What a beautiful TVC. It made me well-up. The best
advertisements are those that strike an emotional connect with the viewer and
this one surely hits the spot. After watching this commercial, I had a strong
urge to call my dad and tell him that I love him. Just as I was about to gather
myself, my 4 yr old munchkin came running into my lap and told me, I love you Mum.
It’s my time to turn into a pillar. My
father was mine, and I need to be one for my son. I know I’ll do just fine after
all, I’ve learnt from the best.
Growing
up,
It’s never really easy on anyone. But it
was more tough on me, as I was the new girl. The girl that had just moved to
Mumbai. I left behind my entire universe in Ahmedabad. I
didn’t way to, but I didn’t complain as I knew how hard it was on my parents
and I didn’t want to add to their grief.
New beginnings...
A
new house, with lots of toys and no one to play with. All I did was look out of
my window with a hope that they would invite me to play with them. It was hard
to fit in. A new school. I remember for a week I ate lunch by myself. I was
just 12 back them. Every day they would out cast me, all I wanted to do is be
friends.
Everyday
just before I got home, I made sure to wipe those tears and put on a brave face.
I didn’t want them to know that I did not like it here. Every night at diner Dad
would ask me if everything was ok. I would just nod. Sometimes it got too hard
to hold back and I would dash to my room so that I didn’t break down before
them. The move was hard on them too and the last thing they needed to know is
that their daughter was in such despair.
That Sunday.
Dad
had planned a special day, just for the two of us. We drove around town, rode a
horse cart and had some as amazing local cuisine. I never wanted this day to
end. At dusk we sat down looking at the sea, as the sun went down. He placed his
hand on my head and told me that I’ve been a brave girl, and that he is proud
of me.
I wondered what gave it away. He sensed my puzzle
and told me that knows exactly how I feel inside. All I can remember after that
is, how I broke down like a child. I was a child. He snuggled me tight and told
me that no matter how tough things get, in the end they are bound to get
better. That’s just the way how things roll. Along the way if you give up, you may never
the see the finish line and the encore that follows. To triumph the most
important thing is to stay put.
That day am not sure if I even understood the
gravity of this advice. But looking back at all that I have achieved along the
way. I owe it all to the little talk we had that day. He could have helped me
out, he could have made things easier for me, but he took a step back and gave
me space so that I could make my own mistakes, so that I could grow.
Love you Dad.
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