“Between Film and Life”
Everyone Needs a “Delulu”: A Reflection on Sarvam Maya and the Quiet People Who Change Our Lives Some films do not arrive loudly in our lives. They do not demand attention with spectacle or grandeur. Instead, they enter quietly, sit beside us, and stay—long after the screen goes dark. Sarvam Maya is one such film. On the surface, it is a story that blends music, belief, love, and loss. But beneath that surface, it speaks about something far more universal: the quiet presence of one person who enters our life unexpectedly and leaves it forever changed.The film follows Prabhendu Namboothiri, a young man caught between contradiction and confusion. Born into a traditional Brahmin priest family, he chooses a path that is almost the opposite of what is expected of him. He is an atheist, a guitarist, and a dreamer. His beliefs clash with his upbringing, his ambitions struggle against reality, and his personal failures weigh heavily on him. When his dreams seem to collapse—es...
