Unleashing the Magic: Thoda Pgar and the Power of Belief

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"Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic" is a Bollywood romantic fantasy film released in 2008. Directed by Kunal Kohli, the movie stars Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji in lead roles. The film follows the story of a successful businessman named Ranbeer Talwar, who must take care of four orphaned children after their parents pass away. To help him in this task, a Fairy Godmother named Geeta steps in to bring some magic into their lives. The movie begins with Ranbeer being involved in a tragic accident that takes away the lives of two parents, leaving their children orphaned. The story then jumps forward a few years, showcasing the consequences of the accident on the children's lives.


Witches acknowledge that there is a spiritual connection between all things – forces that inexplicably and randomly bind beings and happenings together in a kind of mass, shared fate. They see other witches as brothers and sisters, and other spellcasters as close cousins. As a consequence, witches are often fond of forming alliances. One kind of alliance is the circle that a witch belongs to.

Additionally, as an action, you may allow your familiar to use its reaction to deliver a spell with any range, instead of only those spells with a range of touch. Were they to try and introduce Druid as a new class today it d get shot down for both this reason and that it s too tied to one specific culture and thus could be seen as non-inclusive.

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The story then jumps forward a few years, showcasing the consequences of the accident on the children's lives. The kids, who are now living in an orphanage, have various behavioral issues and are considered difficult to handle. Amidst this turmoil, enters Geeta, played by Rani Mukerji.

D&D 5E So Where my Witches at?

Tasha's Cauldron got me thinking, where (or what) is the Witch in D&D (5e)?

Tasha is stated to be a witch. Commonly, "witches" are represented by the warlock class. There are "witch" invocations (such as witch sight) that back up the theme, and their spells are witch-y with things like hex and witch bolt. However, Tasha comes off sounding much more like a traditional wizard from her commentary, speaking of spell research and wizard academies. Seems to me WotC missed an excellent opportunity to have a "witch" wizard subclass (with all the potion-brewing, hexing, and toad-making that comes with it) but then again, isn't that the warlock's domain? And that mostly just covers the classic Halloween witch, which is to say nothing about the more traditional "nature mage" that the Pathfinder witch and 4e Witch classes filled. Again, you might argue a fey warlock kindasorta fills that niche, but there is probably some design space here (especially as a subclass for druids or sorcerers) that could have been used.

I guess I kinda feel that if you are going to make a product that features an important D&D witch, you ought to, ya know, put some witch-stuff in the book?

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Lanefan

Victoria Rules

Witch classes have been tried for ages - I remember one or two going by in early Dragon magazines - and have for whatever reason never caught on.

Further, using Witch as a class name risks offending parts of the sometimes-quick-to-take-offense neo-Pagan movement if there's anything the least bit negative about the class; and I very much suspect WotC are well aware of this.

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Retreater

Legend

That, and all the hubbub about Harry Potter amongst some communities due to their use of "witch" to describe a female wizard. The term has a history that would alienate gamers in many walks of life, whether they feel this is anti-Christian, anti-Pagan, or something else.
I say, just leave it as a warlock and it works fine.

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Remathilis

Legend

Witch classes have been tried for ages - I remember one or two going by in early Dragon magazines - and have for whatever reason never caught on.

Further, using Witch as a class name risks offending parts of the sometimes-quick-to-take-offense neo-Pagan movement if there's anything the least bit negative about the class; and I very much suspect WotC are well aware of this.

I'm not sure about the latter; neo-paganism hasn't bothered them enough to remove the Druid.

But yes, there hasn't been a true "witch" class that truly took off. There was an NPC class (1e), a wizard kit (2e), and a 4e wizard subclass, (I don't think there was ever a proper 3e witch, though PF made one) but I think its a strong enough archetype that it could at least warrant a subclass with the "samurai and knight" treatment.

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Faolyn

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Remathilis

Legend
Just consider witch to be a title, not a class.

You could make the same argument about paladin, ranger, or druid, not to mention necromancer, assassin, or cavalier.

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Lanefan

Victoria Rules
I'm not sure about the latter; neo-paganism hasn't bothered them enough to remove the Druid.

Only due to timing: Druid was in as a class before the neo-Pagan movement really got up any steam and thus had/has precedent on its side.

Were they to try and introduce 'Druid' as a new class today it'd get shot down for both this reason and that it's too tied to one specific culture and thus could be seen as non-inclusive.

But yes, there hasn't been a true "witch" class that truly took off. There was an NPC class (1e), a wizard kit (2e), and a 4e wizard subclass, (I don't think there was ever a proper 3e witch, though PF made one) but I think its a strong enough archetype that it could at least warrant a subclass with the "samurai and knight" treatment.

Pretty sure there was more than one proposed Witch class in Dragon during the 1980s. Maybe one was the NPC class and another was a trial balloon for a PC class?

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Enevhar Aldarion

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Witch classes have been tried for ages - I remember one or two going by in early Dragon magazines - and have for whatever reason never caught on.

Further, using Witch as a class name risks offending parts of the sometimes-quick-to-take-offense neo-Pagan movement if there's anything the least bit negative about the class; and I very much suspect WotC are well aware of this.


No, males in the real world who consider themselves witches are much more offended by being called a warlock, and it's negative meaning, whether the modern meaning was once historically not accurate. Don't ever label someone who takes this seriously as an oath breaker. As for Witch, you have to deal with the stereotype that only females can be witches, so in the early days of D&D, when the vast majority of players were male, of course a Witch class failed.

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Alzrius

The EN World kitten

As others have noted, official D&D has always had a hard time getting a witch character role off the ground; it's not that there haven't been attempts (there've been many), it's just that none have really caught on. Conceptually, the niche remains unfulfilled, which is why the community keeps trying with everything ranging from new classes to warlock patrons to wizard traditions.

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Weiley31

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Witch as a class is more a Pathfinder type deal since its in it.(On the other side of the coin, the Pathfinder 2E Witch is more like the Warlock in the fact that both the Warlock/Witch has/deal with a Patron.)

Plus the Witch brings up the image of the Hag. Which is its own buckets of apples in DND.

Blue Orange

Gone to Texas

There was a semi-official version in the 3e DMG that consisted of just a spell list as I recall, in addition to the 2e kit, Pathfinder, and the 4e wizard subclass and the various Dragon magazine, third-party, and homebrew versions produced throughout the various editions. (Where was the 1e NPC class? There was a witch-doctor for goblinoids that had some cleric and mage spells. )

The warlock in D&D is a little different, though--it's much more offense-oriented, and is actually closer to the older idea of the witch as someone who made a pact with the devil. The idea of "potion-brewing, hexing, and toad-making" rural spellcaster, which could be good or evil, is more of a 'hedge mage', someone who lives in the country and doesn't have access to the complicated scholastic training of the wizard but does minor magics for (or against) their local community, has become somewhat separate. Somewhere between wizard and druid.

I also suspect that it's usually seen as more of a minor character and people aren't as familiar with what the epic endgame would look like--we have a pretty good idea of the legendary warrior, high priest, or archmage, but nobody's really sure what a 20th-level witch would look like.

You could clarify that it's open to any gender and have art examples. And there's no reason it has to be evil-only. Even warlocks can be any alignment, and they've sold their souls to something.

Your familiar obeys your commands to the best of its abilities. It takes its turn on your initiative, though it doesn't take an action unless you command it to. On your turn, you can verbally command your familiar to where you want it to go. You can use a bonus action to verbally command it to take the attack, dash, disengage, dodge or help action.
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She is a Fairy Godmother who has been assigned by God to bring happiness into the lives of these children. Geeta helps Ranbeer in transforming their lives by introducing some magic and teaching them important life lessons. Throughout the movie, Geeta uses her magical powers to change the children's behavior and bring out their true potential. She teaches them how to love, care, and find happiness in life. Ranbeer, initially reluctant to accept Geeta's help, gradually realizes the positive impact she has on the children’s lives and starts developing feelings for her. However, the movie takes an emotional turn when it is revealed that Ranbeer has terminal cancer. This revelation adds a sense of urgency to the story as both Ranbeer and Geeta strive to make the most of the limited time they have together. The children also become an integral part of their efforts to bring joy into their lives while dealing with the impending loss. "Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic" is a heartwarming film that combines romance, comedy, and fantasy elements. It explores themes of love, family, and the value of relationships. The performances of the lead actors, Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji, are highly appreciated, along with the talented child actors who bring life to their respective characters. Overall, "Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic" is a charming Bollywood film that entertains and engages the audience with its mix of emotions and magical elements. It reminds us that love and care can bring magic into our lives, making us believe in the power of positivity and happiness..

Reviews for "Thoda Pgar: Igniting the Spark of Wonder and Amazement"

1. John - 2/5
I found "Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic" to be a disappointing film. The storyline felt cliché and unoriginal, following a predictable plotline of an arrogant businessman who learns the importance of love and family through a magical intervention. The acting was subpar, with poor performances from the lead actors, making it hard to connect with their characters. Overall, the film lacked depth and failed to leave a lasting impression.
2. Emily - 1/5
I strongly disliked "Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic". The film seemed to be a mishmash of various Bollywood films, lacking originality or creativity. The humor fell flat, the magical elements felt forced, and the characters were one-dimensional. Additionally, the film had pacing issues, with unnecessary and dragged-out scenes that added nothing to the story. Overall, it was a tedious watch and I would not recommend it.
3. Chris - 2/5
"Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic" failed to captivate me. The film's attempt at blending fantasy and drama felt disjointed and poorly executed. The characters were underdeveloped, and their growth and transformation were not convincing. The songs, usually a strong point in Bollywood films, were forgettable and did not add any value to the overall experience. Although there were some moments of lightheartedness, they were overshadowed by the film's lack of substance and coherence.

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