Although the old version of 'Mile Sur' is timeless and beautiful, I loved the new version too (Phir Mile Sur By Zoom TV)

One might argue that it is dominated by faces from the Indian film industry. However there are brilliant musicians, sportpersons and a lot of other people in the video. Besides, movies have become an integral part of the Indian culture whether you like it or not. Taking that away is like cutting away a toe albiet a small one.

In a video such as this with a song so beautiful you need seasoned performers. Only putting sportspersons would make it look awkward. However I loved the bits with children especially the section with the deaf and mute little ones.

I find that the video does justice to a lot of features that make up India. The beautiful landscape is interspersed with visuals of the modern Indian (including the Bandra-Worli sealink).

Nostalgia is good as long as it does not hinder our vision of the present and future. I am all for the sentiments of 'those were the days', but I also like where we are today. Why do we have to compare and choose? Why can't we enjoy both?

Here is the video ... 16 minutes long :)