The Celebrity Lifestyle
I was pondering over what to write today and I used google for some timely advice. From the plethora of suggestions she gave me, the following topic struck me as interesting.
“Write about a lifestyle you can barely imagine”
My instant response to this was to write about the celebrity lifestyle! It’s something I follow on and off (especially Priyanka Chopra Jonas) and ever since I watched “The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives”, I think there was something that clicked in my head as to how uber-sexy lives these women have with their glamour and regular workout regimes and well, also sometimes with their large bouts of the art of doing basically nothing.
Although I grew up wanting to be a movie star (yes, I have done the Emmy Awards with my comb) and idolizing the looks of these women on the screen, as as adult we know the real deal to a large level. From looking at actors without all that extra make up and the scams that they get into, their outer shell is not to be taken as the larger picture.
Nevertheless, I remember this one day when I decided to boldly call up Madras Talkies and ask for THE Mani Ratnam and talk about a screenplay I had in mind. I honestly wasn’t even sure if someone would pick up the call, but they surprisingly did! When I pitched the idea to the secretary over the phone, they told me to send the same idea across an e-mail and also asked me if I was interested in writing a Tamil screenplay, as they were looking for writers. Unfortunately, I didn’t know Tamil that well at the time to be story-like elaborate with it.
Another fan moment came along when I wrote a song for Priyanka Chopra Jonas inspired by her “Blue jean baby” post on Instagram. Although I didn’t get any response from her, as it must have got lost in the plethora of fan messages she must get everyday, I was happy I did it out of pure inspiration.
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/CJFy87qDB6g/
Another celebrity I have been drawn to from the very beginning has been Cardi B. There is something about her rapping style and looks that instills a sense of confidence with attitude. I absolutely love it! I did have a read about her and discovered more about her life story, it’s truly inspiring as to how she got to where she is now. I was also in awe at how she was making a mark at such a young age. Pure talent and grit!
So today, I am imagining myself in Cardi B’s shoes, entering with grandiose into the Met Gala and singing to Taki-Taki with Selena and the gang. I can totally imagine myself getting a call from DJ Snake and having a casual yet fun banter with him, as we slowly move onto the topic of working on a song together. I would definitely get intrigued as I would have to learn and sing in Spanish, not to mention working with Selena by the side, whooo-hoo! I would be all-out with my enthusiasm and keep my fingers crossed for the best! I would practice my dance moves and perfect it to the beat, and perfect sticking out my tongue sensually (THE most important!). The Grammy’s would be of excitement to me too. I would choose the perfect dress to wear, totally bold-freaky-colorful, as I call her style, and walk up to that stage feeling emotional about receiving the award and thanking my fans for all their love and support.
Another imaginary moment to cherish would be walking down the red carpet at the Met Gala. I have watched many celebrities get dressed up for the Met, well, since I wasn’t invited. But the day I do, my dress-up video will be online and you’ll be stalking me ;) I can only imagine how it would feel walking down that carpet with paparazzi's serenading me, while I wear a shimmering dress glistening in the sun, my face radiant with glamourous make up and my hair done to perfection. Whoo! What a feel! I can definitely live up to a moment like that! And that’s the dream for today. And when a girl dreams it, you never know, it just might happen ;)
