Just watched Homebound — counting my blessings and hoping it opens more minds

I’m thankful that in my 25 years of life, as a Muslim, I’ve never once been called out or made to feel different because of my religion. I grew up studying in all kinds of environments till 10th in a Catholic school, higher secondary in a temple-run government school, and college in a Muslim management college. My friend circle is the same way: around 70% of my friends are from other religions. My closest friends are Hindus and Christians.

In Kerala, whenever an incident based on religious hate happens, people collectively condemn it. I genuinely feel that education and maybe even the influence of communism here play a role. Even if someone holds certain negative thoughts, they don’t express it openly or act on it, because they know it’s hurtful and socially unacceptable.

I’ve also noticed the huge migration of workers from North India to Kerala over the years. My barber, the restaurants I visit everywhere you can see their presence. I worked closely with many of them when I was doing part-time jobs. Some owners exploit them unfortunately. The minimum daily wage here is around ₹1000 for 8 hours, but some people pay only ₹500–700 with over time with free stay. Still, most of them seem more comfortable here and can switch jobs once they settle.

I’m really counting my blessings. People in North India is not hateful. I myself have worked under extremely good-hearted people who treated me very well. Hope certain people who hold and show hatred be hatred upon and strongly condemned

I just watched Homebound, and I really hope this movie helps change people’s minds and opens up more empathy and understanding.

(Repost my previous one was removed)