‘Kai Po Che’, which in Gujarati means to cut or break away, was about friendship, courage, commitment, determination and relations beyond blood-relations.
One of the main lessons to be learnt is having a right teacher in your life. Ishaan, a champion in cricket polished a stubborn Ali into a great player. When a grown up Ali walks up to make his debut for India in the closing shot is a visual tribute to his Guru who laid down his life to protect his protege and one should keep on persevering if one has found a mentor, as he would leave no stone unturned to pave the way of success for the disciple.
Choosing the right people in life. The trio in the film is a good team simply because they are good friends to begin with but they are also fully aware of each other’s weaknesses. Their respective strengths make them what they are a good core team. The importance of teamwork in business can never be underestimated. Capitalizing on each one’s strengths while dealing with weaknesses gently but firmly is necessary.
Risk taking appetite must be affirm in you. When the trio chooses to set up a sports shop in a small town it is a risk. But choosing sports as a business opportunity is the correct decision albeit a risky one for all three of them. Believing that your idea will definitely do wonders, is all it takes to go with it despite all the odds. When opting for a business opportunities take the road less travelled. It might be risky but it will be worth the effort.
Build up your network and use them wisely. A few occasions in the film require the protagonists to tap their connections, convince people and get their work done. Omi, who has a politically connected uncle who steps in when they are looking for space and finance, likewise finding the person who can help you is critical to your business. You just need to know how to choose and tap them in time.
Analyse all possibilities but never compromise. All through the film there are instances where one protagonist or the other refuses to compromise on his ethics, beliefs and values. This indicates the importance of no compromise on critical issues.
The most important lesson is to know yourself-abilities, capabilities and value. Knowing your worth, the quality you deliver and the price you demand in return for it is significant. People will not value your work if you don’t value it yourself. That’s the lesson that shines out when they make a presentation about coaching and talent grooming at a school. The school tries to get their services for cheap but they refuse to comply. In the end they get the contract by simply knowing their own worth and refusing to accept anything less!
“Roothe khaabon ko mana lenge…Kati patango ko thamenge…haa haa hai Jazba…Suljha lenge uljhe rishton ka manja…”