NEW DELHI, June 3 -- The Ten Commandments, directed by Cecil B. DeMille, was released three years after my birth and holds the distinction of being the first movie I watched in a theatre. This film, inspired by the Book of Exodus in the Bible, narrates the story of Moses leading the Israelites across the desert.

The climax of the film depicts Moses' encounter with God, who bestows upon him the Ten Commandments. Rather than demanding the construction of a grand temple, God calls for His people to live virtuous lives, adhering to the commandments. This emphasis on moral integrity over grandiose structures underscores the core message of the film.

The film made a huge impact on me. Nearly sixty years after watching it, some scenes are stil...