I recently watched the Malayalam film “Sarvam Maya” on Jio Hotstar, and I am still wrapped in its quiet afterglow. Some movies just end with “The End” and credit rolls, but this one is going to stay for long. It brought a serenity wrapped in beautiful emotions, silently calming something personal within my soul.
The way it begins with humour and effortless comedy flows smoothly into tenderness and emotions, lingering long after the screen goes dark. To me, it brought moments of laughter, silent smiles, and some unexpected tears that kept flowing.
It’s a story of a struggling guitarist who is an atheist but ends up following his ancestral roots as a Brahmin for professional stability, gradually transforming himself from disbelief to faith organically. It’s a love story that’s almost impossible to explain: a ghost falls for a human. The innocence, possessiveness in her longing, and the maturity of realization and acceptance make you stay with these emotions for long.
There’s no rush—just a serene flow where every scene breathes freshness, surrounded by nature’s beauty. It effortlessly sweeps away the chaos of our lives. Though it feels incomplete, leaving several emotions unresolved, perhaps that’s the beauty of this movie—it resonates deeply, feels close, and truly real.
“Sarvam Maya” is an experience… fulfilling our souls with soft whispers of calmness, making our emotions dance with grace, quietly profound.
For those who love simplicity wrapped in depth, this is a must-watch.
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– Sarita Shukla
About the Writer
Sarita Shukla, Founder Member and Creative Head at StoryScrapers, is a writer whose heart beats in verses and stories. A graduate in Microbiology and an MBA in HR, she found her true passion in storytelling. Based in Navi Mumbai, she is a poet, short story writer, and blogger — fondly known as the Queen of Romance by her writing tribe and often celebrated as a Quote Master for her deeply expressive lines.
Her journey began five years ago with a simple blog post drawn from personal experience, and since then, her words have earned her numerous accolades, features, and the love of readers across platforms. For Sarita, every life holds a story — and she writes to share, to heal, and to inspire.
