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As the file finally reached 100%, he plugged in his earphones. The grainy logo of the production house appeared, followed by the familiar script of his mother tongue. For the next two hours, the concrete walls of the hostel vanished. He wasn't a lonely student anymore; he was back in a world of vibrant festivals, family dramas, and the unmistakable rhythm of Malayali life.