational stories and conscious living. The organisation is also preparing to introduce Web TV and OTT platforms focused on uplifting and spiritually enriching content.

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Veteran Bollywood and Marathi cinema actor Nana Patekar, celebrated for his powerful performances, unforgettable dialogues and extraordinary screen presence, has passed away at the age of 75 in Goa. His death marks a significant loss for Indian cinema, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned nearly five decades.

Patekar was reportedly found unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, early on Thursday morning and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to revive him, doctors declared him dead at approximately 5:20 am. According to the preliminary medical information, he is believed to have suffered a severe cardiac arrest. Doctors reportedly attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation for around 45 minutes, but he did not respond. A medico-legal case has been registered, and a post-mortem examination is expected to establish further details.

Born on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, Nana Patekar, whose birth name was Vishwanath Patekar, became one of the most respected actors in Indian cinema through his distinctive acting style, intense expressions, commanding voice and remarkable dialogue delivery. Unlike conventional Bollywood stars, Patekar developed a unique identity through realistic, emotionally charged and often unconventional characters.

He made his Hindi film debut with Gaman in 1978, but it was his performances in films such as Ankush and Parinda that brought him wider recognition. His portrayal of the ruthless gangster Anna in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Parinda remains one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable negative characters. The performance earned him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and established his reputation as an actor capable of bringing extraordinary intensity and depth to complex roles.

Patekar went on to deliver a series of outstanding performances in films including Prahaar: The Final Attack, Tirangaa, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi: The Musical, Ghulam-E-Mustafa, Yeshwant, Ab Tak Chhappan and Raajneeti. His performances were distinguished by their emotional honesty, powerful dialogue delivery and ability to connect with audiences across generations.

His portrayal of Pratap Narayan Tilak in Krantiveer became one of the defining performances of his career. The film’s socially charged dialogues and his passionate portrayal of a man confronting corruption and injustice struck a chord with audiences. The performance earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor and further strengthened his position among India’s finest performers.

Patekar was equally effective in portraying emotionally vulnerable characters. His performances in Khamoshi: The Musical and Agni Sakshi demonstrated his ability to communicate complex emotions with remarkable conviction. He also directed and acted in Prahaar: The Final Attack, a film remembered for its exploration of military discipline, courage and social responsibility.

While audiences frequently associated him with serious and intense roles, Patekar also demonstrated exceptional comic timing. His portrayal of Uday Shetty in the comedy blockbuster Welcome, alongside Anil Kapoor and Akshay Kumar, became immensely popular. The character introduced his humorous side to a younger generation, with several scenes and dialogues continuing to enjoy popularity among audiences.

His contribution to Marathi cinema was equally remarkable. His performance in Natsamrat, in which he portrayed an ageing theatre actor struggling with family relationships, dignity and loneliness, received widespread appreciation. The film showcased his exceptional understanding of human emotions and reinforced his reputation as an actor whose performances could move audiences through both powerful dialogue and quiet expressions.

Across his distinguished career, Nana Patekar received three National Film Awards, including Best Actor for Krantiveer and Best Supporting Actor for Parinda and Agni Sakshi. He was also honoured with the Padma Shri in 2013 for his contribution to Indian cinema and the arts.

Beyond acting, Patekar was known for his philanthropic work and concern for farmers facing financial hardship. Along with actor Makarand Anaspure, he co-founded the Naam Foundation, which has worked to support drought-affected farmers and rural communities in Maharashtra. His involvement in social initiatives reflected a commitment to causes beyond the entertainment industry.

What made Nana Patekar truly special was his ability to transform ordinary scenes into unforgettable cinematic moments. His performances did not depend on glamour, elaborate presentation or conventional stardom. His greatest strengths were his command over dialogue, natural expressions, emotional intensity and complete dedication to the characters he portrayed.

From the fiery speeches of Krantiveer to the gripping intensity of Ab Tak Chhappan, the emotional brilliance of Natsamrat and the memorable comedy of Welcome, Patekar demonstrated an extraordinary range rarely seen in Indian cinema.

His death represents the loss of an actor who created his own space in the film industry and remained distinctive throughout his career. His memorable characters, powerful performances and remarkable contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema will continue to inspire actors, filmmakers and audiences for generations.

Nana Patekar may have left the world, but his voice, dialogues, characters and extraordinary performances will remain an unforgettable part of Indian cinema.

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Some films entertain you for two hours and disappear from memory. Others stay with you because somewhere beneath the entertainment, they understand life. Last Vegas is one of those films for me. Released in 2013 and directed by Jon Turteltaub from a screenplay by Dan Fogelman, the film brings together Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline and Mary Steenburgen in a warm, funny and surprisingly emotional story about friendship, ageing, love, loss and the simple importance of continuing to live.

The basic idea is wonderfully simple. Billy, Paddy, Archie and Sam have been friends since childhood. Life has taken them in different directions, but when Billy decides to marry his much younger girlfriend, the old friends reunite in Las Vegas for his bachelor party. What begins as a celebration soon becomes much more. Old wounds reopen, friendships are tested, love unexpectedly appears, and four men who are supposed to be confronting old age discover that life can still surprise them.

That simplicity is one of the film’s greatest strengths. Last Vegas never needs an unnecessarily complicated plot because its real story is about these four men. Their friendship is the screenplay’s heartbeat. We believe that they have known each other for decades because their affection comes mixed with irritation, arguments, secrets, memories and the freedom to tell each other uncomfortable truths.

Michael Douglas is excellent as Billy. He gives the character charm and confidence, but underneath that successful exterior is a man frightened of ageing and loneliness. His decision to marry a 31-year-old woman initially looks like the beginning of a conventional bachelor-party comedy, but gradually we understand the insecurity behind it. Billy does not simply want to get married; he is desperately trying to convince himself that he can escape growing older.

Robert De Niro brings a completely different emotional energy to Paddy. He is grieving the death of his wife Sophie and remains angry with Billy for failing to attend her funeral. De Niro’s performance gives the film its emotional weight. Paddy can be stubborn, bitter and difficult, but his pain feels genuine. The unresolved history involving Billy, Paddy and Sophie also gives the friendship a depth that goes far beyond comic situations.

Morgan Freeman is an absolute delight as Archie. Watching him escape the restrictions imposed by his overprotective family and rediscover excitement in Las Vegas is among the film’s greatest pleasures. Whether he is gambling, dancing or simply enjoying the freedom of being with his oldest friends, Freeman brings effortless warmth and comic timing to the character.

And then there is Kevin Kline as Sam. His comic timing is superb. Sam arrives in Las Vegas with his own unusual marital arrangement and determination to prove that he still has some adventure left in him. Yet even his funniest situations eventually reveal something meaningful about marriage, loyalty and what he genuinely values. Kline understands exactly how far to push a joke without turning Sam into a caricature.

Mary Steenburgen’s Diana is equally important. She is not simply inserted as a romantic device. Her maturity, humour and emotional intelligence bring balance to the group. Through Diana, Billy is forced to question whether he really wants the life he is planning or whether he is simply afraid of the life he already has.

Dan Fogelman’s screenplay deserves special appreciation because it constantly moves between comedy and emotion without making either feel artificial. A casino win, a nightclub, a swimsuit competition, a huge bachelor party, romantic misunderstandings and the madness of Las Vegas provide plenty of comic situations, but beneath them are conversations about loneliness, marriage, bereavement, friendship and mortality.

The dialogues work especially well because these characters speak like people who have earned the right to insult one another. The teasing has affection behind it. The arguments have history behind them. And when the film becomes serious, those emotional conversations matter because we have already begun believing in the friendship.

Jon Turteltaub also understands something important: when you have Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline and Mary Steenburgen together, you do not need to overwhelm them with filmmaking tricks. Give great actors good situations, allow their personalities to collide and let chemistry do the rest.

Las Vegas itself becomes the perfect backdrop. It represents excess, youthfulness, reinvention and the possibility of becoming someone different for a night. Putting four lifelong friends at this stage of their lives into that environment creates both the comedy and the film’s larger message: growing older does not mean becoming old inside.

What I particularly appreciate about Last Vegas is its positive attitude towards ageing. The film never suggests that these men need to become young again. Instead, it suggests something far more meaningful: they need to start living fully again. Archie needs freedom. Paddy needs to release his grief. Sam needs to rediscover his marriage. Billy needs to stop running from his age and recognise what he truly wants.

And through all of this, friendship remains the constant.

The old bottle of scotch carried from their youth becomes a beautiful symbol of that friendship. Years pass, people change, marriages happen, loved ones leave us and disagreements create distance, but some relationships remain connected to who we once were. Even when the friends finally discover that the treasured drink is not quite as wonderful as memory suggested, the moment beautifully captures one of the film’s ideas: perhaps what mattered was never the bottle. It was the people with whom they had waited all those years to open it.

That is why I would happily call Last Vegas a classic feel-good friendship comedy. Not because it attempts to reinvent cinema, but because it understands its characters and knows exactly what kind of film it wants to be.

It makes you laugh. It makes you smile. At moments, it makes you emotional. Most importantly, it reminds you that friendship has no retirement age, love can arrive when you least expect it, and there should never be an age limit on enjoying life.

For me, Last Vegas is ultimately not a film about four older men going to Las Vegas. It is a film about four friends remembering that they are still alive.

And that is what makes it such a joyful, warm and wonderfully entertaining classic.

— Sonu Tyagi
Founder, Approach Entertainment & Go Spiritual
For Approach Bollywood

Sonu Tyagi is an award-winning writer, director, producer and media entrepreneur, and Founder of Approach Entertainment and Go Spiritual. With over two decades of experience, he works across celebrity management, film production, advertising and corporate films, film marketing, events, public relations, digital communications and media. He also heads Approach Communications and Approach Bollywood, a Bollywood and entertainment newswire, portal and app. A Psychology graduate with professional studies in Advertising Management, Journalism and Filmmaking, Tyagi combines entertainment and communications with spirituality and social impact through Go Spiritual, promoting spiritual awareness, mental wellness, compassion, philanthropy and holistic living.

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Mumbai: The 29th edition of Globoil India 2026, one of the leading platforms for the edible oils, fats, oleochemicals and allied industries, witnessed a strong blend of business networking, industry dialogue and celebrity presence as Bollywood actors Sonu Sood and Celina Jaitly joined the prestigious event in Mumbai.

Organised by Tefla’s, Globoil India 2026 brought together prominent stakeholders from across the global edible oils and fats ecosystem, including industry leaders, policymakers, producers, processors, traders, investors and other key decision-makers. The event, being held at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake from September 29 to October 1, 2026, focused on emerging trends, market developments, sustainability and the future of the sector.

The presence of Sonu Sood and Celina Jaitly added an entertainment dimension to the industry gathering, attracting considerable attention from attendees and the media. Their participation reflected the event’s ability to bring together diverse audiences and create a platform that extends beyond business and trade discussions.

Sonu Sood, known for his work in Indian cinema as well as his public initiatives, interacted with participants during the event, while Celina Jaitly, actor and former beauty queen, also joined the gathering, adding to the celebrity appeal of Globoil India 2026.

Speaking on the occasion, Aadil Singh, Director, Tefla’s, said, “Globoil India has evolved into an important meeting point for the global edible oils and allied industries. This year, we are pleased to bring together business leaders, experts and stakeholders while also creating an engaging experience for our wider audience. The participation of Sonu Sood and Celina Jaitly has added another dimension to the event and generated strong interest around the gathering.”

With its combination of industry discussions, networking opportunities and high-profile participation, Globoil India 2026 continues to highlight the growing significance of India in the global edible oils and allied sectors.

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By Sonu Tyagi, Founder, Go Spiritual & Approach Entertainment

Some songs entertain us, some become associated with memories, and some stay with us because they contain truths that we understand only after experiencing life. As we grow older, the same words we heard years ago suddenly begin to mean something entirely different. “Wahan Kaun Hai Tera Musafir Jayega Kahan” from the 1965 classic Guide is one such song. Written by Shailendra, composed and sung by S.D. Burman, it is not merely a film song for me. It is almost a spiritual conversation with every human being who is travelling through this temporary journey called life.

The central image of the song is extraordinarily simple: the human being as a musafir, a traveller. Yet within that one word lies an entire philosophy of existence. We come into this world, spend some years here, meet people, build relationships, acquire possessions, create identities, experience love and heartbreak, achieve things, lose things, and eventually leave. Still, during this temporary journey, we begin behaving as if everything around us permanently belongs to us.

We say my house, my money, my position, my business, my success, my family, my relationship, my reputation and my achievements. Gradually, these things stop being parts of our life and begin becoming our identity. Spirituality reminds us of something that our ego does not like hearing: everything we call “mine” has been given to us only temporarily. We arrived without these things, and ultimately we will leave without carrying them with us.

This does not mean that we should abandon our families, careers, ambitions or responsibilities. I do not believe spirituality means escaping from life. On the contrary, spirituality should help us participate more consciously in life. We should work, create, love, build, succeed and enjoy what life gives us. But there is a profound difference between enjoying something and believing that we own it forever. The spiritual lesson is not to reject the world; it is to live fully in the world without becoming psychologically imprisoned by it.

One of the most beautiful ideas in the song comes through the image of the traveller being asked to stop and rest for a little while under the shade because one does not know where such shade will be found again. I find this metaphor especially meaningful today. Modern life has become an endless race. We are running towards the next promotion, the next business opportunity, the next property, the next relationship, the next achievement, the next holiday and even the next social-media notification. We keep telling ourselves that once we reach the next destination, we will finally relax and become happy. But as soon as we reach one destination, another appears.

In this endless pursuit of tomorrow, we often fail to recognize the shade that life has already given us today. That shade may be our parents sitting with us at dinner. It may be a spouse who genuinely cares for us, a friend who calls without any reason, a child who wants our attention, good health that we take for granted, a peaceful home, a teacher who guides us or a genuine well-wisher who stands beside us without expecting anything in return. These ordinary blessings rarely appear extraordinary while we have them. We understand their value most deeply when they are no longer available.

One day the same house may exist, but the person whose voice once filled it may no longer be there. The dining table may remain, but the family may no longer sit together because children have moved away. Friends who once met every evening may gradually become names in an old contact list. Parents grow older. Children grow up. Relationships change. Careers end. Bodies age. Places change. People leave. This is not a pessimistic understanding of life; it is simply an honest one. And when we understand impermanence properly, it should not make us love life less. It should make us value life more.

If something is temporary, value it while it is here.

The song also speaks about the memories of love that have passed away and become almost like dreams. Most people who have lived long enough understand this experience. Someone who once seemed inseparable from us may become distant. A relationship we believed would last forever may become a memory. Places once filled with emotion may eventually become ordinary locations. Conversations that seemed endless may suddenly stop.

Much of our emotional suffering comes not simply because something has ended, but because our mind refuses to accept that it has ended. We keep revisiting what happened, what could have happened, what somebody should have said or how life might have been different. We remain physically in the present but psychologically trapped in the past.

Spirituality teaches us the difficult art of letting go without becoming bitter. Letting go does not mean that something was meaningless. It does not require us to erase beautiful memories or pretend that love never existed. It simply means accepting that something can be genuine, meaningful and beautiful even if it does not remain with us forever. A flower does not become worthless because it eventually fades. A sunset does not become meaningless because darkness follows it. Similarly, a relationship does not become false simply because its journey has ended.

Perhaps the deepest philosophical moment in the song comes when the world is described as faani, temporary, like writing upon water. What an extraordinary image that is. Try writing your name on water. For a moment there is movement, and almost immediately it disappears. Yet our ego spends an enormous part of life trying to write permanent signatures upon a world made of water.

We want our status to remain. We want people to remember our achievements. We want our possessions to demonstrate our importance. We become upset when someone does not give us enough respect. We compare ourselves with colleagues, neighbours, relatives and increasingly with strangers on social media. We accumulate things and then spend years worrying about protecting what we have accumulated. But time keeps moving without asking anyone’s permission.

The person who was once extremely powerful eventually becomes a photograph. The designation proudly displayed on a visiting card disappears after retirement. The car that once attracted attention becomes an old model. The house somebody spent a lifetime building eventually belongs to another generation. Today’s celebrity can become tomorrow’s memory, and today’s headlines eventually become yesterday’s newspapers.

This should not discourage achievement. I believe people should work hard, build businesses, create art, pursue excellence, earn money and fulfil their potential. The problem begins when achievement becomes identity and possession becomes attachment. Earn money, but do not allow money to own your mind. Build a successful career, but do not believe your designation defines your worth as a human being. Love deeply, but do not convert love into possession. Enjoy comfort, but do not become incapable of living without it. Build a beautiful life while remembering that you are still a traveller passing through it.

The question of who is truly “ours” can initially sound lonely, but spiritually I do not see it as a rejection of relationships. I see it as a challenge to our idea of ownership. There is a tremendous difference between saying “I love you” and believing “I own you.” Much of the pain in human relationships begins when love quietly turns into possession. We expect our partners to behave according to our expectations, children to fulfil our ambitions, friends to always support our opinions and family members to remain permanently available to us.

But every person we love is also a traveller.

Our parents have their journey. Our partners have theirs. Our children have theirs. Our friends have theirs. For some distance, our paths come together. Sometimes we travel together for decades; sometimes only for a few years or even a few moments. We should be grateful for that companionship without believing that another person’s life belongs to us.

People can walk beside us without belonging to us. When we understand this, love does not become weaker. It can actually become purer because affection without possession becomes compassion.

There is another spiritual truth hidden in the idea of the musafir. If all of us are travellers, many of the differences that dominate our lives suddenly become less important. Rich and poor, powerful and powerless, famous and unknown, employer and employee—we are all temporary visitors. Nobody receives permanent ownership of this world. Nobody takes their bank balance, designation, property or social status beyond the final destination.

That awareness should create humility.

Unfortunately, we often understand impermanence intellectually without allowing it to change our behaviour. We attend funerals and speak about the temporary nature of life, then return home and resume an argument over money or ego. We see powerful people disappear from public life but continue behaving as though our own importance will last forever. We watch our parents grow older yet keep postponing spending time with them because we are too busy.

Real spirituality begins when awareness of impermanence moves from philosophy into behaviour.

If life is temporary, perhaps we should forgive a little faster. Perhaps we should say “I love you” while the person can still hear it. Perhaps we should make the telephone call we have been postponing. Perhaps we should sit with our parents while they are still waiting for us. Perhaps we should stop carrying an argument that has already consumed years of a relationship. Perhaps we should ask ourselves whether winning every argument is worth losing people.

And perhaps, sometimes, we should simply stop running and sit beneath the shade life has already given us.

This is where “Wahan Kaun Hai Tera Musafir Jayega Kahan” becomes not merely a song about detachment but also a lesson in mindfulness. The traveller is not being asked to abandon the journey. The traveller is being reminded to pause. There is enormous wisdom in that simple message.

Modern culture glorifies constant activity. If we are not doing something productive, we feel guilty. If we are not progressing, earning, travelling, posting or achieving, we feel as though we are falling behind. Even relaxation has become something we measure. We track our steps, sleep, exercise, productivity and sometimes even meditation.

But spirituality occasionally asks us to stop measuring life and start experiencing it.

Sit quietly for a few minutes. Watch the evening sky. Eat dinner with your family without looking at your phone. Listen properly when someone speaks. Walk somewhere without headphones. Spend time without a screen. Observe your thoughts instead of constantly reacting to them. Become conscious of the extraordinary fact that you are alive.

Sometimes the deepest wisdom is simply to pause.

The song becomes even more meaningful because of its place in Guide, a film whose protagonist travels through love, ambition, moral conflict, failure, isolation and ultimately spiritual transformation. The journey of Raju is itself a movement from external identity towards something more complex and inward. Against this backdrop, S.D. Burman’s earthy, almost wandering voice makes the song feel less like a conventional playback number and more like the voice of an old sage walking beside a traveller and quietly asking questions.

Where are you going? What are you chasing? What do you really own? What will remain? And who are you when all the external labels through which you introduce yourself disappear?

These are spiritual questions, but they are also deeply psychological questions. We construct our identities around our profession, wealth, family, social status, possessions, achievements and increasingly around our digital identities. These things have practical importance, but underneath all of them lies a deeper question: Who am I when everything I normally use to define myself is taken away?

Perhaps this is why a song from Guide continues to speak to us decades later. Technology has transformed dramatically. Cities have changed. Our lifestyles have changed. Relationships have changed. The world is moving faster than Shailendra or S.D. Burman could possibly have imagined. Yet the fundamental human struggle between attachment and impermanence remains exactly the same.

We are still travellers behaving like permanent residents. We are still trying to hold water in our hands. We are still postponing happiness while running towards the next destination. We are still saying “mine” to things that time will eventually ask us to release.

For me, that is why “Wahan Kaun Hai Tera Musafir Jayega Kahan” remains spiritually timeless. Its message is not that we should abandon the world. Its message is that we should learn to live in the world without becoming imprisoned by it. Love without possession. Achieve without arrogance. Earn without greed. Remember the past without becoming trapped inside it. Enjoy without excessive attachment. Rest when life offers shade, and when the moment arrives to move forward, have the courage to continue the journey.

Ultimately, every one of us is a musafir. We arrive, meet people, fall in love, struggle, succeed, fail, build, lose, learn, laugh, cry and rest beneath different forms of shade. Eventually, every traveller must continue towards a destination beyond our complete understanding.

So perhaps the most important question is not simply where the traveller is going. The more meaningful spiritual question is: while you are here, what kind of traveller are you becoming?

Are you travelling with the heavy baggage of anger, greed, resentment, jealousy and ego, or are you gradually making your journey lighter through compassion, forgiveness, gratitude and self-awareness? Are you spending the entire journey worrying about the destination, or are you noticing the people walking beside you? Are you constantly searching for another tree, another destination and another achievement, or can you recognize the shade that life has already given you?

For me, the enduring spiritual wisdom of this extraordinary song can be understood very simply: nothing outside us was ever promised to remain forever. The answer is not to stop loving what is temporary. The answer is to love it deeply, value it while it is with us, remain grateful for the shade it gives us and develop the wisdom to let it go when its journey with us is complete.

We are all travellers. So keep walking, keep learning and keep growing. But when life gives you a little shade, do not be in such a hurry to reach the next destination that you forget to stop and experience it.

Because one day you may look back and realize that the moments you hurried through were actually the life you were searching for.

— Sonu Tyagi
Founder, Go Spiritual & Approach Entertainment

Sonu Tyagi is an award-winning writer, director and producer, and Founder of Go Spiritual and Approach Entertainment. With over two decades of experience in media, journalism, advertising, public relations, films and entertainment, he has built a multidisciplinary career in communications and creative industries. Through Approach Entertainment, he works across celebrity management, film productions, advertising, film marketing and events. Through Go Spiritual, Tyagi promotes spirituality, compassion, humanity, mental wellness, vegetarianism, non-violence and conscious living. He believes real spirituality is about inner transformation—developing self-awareness, resilience, peace and compassion while becoming a better and more responsible human being.

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The seven-day programme will offer online and offline learning options and focus on practical training across celebrity and film makeup, bridal artistry, special-effects and prosthetic makeup, skin and colour theory, self-makeup, product knowledge and professional finishing techniques. The programme is being positioned as a hands-on course that takes participants through makeup fundamentals as well as techniques relevant to shoots, weddings, events and professional assignments.

Jagtap has built her career in Mumbai’s entertainment and beauty industry over the years. In an earlier profile, Approach Bollywood chronicled her journey from a small village to establishing herself as a professional celebrity makeup artist in Mumbai. The profile reported that she began her professional career in 2016 after completing a beauty course and later professional makeup training, eventually working across films, web series, songs, modelling assignments and entertainment projects. approachbollywood.com

Her professional journey has also included work associated with prominent personalities from the entertainment industry. According to the earlier Approach Bollywood profile, Jagtap has worked with names including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Keerthy Suresh, among others, and has handled assignments connected with models, films, web series and songs. approachbollywood.com

Her work received public appreciation from veteran actress Varsha Usgaonkar following the Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar 2024. Usgaonkar praised Jagtap’s makeup and styling after Jagtap prepared her look and draped her saree for the event. Approach Bollywood reported at the time that the actress complimented Jagtap’s makeup skills and wished her success in her career. approachbollywood.com

With the new Master Makeup Class, Jagtap is now looking to pass some of that professional experience on to aspiring makeup artists. The course will cover celebrity and film makeup, including HD camera-oriented techniques, studio-lighting considerations, long-wear looks and red-carpet styling. Bridal makeup will range from traditional looks to contemporary HD finishes, while special-effects and prosthetic makeup will introduce participants to another specialised area of professional makeup artistry.

The programme will also place emphasis on skin analysis, undertone identification, colour theory and base blending, areas that can make a significant difference to professional results. Participants will be introduced to product knowledge across Indian and international beauty brands, along with correction techniques, smudge-proofing and approaches for creating longer-lasting finishes.

Rather than concentrating only on makeup application, the seven-day programme also aims to introduce participants to some of the practical realities of building a career. Client handling and portfolio-building guidance will form part of the course, alongside step-by-step training intended to accommodate learners progressing from basic to more advanced techniques. Participants completing the programme will receive a course completion certificate.

Jagtap’s own journey gives the initiative a personal dimension. Approach Bollywood previously reported that her interest in beauty began during childhood, that she pursued a government-supported beauty parlour course after Class 10, and that she later completed an M.Com before moving to Mumbai, working, assisting other makeup artists and undertaking professional makeup training. approachbollywood.com Her progression from learning the craft to working professionally in the entertainment industry makes teaching aspiring artists a natural extension of that journey.

For young people attracted to the glamour of makeup artistry, the programme also seeks to underline the work that happens behind the finished look. Film, celebrity and bridal makeup require not only creativity but an understanding of faces, skin, lighting, products, cameras, time constraints and client requirements. The Master Makeup Class has therefore been structured around practical guidance rather than theory alone.

The 7-Day Master Makeup Class will be conducted at Mindspace Chowki (Mid Chowki), Malad, Mumbai, with online and offline options available. Seats are limited. Interested participants can call or WhatsApp 09209315784 for registration and further information, or follow @anujagtap_1 on Instagram.

For Anu Jagtap, who built her career by turning an early interest in beauty and makeup into professional work in Mumbai’s entertainment industry, the master class represents an opportunity to take that experience into the classroom—and help a new generation of aspiring makeup artists begin building their own professional journeys.

Read Approach Bollywood’s profile of Anu Jagtap’s journey

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