3 Idiots * * * *

Rajkumar Hirani is god-like if not god himself. Making a full-fledged hardcore entertainer but with a message is what he is up to. After the Munnabhai double comes yet another master-piece.It was time.A message needed to be delivered.A very important one at that.To the loving parents and their super-intelligent kids.We are just little kids born in this free society with the right to decide what we want with our lives.Your attempt to mould us into a pattern which deeply fascinates you and makes you walk tall in front of the society is not necessarily the right one for us.Let us free, give us the freedom we deserve.

The movie is loosely based on FPS by Chetan Bhagat.The whole plot uses multiple flash backs to proceed. It starts when two friends who studied together in college meet once again and start on a road trip to find the missing link, Rancho. He was very different than others.Like a free flowing river.He was so simple yet no one understood him.He could do anything.He helped everyone.He was perfection personified. He helps his two friends realize what they actually want and convinces not just them but everyone that the whole education system is screwed up big time. Forget about the authorities but even if parents realize where they wrong when it comes to the education of their children, it will be a huge relief to many.

Anyways, the movie is a hilarious roller coaster that won't give you a second to nap in between the flip-flops. Few scenes are so funny that you get a extreme lol-pain like the teachers day speech by chatur. There are a few weird scenes as well in the movie like the one with the baby coming out on a ping pong table being sucked by a vacuum cleaner, but you kinda enjoy them so much that it doesn't feel weird at all.The bottom line being what is being said, and not how it is being said. It is being said in a way in which masses would understand.And probably this is the best thing about the movie. Besides that, Kareena plays a nice cameo and Boman is rocking too.

The movie touches perfection.The music, the plot, the actors, the characters, the script and the Aamir.This time the 'perfectionist' tag will be difficult to decide between Aamir and Rajkumar Hirani. Nevertheless, both are the winners here. S0 make sure that your parents don't miss this one and of course you too.I bet you will come out super-impressed singing these lines all the way back home.

Give me some sunshine, Give me some rain !
Give me another chance, I want to grow up once again !!

P.S. And also All is well !

You are Beautiful

What is beauty to you? Is it only the image of a person projected on your retina courtesy your eyes? Or that old saying that we hear sometimes 'Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder' is actually true ? Or is it something else.Something much more deeper, much more meaningful and truly but sadly inexplicable.For a minute, just try to forget everything else going on around you, and think what is beauty to you?

When we come into this world, our mother is the beauty to us.She just can not let go off us even for a minute.She holds you in those extremely loving and protective arms of hers.To her, we are the world.She teaches us how to walk, talk, learn, behave,love and everything else too.

When you yourself become a parent, your child is the beauty to you.All you want to do is hold him/her in your arms forever.You dream of a wonderful tomorrow for your child.You plan,save and sacrifice for that dream.You see your child go places where you could not.You see your child living your dreams for you.

When you grow old and you see some young one as aspiring and passionate as you once were, that person is the beauty for you.You see a reflection of your past in that person and then you go all nostalgic.You suddenly feel young again.That wave,that energy.All comes gushing back.

But in between all these phases, only some are fortunate enough to be loved passionately by someone.And when you fall in love, that person that you truly and passionately love becomes the most beautiful for you.You keep on telling that person that 'You are the most Beautiful of all !'.That person is sometimes confused.'There are hell lot of other good looking ones, why do you keep on saying this?'.And if only there were some words strong enough to explain that irrational feeling.Beauty is not mere physical.It's a much more complex entity.Your love makes you beautiful.Your care makes you beautiful.Your concern makes you beautiful.The thought of spending the life with you makes you beautiful.The fact that your smile makes me smile makes you beautiful.The pain I get if you suffer makes you beautiful.You completing me, makes you beautiful.So believe you me, when i say it loud, ' You are Beautiful! '.

Paa * *

Why is this movie even titled 'Paa'? Why not 'Auro' ? Or even 'Maa' seems to makes much more sense. This film is not about the fatherly love, care and the protective figure that he should be.Instead, here a man abandons a girl he knocked up for the sake of his career.He has no concerns whatsoever for that girl in 13 years un till he accidently meets his own 12 yr old son who stands as tall as him courtesy the super rare DNA mismatch called Progeria.His body grows 6 times faster that his mind and ergo at age 12, he already is a senior citizen physically.His head is larger than life and he looks like some desi ET.

Vidya portrays Auro's mother as a strong woman who never complains the fact that why that rare malfunction had to happen to her child.For her, Auro is everything.When her love interest showed his disinterest in raising a child so early at their age, she turned into this strong women devoid of feelings with a stone-heart which only melts for Auro. She is proud of her son rather than being embarrassed. Some jerks might learn a lesson here who are too embarrassed taking their ugly infants to the outside world.They are your children damn it. And no one in this world is ugly for god sake.It's your dirty dirty perceptions into play.Anyways, the flick clearly depicts the heart touching motherly love and that uncanny bond that they both share .Also, the movie starts with an innovative Jaya speaking out the names of the actors.This film is all about mothers. Why name it 'Paa' ?

Oh crap.....I forgot to mention what this film was supposed to be about.Am I experiencing a Deja Vu? Yes I am, the writer and director R Balki also forgot the same.This film should have been about Auro .And not about his biological father's political dream.The first half of the movie is so out of the line that you actually think this film is not about the excellent portrayal of a special kid by the versatile AB, rather its about AB jr and his political crap.The director should have realized this that this was supposed to be a SUB-plot and not sub-PLOT.Nevertheless, hats-off to AB.He is a pure genius.He has done it again.Another gem for his collection.How do you play a 60 yr old man who is still 12 mentally.Why bother, just go and watch AB doing all the pranks and boy he is hilarious at that.And also some of his friends at school.But the sad thing being that he did not get the screen presence he deserved and ergo the audience fails to feel that emotional connect with Auro. And talking about the weird camerawork, was that suppose to be cool ? FYI that sucked big time too.This is what happens when you forget the protagonist and focus on every other damn aspect.It could have been so good.Still, watch it for AB and watch it for Auro.

Smile Because

Smile Because,
For someone, that is the most beautiful thing in this world.
For many, it can be the only reason to smile that day.
For few more, it can make them fly high,in that love-sky.

Smile because,
it only makes the path easier,
it only strengthens you when you fall,
it only gives you that zest to sustain,
to conquer and to live!

Smile because,
you never need a reason for it,
rather reasons come when you do.
You don't need a season either,
it snows when you do.

And smile because,
someone you inspired once to smile,
might teach you how to,
if you ever forget, to smile.

:)

Betrayal

It was an ambush,
the plot was a set-up,
the fate tricked us.
The fortune of those,
who had departed before us,
was the catch we fell for.

We were shown a promising tomorrow,
with all the glory and the smiles.
We were made to dream,
to touch the horizon.

But fate it seems,
is not without a sense of irony,
is not without a sense of surprise,
and not without the unexpected.

It was our time.
And it crushed us all.
We stood there spell bound.
Fighting for that last resort.
That tiny drop of satisfaction.

We moved on somehow.
But the irony did not.
It was now time for those,
who we left behind us,
and fate welcomed them as well,
like it greeted those who departed before us.

Is there something specially ominous about us,
why were we the chosen ones,
why did fate betray us,
We , the batch of 2005.

Ninja Assassin * * *

Well Well Well.......had they made it in 3D...many people would have chocked to death by those lethal star blades flying all around unless you were born with a special heart i.e. on the other side.When this director made the Matrix people bench marked the action element it had.And he is back demolishing his own records.This one has super outstanding action sequences that will create ripples of extremely high magnitude in your every damn part.And the blood just makes it doubly effective.

One of the things which you will notice and love about the movie is the fact that it has very few dialogues and those are absolutely apt and meaningful and concise and perfectly performed.The amazing thing about the direction is that in spite of having an action sequence every five minutes, we can totally feel the other things which are portrayed in parallel. Be it the love shared by the two teen ninjas.Be it the anger of Raizo for his master.Be it the situational one liners or be it the brilliant background score.Everything just adds up to give you a superb action mix way ahead in terms of any thing you can think of as compared to contemporary action flicks.

And also take it seriously when I say this, Ninja Assassin is not for the faint hearted.They have shown the blood,the bruises and the killing so explicitly that even Quentin Tarantino might get goosebumps and develop an inferiority complex. But its not all in vain.It totally goes with the movie and without the slaughter show it might have looked or felt dull.The story revolves around a rebel ninja (Raizo) who was trained as an assassin along with hundred other orphans.These assassin are then sent to different parts of the world as they kill for money and there is no stopping them.Raizo breaks free from his group and decides to fight back for his vengeance of lost love.The action pact plot moves at a breath taking pace and never lets you to drift away from the screen.So if you like action and if you are not allergic to blood, you have to and have to see this.You will not regret it.

Chao !

P.S. Even Richa liked it ! :P

2012 * *

This one comes from the makers of 10,000 BC,The day after tomorrow,Godzilla and Independence day. 2012 is just another episode of the quest the director Roland Emmerich is on and which is to destroy the earth.He is so keen to figure out how the end will be and has tried near half a dozen ways it could be done and I have no doubt that he is currently working on the rest half a dozen.

This time Roland uses the famous and feared prophecy that the world will be destroyed and the human race will end on 21st of December, 2012.This is a known theory since long and even many scientists fear the phenomenon as it is related to the position of earth at that particular time resulting in deadly earthquakes and tsunamis. In the flick too all the nations get together fearing the possibility of it actually taking place and start a secret mission to save the human race by building ships that can survive the impact on doomsday.As the story unfolds, it comes out that the program was developed only for the rich and the powerful.

The whole plot moves around a broken family which eventually unites at the end courtesy the marathon massacre of the human race.The visual effects are spectacular and brilliantly thought of.A very fast moving screenplay which keeps you on the edge of your seat all the time.Some of the scenes are really worth a watch on a big screen.No fun watching them on your laptop for sure.The mass destruction and holocaust depiction almost looks real and makes you think for a while that the theatre you are seating in might as well go down any second now.

Talking about the lows, to some people who follow Roland might actually see 2012 as a medley of his previous world destroying attempts.It seems he just copied a few scenes from each one, edited it nicely and Tada ....2012.But still it is way better to spend money on this rather than watching Saifeena in action in the remake of New York.Witness the stuff in advance as you might not be able to see the whole stuff when this actually happens.No offense but 2012 is yet to come.

A Christmas Carol 3D *

From the director of Forrest Gump,The Polar Express and Cast Away comes a classic tale of the miser Ebenezer Scrooge in 3D at an Imax near you.That sounds fascinating right.The idea of seeing the story which you once fell in love with in your high school curriculum.The story with a wonderful message.The story with the snow,the carols and the ghosts.That actually sounds fascinating.But unfortunately it's not.

Well no doubt the play has been brilliantly scripted.Zo Charles Dickens!We all love 'A Christmas Carol' and would love to recite the same to our children and grandchildren.And even the idea of making a movie out of it is also not bad.But there wasn't much scope for that.Perhaps that's what Robert Zemeckis thought and eventually made this animation flick in 3D.

Now if you are selling it as a 3D flick, you need to give the crowd some mind blowing cinematography and breathtaking visuals.This seemed to be a big miss.The movie at the start is very dull and slow.The part when Scrooge comes out all nice after the ghost experience is really exciting to watch.Those who love 'A Christmas Carol' as a story will anyhow like the movie.Overall it is a movie for kids and their parents.

Load Runner

Woke up this morning,
with an urge to run away,
far from where I rested,
To a distant galaxy,
or something similar.

I ran and ran.
Faster,Faster,
Left behind my place,
the people and the routine.

A new world opened it's door,
I embraced it.
Birds flying over the shining water.
Soothing breeze all over me.
I ran and ran.

I was all alone,
in that green heaven.
All alone with the nature,
at it's supreme best.
I ran and ran.

And then they all,
vanished in a blink.
The unwanted though came back,
my place,the people and the routine.
I came back from the Jog.

Neal N Nikki II

[On a deserted beach somewhere in Mumbai]

What a beautiful place this is Nikki ! The sun, the sand and the exuberant sea. I can stay here forever.Wish I could. I feel so relaxed as if I don't want anything else from life.This is it.And I feel so calm here.No worries.No hurries.I can totally be myself.Whenever I come here, I just cannot stop myself from smiling.I love this place.[ Looking at the sea ]

Neal, you have the cutest smile, you should always smile.It may give others a reason to smile.[Looking at Neal]

[Neal turns to Nikki.She now looking at the sea]

You now Rahul right.The guy who lives next to me.Last night he came over for drinks.After everyone else left he stayed back.And then one thing led to another and we started..

What? So Gross Neal...I thought you were stra.....[stands up in shock]

Nooooo.......here me out silly ......we started talking about LDR's....[embarrassed]

Aahha....is it some jargon straight people can't figure out ? [teasing Neal]

Shut up Nikki.Go away.You killed the mood.[acts irritated]

Ok baba...I believe you are straight ...fine...now carry on..

Long Distance Relationships!

Oh that...I know that....I am just bad at getting acronyms.

So, he is in one.All the time we were drinking, he was telling me about her.How they rarely get to see each other.And all these years they have been so far and yet so close.How they spend time together over the phone.I don't get it Nikki.I mean how the hell can that work for someone.I was bombed hard.

Not surprised Neal!You never believed in love anyway.And this stuff is not for the faint-hearted like you.You got to have patience.You got to trust your partner when he/she says this will end someday and we will be together for ever.And you know what is the most beautiful thing about LDR, it's based on the most pure and powerful form of love i.e. care.As you can't be there all the time physically, you learn to care for that person.Though you can just give him some words, but they are so damn powerful.And Neal, it's a wonderful feeling that in spite of all the odds, you choose to be together.

Still Nikki, how can you live without seeing your beloveds face everyday when you wake up?
How can you live without giving that person a hug once in a while? Must be damn tough!

Tough Love! Well I am a fan of that.And to answer your questions, memories of time spent together helps to get through the longings.And the immense love makes it easy.It takes you to this wonderland. You can stay here forever. You feel so relaxed as if you don't want anything else from life.This is it.And you feel so calm here.No worries.No hurries.You can totally be yourself.Whenever you come there, you just cannot stop yourself from smiling.you love this place.[ Looking at the sea ]

[ Neal turns to Nikki in amazement]


P.S Neal N Nikki

APKGK *

The chocolate boy has done it yet again.This is what happens when you put the juiciest boy of Bollywood with the most beautiful cutie around.A lethal combination which makes all the couples think if they look cute enough together to pull off even a tiny portion of the Ranbir-Katrina mega mix. A full-on no-masala-but-still-commercial romantic comedy.

If you are reading this to know the plot of the flick, I can't help you with that.I really can't.As there is none.To sum up, it's a story a boy named Prem Chopra (Ranbir) who's life if full of troubles and funny acts all along who falls in love with Jenny (Katrina) who makes him go nuts and like every bollywood film he gets the girl after a series of unfortunate but funny events.Have to give it to the movie the fact that it's damn funny at times.But Raj Kumar Santoshi fails to keep the flow going.There are very apparent dull and boring times in the movie as well.

Talking about Ranbir, he has improved yet again.Let's just stay he is here to do big.And finally Katrina gets a role to play and not just to dance hip-hop along side Akshay kumar.Good for her.She looks amazingly beautiful and like a goddess as always.And that cute smile of hers has become cuter.Way to go girl! Salman Khan makes a guest appearance and tries to pull out the real equations in life which is not at all funny.'Tera hone laga hoon' is a chart buster for sure and a couple of more songs are really more than average and will touch you deeply but the spirit of the movie are the comic moments in between.There isn't really much to say about this one.If you have a girl, take her and enjoy the cute couple on screen and the funny things they pursue.Period.

Break Up

"Let go off me",she said,
How can I?
You have been so good to me.
You have given me so much.
So many wonderful moments,
I don't want you to leave me.
How will I survive?

"It's destiny!
Someone else has you,
the other one awaits you,
I have to go,
It's destiny !"

But I don't know them,
Will they be as sweet as you,
will they make me happy like you did,
make me learn like you did,
will they ?

"It's in your hands my dear,
you can shape her like me,
or better.
I am eternal to your heart,
I am not leaving you,
Just moving on.And you should too!"

I let her go.
My beautiful Past.


P.S Sometimes we fall in love with things that happen around us.We get used to them.But when we move, it becomes difficult to accept the change.We don't like change.But someday we need to move from that comfort zone we made.It's difficult.But an even better future awaits you if you think that way.

P.S 2 I thought people will get the sarcasm but anyways, 'she' is not a girl, 'she' refers to my PAST !

London Dreams * * *

Vipul Shah's first film as a director in which you won't find hamare-pyaare-Akshay-Akshay. London dreams is a musical featuring Ajay Devgan (Arjun) and Salman Khan (Mannu) as langotiya yaars in Bhatinda.Arjun has a dream to make it big in the world of music and rock everyone like MJ did.He can do whatever it takes to reach there.Meanwhile Sallu's character is always game for fun and girls.He has a gift of music but is never bothered to exploit it.He is Just Chill all the times and loves his friend Arjun and wants him to fulfil his musical dreams.

Unfortunately Arjun's family suffered some serious humiliation courtesy Music in the past when his grandpa screwed up big time in front of a million people at Wembley,London.So music was a abandoned word at Arjun's.Arjun then moves to London with his uncle after the sudden demise of his father.He then runs away from his uncle to fulfill his dreams and in the process meets two Pakistani musicians and a hip-hop cum classical dancer Priya (Asin).They form a band named London Dreams .Arjun falls for Priya.But here comes the catch of the movie.Vipul Shah has portrayed Arjun as a dark character.When Arjun realizes that love can derail his train to Wembley, he decides not to reveal his feelings and performs a self-beating session which totally brings out his dark side.

Mannu on the other hand, plays saxophone in weddings and parties to make a living.But when Arjun visits his old pal, he discovers Mannu's gift of music and encourages Mannu to accompany him in London.And when Mannu hits London, he phods everyone with his musical gift, charms Priya with his chick-attracting gestures and makes Arjun insecure.Soon people start seeing him as the charm of London Dreams.Ajay is devastated by the turnarounds and decides to get rid of his buddy as there can be only one last man standing.He tricks Mannu into drugs which eventually breaks him from inside.Arjun gets to perform at the Wembley in front of the we-want-Mannu-crowd and undergoes a emotional breakdown in front of million people.He confesses his actions and criticizes the unfair bias the destiny had in store for him.Finally Mannu goes back to Bhatinda and the band breaks.

Om puri who plays Arjun's uncle convinces him that he did a wrong thing.He gives out an important message which many people need to understand.If we wish to make it big in some field of our interest, we need to understand that some others might have it as a gift.You can always win together.And you do not win when they loose.Anyways, few highs of the movie are: the superbly portrayed dark character by Ajay which surely will make him the best-actor-in-a-negative-role come this filmfare, awesome one-liners by Sallu and btw Salman actually acts after a long time and does it well but he needs to get over the dus-ka-dum accent, the chemistry between the two and Vipul's direction.Lows were: the music and the length.For a musical, you need some rocking music man !

Aladin * *

In the league of hatke Bollywood movies, comes yet another brave but rather disappointing attempt.Aladin is a fantasy movie with some cute romance and gentle comedy.But the plot moves at an awful pace.Based on the Arabian nights,its an Indian adaptation of Alladin and the Genie.Ritesh Deshmukh(Aladin) suits the character but Jacquellin Fernandes(Jasmine) isn't looking cute enough to pull a Jasmine.AB delivers a marvelous portrayal of the legendary Genie and is the highlight of the movie throughout.The way he brings out the character is sure to impress masses.His dramatization and one-liners keep the spirit of the movie alive.

The place where this extravaganza takes shape reminds you of the beautiful city Agrabah in the epic with the palace,drums and carpets.Aladin looses his parents in an accident at a very small age when they go lamp-hunting over mountains.Aladin somehow survives the ordeal.His grandfather supports him through school and college.From his childhood days,he becomes the target of his friends teasing him on his name.They always make him rub a lamp and then make fun of him when no genie results out.But one fine day he finds the thing he's destined to have.The Lamp.And with it comes the Genie and three wishes.Power comes with responsibilities.Yes it's also true for Aladin and not just spider-man.Aladin is the chosen one.The one who can stop the evil genie,the Ringmaster(Sanjay Dutt) who himself was a genie once but lost his powers as he tried to use them for his own good.Sanjay Dutt just sleep-walks over his lines totally matchless to AB's performance.The Ringmaster has some strange assets in his circus.The hot-scar-face damsel,a pseudo wolverine,a joker and a few etc which justifies the fantasy tag the movie carries.The Ringmaster with his weirdo's tries to regain his powers courtesy some comet crossing over the earth and eventually loses the battle to the Aladin.


The cinematography is superb and most of the scenes are beautifully shot.The music of the movie is different than the average run-throughs in most commercial flicks.The Genie-Rap which introduces AB's character is full of energy and charm.And the song you-may-be is so damn romantic that you see roses all around.Overall the movie is entertaining for child audiences and is a bit slow and not at all griping for the grown ups.So if you have some little ones in your family,take them for this cute joy-ride.

All The Best * *

This one is the mother of all comic flicks ever before.No one expected it to pull off a show so overwhelmingly hilarious and entertaining.The comic timings of Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgan are superb with all other characters equally impressive as well. The real catch is they do it without a storyline to tell.But who needs a story when you just can't stop yourself from making that monstrous noisy laugh of yours amongst the crowd.

Its a wonderful situational comedy shot in the best of beaches of Goa. Veer(Fardeen) is into singing and is friends with Prem Chopra(Ajay) who is fascinated by hi-speed cars and runs a Gym with his wife Jhanvi(Bipasha) .Veer and his friends depend on the pocket money he receives every month from his rich bro Dharam (Dutt) who has the false impression that Veer is married to Vidya (Mugdha) who is actually his girlfriend.A surprise visit from Dharam starts a fun-filled and entertaining journey of chaos and mix-ups.The strong point being that it never becomes.

And guess who makes a strong come back into comedy.The return of the king.Johnny Lever.Yes he's back into business and in style.He, his little gang and Sanjay Mishra who just chills through all the way long have a lot to do with the success of this movie.Have to say that Ajay really rocks the show with his comic timings and well supported by Sanju baba.Fardeen is average and the two girls have nothing much to do but to be a part of the fun party.Music is mediocre but a couple of songs are really rocking and go with the pace of the movie.But had they not been there, it would have probably made the movie shorter and sweeter.It's a total entertainer and worth a go.Get ready to experience a laugh riot and an enjoyable stomach-ache.Just Chill !

Blue * *

Blue is a new beginning.A bollywood action film made in angrezi isstyle.It actually gives you that english film wali feeling.Be it the superbly shot bike sequences which remind you of fast and furious.Be it the amazingly beautiful underwater photography.Be it the intense scenes shot in the moon light like the ambiance in Sin City.But how can Anthony(The Director) forget the most basic thing.You have to have a story-line man.Every other awesome thing will look dull otherwise.

Long back in 1949, when Britain decided to return a part of gold valuables taken from India before its independence, they send all this on a ship called 'Lady In Blue' which sunks somewhere near Bahamas.The reasons being mysterious.Aarav( Akshay Kumar) is a rich dude on a mission.He wants the lady in blue and he's aware of the fact that only Sagar( Sanjay Dutt) can do this job for him.Sagar is not willing to hunt down the lost treasure for reasons of his own.But when his little brother Sam( Zayed Khan) gets into trouble and also to make Lara dutta's dream to save marine life true, he finally decides to go deep into the blue.

Akshay Kumar performs the usual.Nothing new to it and nothing impressive.Sanju baba should really consider a retirement now.Katrina Kaif in her special appearance looks super cute in curls and that shiny little piercing below the lower lip just adds on to the flawless beauty she is.Rest performances are all mediocre.And the direction is so terrible that you feel like killing him and feeding it to the sharks.A R rehman ka jadu to chalega hi.His sizzling tunes and background score scores well.

Few things you won't miss in blue.One, Sanju baba has put on a lot of weight and probably this is the only reason he manages to get so much of screen space.No offense munaa bhai but you exactly portray all those fatso losers who somehow manage to have the hottest chicks.Two, Zayed Khan's new look is not bad as compared to his weird hair-do's in the past.Three, the treasure hunt seemed to be so lame and a baaye-haath-ka-khel and had no adventure element in it.It was like they only needed to decide when they wanted it.Four, Lara Dutta has never looked more hot and gorgeous.Who cares about the dolphins when you have such a fish swimming upside down and what not.So watch blue for its underwater photography,watch blue for its action sequences and watch blue for Lara and not Kylie Minogue.

Wake up Sid * *

Rich Dad, spoiled son. Considerate mom, insensitive brat.Only knows how to party hard.Flunks the college exam.Falls for an independent,smart and simple girl.A sudden reality check which changes everything.Come on Karan, haven't we seen this alot.And probably we have seen this stuff in a far better way courtesy Farhan in Lakshay.A yet another cliche under such big banner fails to impress.

Even Konkona seems to have lost that little magic she created in her previous few performances.Can't blame her though as her character hadn't much to say.Ranbir does pretty well than what was expected from him.But the character 'Sid' needed something more.A bit more energy in the first half and a bit more composure post reality check.Moreover,the movie is too long and terribly slow.

Although the movie has few things which can just make it over that average mark.The songs and the music is totally rocking.The song 'Iktara' is so soothing that you actually live the lyrics of the song.Few things you won't miss in the flick are Kashmira Shah and Ranbir's colorful and cute T-shirts throughout.If you just woke up on a lazy Sunday and have nothing to do, you can give this a go.But you will have to try hard to keep yourself awake.

Inglourious Basterds * * * *

A masterpiece from Tarantino with only less of blood and more powerful performances.The movie has everything in store for you but the real catch is something else.A superb and brilliant performance by an individual.And it's not Brad Pitt this time.The real basterd is someone else.Christoph Waltz steals the show with his best ever performance.We can never forget the way Heath Ledger portrayed the joker.And Waltz has done something similar to Col. Hans Landa.


The Inglourious basterds are a bunch of African-American soldiers which are dropped into the Nazi-occupied France to rescue the Jews and kill the Germans.This mercy less troop is led by Lt.Aldo Raine played by Brad Pitt who carries the African-American ascent brilliantly.The movie depicts the cruelty of the Germans on the Jews who hide themselves all over France.

Waltz who portrays Col. Hans Landa is given the responsibility to search and kill the rats.And no doubt he proves himself worthy of it.His mere presence is so powerful and keeps you wondering what is coming next.You cannot take your eyes off the screen when he is around.His every word and his every action seems so calculated.

The background score of the movie is so apt and beautiful at times.Be it the Beethoven's theme in the starting sequence or the dark melodies in between, all of them compliment the on-going plot of the movie.The cinematography is exceptionally good.The scene in which the theater is on fire and the face of Shosanna mocking the Germans being projected on the smoke is just breath-taking.And this is not it, Tarantino also delivers a strong climax.A superb movie after a long time.Do not try this at home, go to a theater near you !

Heil Tarantino !

I owe it to her

When I was a little girl, my mother was my role model. She taught me everything. I loved everything about her.The way she carried herself. The way she took care of the family. The way she was always there whenever I or anyone in the family needed her. The way she always had a smile on her face no matter how difficult the circumstances would have been. But the thing I am glad that she taught me was how to always take things in a positive way.To be optimistic.That seems like so simple and cliche but believe you me it's the most difficult thing to do. And this very thing helps me everyday.And you know what made me even more happy and proud, the fact that I did the same thing to someone else. The love of my life. If you have ever loved someone you would understand that it kills you when the other person is sad or low with something. But now things have changed and that makes me proud.

Her name is Kusum. She always makes everyone smile like a kusum (read flower).I had never seen her depressed with something. But things have changed over time. She lives alone now as all others had to move due to work or education.She is still there where we all were sometime.I miss that happy place.She is all alone there. And probably this makes her sad. When I went home last time, I was shocked to see her this way.I was loosing it myself but then it occurred to me that if I also behave the same way, who will take care of her. I convinced myself that I will act strong enough to make her realize exactly what she taught me long back. It was difficult. But I am glad that I was able to. And you know, she took it very seriously. She listened to each and every word I said. She believed in me. She believed that I have grown up now. I was happy.

And I will be there whenever she needs me. And I will tell her what she taught me whenever she forgets it. And I just want her to carry on that smile forever. I owe it to her.

(as told by Aku)

Boy's Don't Cry

I still remember when i was a teeny-tiny baby, i used to cry whenever my mother was not around. And people used to tell me that boy's don't cry. I had no clue why they said this. I still don't. God intended to create a balance between the two sexes. One was built physically strong and the other mentally. Each of them is not complete without the other.They complement each other. But somehow the way people look at it is entirely different. Boy's are not supposed to melt. It does not look good.Girls cry all the time. You know what, it does not matter what sex are you, it's all about how deeply you were attached with something that is no more or on the verge of destruction. How damn close to your heart it was ! I am not saying crying is the way out of everything bad happening to you. It's just that there are times when you are overwhelmed with emotions, you just can't escape it.

There was a time when I used to play football. I started in my second year in college and soon found out that i was so in love with it. The time in the evening when we used to practice in our hostel premises was no doubt the best thing through out the day for me. Then we used to put the lights on as we still always had the energy t0 play more even after the sun said goodbye.
I so wanted to play for my hostel team. And I could have achieved that but god had other plans. I developed a severe pain in my chin a month before the event. The doctor said you have a muscle tear and excessive running is not good for you. Ever again.I was so broke. It even became difficult to watch my friends play without me.I felt so low.It was a tough time.But they say that boy's don't cry.

Our parents do so much for us. They sacrifice a lot of things for us. They love us more than anything. They work hard all their life to support us. So that we can have everything we wish for.My parents were always there when i needed them. I couldn't have asked for anything more. But then came a time when they needed me and I couldn't be there. They said you need to be at the place you are to settle down. Take your time son. Don't worry. It felt really bad. And all that they have done for me came flashing back to me. Damn circumstances ! But they say that
boy's don't cry.

Have you ever been in love ? Have you ever believed in a person more that yourself ? Has someone changed the way you look at things ? Has someone made you a better human being ? And what if that person is like a thousand miles away from you ! And what if you don't get to see that person everyday. It's difficult. You have to feel it to know it. But it's damn difficult. And sometimes it goes full throttle. You loose it. But they say that boy's don't cry.

It's an unfair world. Some don't even have the money to buy food and others buy and waste more than that.Some don't even have the money to buy cloths and others buy and use once.Some can't afford education and others take it as fun.And when I see those unfortunate ones, it makes me sad. Very sad.But they say that boy's don't cry.

Lifeline Musical

Its a cubical.And there are million other cubicle's surrounding it.And there are equal numbers on all other floors of that office.And inside those enclosed spaces are people working like robots.Its iterative.Its repetitive.They keep working.Like robots.Sam is one of them.He has had enough for the day.He just wants to go home and spend some time with someone.Someone really special who takes away all that pain.Someone who makes him feel happy.That special someone is his guitar.

Its a hospital.Numerous patients and their kins.All worried for different reasons.Some of them recuperating.Others still in pain.This hospital has something different in store for the patients.There are speakers all over the hospital all playing old time instrumentals.The doctors feel that music makes you feed good and when that happens you heal faster.

It's a disc.And oye, it's Friday.People are done for the week and just want to rock with the music and drink on the rocks.The Music makes them energetic.The sound turns electric.The waves do magic and make you shake that something of yours all night.People forget all the mess they are into.It's a totally different world for them.All of them high with happiness and just two words in their minds.Rock on!

Music is definitely the best invention of all times.It helps when you are down.It rocks when you are happy.It comforts when you are heartbroken.It offers company when you are alone.It's soothing.It's healing.It's wonderful.It's magic.It's our lifeline.

That lady's house

It feels great to finally retire from your job.At first, the change seems to be overwhelmingly boring with nothing to do all day.But you get used to it.And then you start loving it because now you find time for yourself.You find time for your loved ones.You find time to see the lovely birds flying in that gorgeous blue sky.You find time to sit the sparkling green grass of your backyard.You finally get to live life.

I am really old now and so is my husband.The love of my life.I remember that magical time when we were young and fell in love.I thought that's all that love has in store.But in the last 40 years, i came to no that there is so much more to it.Its ever growing.There is no end to it.I love him.We have decided to sell this house and move to a smaller one as our children don't live with us anymore.I am expecting a client today.Oh, there he is !

Hello Mr.Roger! How are you doing? Hope it wasn't difficult to find the place.

Come, I will show you the house !

This is the hall with the couch,chairs,the idiot box[smiles] and a little bar table.The little bar table which my husband loves.He used to sit there after work having a little something on the rocks.It made him really happy.And this is the piano which my son used to play everyday.He was really good at it.I felt proud whenever he did a little musical magic with his small fingers.[Stares at the piano for long]Oh I am so sorry.Got carried away there.

Lets move over to the kitchen.Isn't it lovely.Here is where i cooked for everyone and there is the table where we used to sit together and eat.There were laughs.There was happiness around.I loved to cook for my family.I still do.Its just that, they had to move.[lost again] Alright, lets move to bedrooms.Aren't they spacious ? And the two windows on either side just lightens up the room like anything.This was my daughter's. She never let anyone in.She created her own little world inside.Look at all the posters and banners and drawing and what not.She also used to have lots and lots of flowers.Don't you worry, I will take care of all this before you move Mr.Roger![uses humour to cover nostalgia!Fails.]

And you see these marks on the door frame, here i used to make my kids stand everyday in the morning to see how tall they have grown.Now you will probably paint over them.[Tears]And there is the backyard with the lawn and a little garden which my husband maintains.My children took their first footsteps here.It was there wonderland.[very emotional now]

You know what, I am really sorry.I cannot. I cannot sell you this house.It is everything to me.It has all those memories.I need those memories.I cannot live without them.Sorry.I just cannot.[tears]

Neal N Nikki

Nikki, I don't get it.How can a guy spend all his life with a girl ? Hey !
why are you giggling ? Oh come on for god sake...I did not mean he should
go for a dude just beacause its legal now! I meant how can he handle the
constant blabering which yields nothing but compressive stress and that
too all his life ?

Shut up Neal ! You Dumbass :X Apparently you are not familiar with a crazy
thing called love.Its something out of the world.Marriages are made in
heaven.Its when two souls combine.Promise to love each other till
eternity.Its so romantic.Aahhhh.When am I going to meet my Mr.Perfect?
OMG, i am so ready for it !

You know what you need.A reality check.Life is not a romantic flick with a
hot chick.Get real princess.And the reality is that girls are super
annoying.They invented the word 'Nag'.They are never satisfied with their
guy.There is nothing like love.Rich guys get pretty girls.Thats whats
real.You get me ?

Where on earth you get all this shit from? I know you Neal ! You have
never been in a relationship.You never had a girlfriend.You never had a
friend who is girl except for me for crying out loud.You have been always
scared of girls.You assumed things.Alot of things to be precise and not a
thing which is right about girls.Have you not read "Pink" by "genie" ?And
no Neal, we are not annoying.We are normal human beings and prefer to do
things in a normal way.And thats what bothers guys who just want to chill
all the time.I wonder if the word human would become huwoman.We just like
everything organized and perfect.Thats nagging to them.And love is not physical attraction dude.You are so off the lane.It dosent matter how we look like.Its our actions that define us.Neal, when someday you will love a person more than yourself, when someday you will feel
complete with her, then she will be the beauty for you.You will never see
anything more beautiful than her.Believe you me.Its so damn true.

Hey, don't try to Emo-trap me girl.I am not so easy.

I get that you rat ! Just let the day come.You will understand this
someday or the other.And then you will come to me with your cute little
love story.And I will be all oh I don't have time for this shit.Don't Emo
-trap me Neal ! [devilish smile]

In your dreams ! Never gonna happen girl.But if I ever change my mind
about getting married, I will prolly marry you then.How is that ?
Ok Neal ! [Fake smile or maybe real]

What?[suprised and scared] I was just kiddin Nikki.You and me...Never.You
are so....

so what?

so[ blushes] ..... I don't want to say .

I can wait.[Smiles.For sure this time.Holds his hand in hers.]

Perhaps Love is Friendship!
Perhaps! Perhaps! Perhaps!

नन्हा सिपाही

बात उस समय की है जब हम नर्सरी स्कूल में पढ़ा करते थे। वो भी क्या दिन थे, न कोई फ़िक्र , न कोई आशाए और ना ही कोई अपेक्षाए। शायद वो ही एक ऐसा समय था जब हर जगह में सुन्दरता दिखती थी, हर चेहरा मुस्कुराता लगता था और हर अनजान शक्स अजीज दोस्त लगता था। उस समय हम इस कदर खुबसूरत लगा करते थे की हर कोई हमे अपनी बाहों में भर लेता था और हमारे कोमल गालो पे अत्याचार करता था।

मजे की बात तो ये थी की इस अत्याचार में लड़किया सबसे आगे रहती थी। और हम आज भी उतने ही खुबसूरत लगते है, बस लोगो का नजरिया बदल गया है। चलिए अपनी सुन्दरता के किस्से हम फ़िर कभी सुना देंगे। आइये वापस चलते है बचपन के उन हसीन लम्हों में। तो हमारे माता पिता दोनों ही नौकरी किया करते थे। इस वजह से हमें वो हमारे बहुत अजीज रिश्तेदारों के घर छोड़ दिया करते थे। हमारे लिए वो एक दुसरे घर जैसा हो गया था जहा हम दिन भर खेलते कूदते थे। वो सब भी हमारा बहुत ख्याल रखते थे और बहुत सारा वाला प्यार करते थे। हमारे साथ हँसते थे, खेलते थे और क्या नही करते थे।

फ़िर जब हम तीन साल के हुए तो हमारी भरती स्कूल में की गई और फ़िर हमारा उनके घर आना जाना कम हो गया। पर जहा दिल के तार जुड़ जाते है वहा की याद तो हमेशा ही आती है। तो बात उस दिन की है जब हमारे माता पिता हमारे लिए मिलिटरी की पोशाक लाये थे जिसे हम अपने विद्यालय की आकर्षक पहनावा प्रतियोगिता में प्रर्दशित करने वाले थे। उसे देख कर हम इतने उत्साहित थे की उसी समय हमने उसे पहनने की जिद की और फ़िर जब बात नही बनी तो अपना राम बाण उपयोग करने की सोची। जल्दी से हमने अपना रोने वाला चेहरा बनाया और उसपे मायूसी का तड़का लगाया। जादू चल गया। झट से हमने पोशाक पहन भी ली। 

माशा अल्लाह ! उस दिन तो हमने सेना में जाने की ठान ही ली थी। सभी ने
बहुत तारीफ़ की। फ़िर हमें याद आई हमारे दुसरे घर की। उन्हें ये रूप दिखाए बिना हमें चैन कहा आता। हमने अपने माता पिता से जिद की पर इस बार बात नही बनी। और इस बार कोई दाँव पेंच नही चले। हमारा दूसरा घर काफ़ी दूर था। पर हमें रास्ता याद था। तो हमने सोचा की हमें अकेले ही जाना चाहिए। तो बिना कुछ सोचे समझे हम निकल पड़े। तीन साल के थे हम और ऊपर से ये पोशाक। फ़िर भी उस समय हमें समझ नही आया था की लोग क्यूँ हमें इस तरह घुर घुर के देख रहे थे। काफी देर बाद जब हम अपने दुसरे घर पहुचे तो हमें देख वो सब उत्साहित होने की जगह चिंतित हो गए।

हमें घर पे न पाकर हमारे माता पिता तो डर ही गए थे। पुरे इलाके में हमारी खोज बीन चालू हो गई। फ़िर जब हमारे रिश्तेदारों ने हमें वापस घर लाया तब जाकर हमारे माता पिता की जान में जान आई। तब हमें लगता था की हमने ऐसा क्या कर दिया। आज उस बारे में सोचते है तो समझ आता है की उस नन्हे सिपाही ने क्या गुल खिलाये थे।

Transformers

I simply loved the first one. It was not Optimus Prime who impressed me, it was not the superb situational comedy and it was not Megan Fox. Or maybe she was. But mainly it was the mindboggling level of animation that was achieved in the movie. It’s simply out of the world stuff. It looks so real that somewhere deep down inside you develop a feeling that someday this fantasy may come true into our lives. That’s the magic of animation. Effective animation to be precise and not the one used in Rajnikant flicks. Coming back, the second had a great story line but since we had seen all the cool stuff before, it didn’t make the impact it should have. Moreover, it was a bit too long. And that gave me time to think about the word ‘Transformers’ and what can we make of it in real life with respect to the context of the movie.

The Transformers belonged to some other planet and to hide on earth they transformed into things which belonged here. Some wanted to save the earth, some to own it. How similar to this human race they were.

And when I tried to relate them the other way around, a beautiful thought came to me. We are not born with what we really want to achieve and our life is an opportunity to go about it. All of us have dreams, ambitions and desires. But to make them a reality, we need to transform ourselves into someone with that capability. We need to transform ourselves getting rid of all the short comings and weaknesses. We need to transform ourselves to someone who we really want to be. We need to transform ourselves so that we can make the world like we want it to be.

All we need is to believe in ourselves.
We all can be Optimus Prime.
We all can be Transformers.

The Dark Night !

Black clouds all around,

shadowing the moon,

with that devilish silver line,

and the wind gone all wild,

I stare at the dark night.

Lost in the labyrinth of life,

the soul searches for,

the peace of mind.

Beside the evil woods,

breaks a ray of light,

so bright so shiny,

that my eyes go blind.

The maverick in me calls,

wants to break free.

He steps his way out,

towards the golden streak.

But then he looks around,

countless streaks surround.

The destiny awaits a choice,

but so identical are the lights,
And he stares at the dark night.

9177449940

This number is really special to me.I have never craved for any other number so passionately.After seven embarrassing,utterly long,dull,lonely and sad days, i finally can say that i have it and you can call me anytime on this.Please do call.

We were supposed to take a post paid connection for official reasons and the whole batch gathered near the two red counters at our office building.One where you can express yourself and other which is always happy to help.But as i have been a hardcore follower of the former, i decided to continue.And there it was.The dark side took over and haunted me for a week thereafter.But the junta was with me.The popular vote was with me.Go Airtel ! We were promised an activation within 24 hours.Now when that person said this, what i heard was " We promise activation within 24 hours. Except you, loser !" .I bet no one else heard that.I really did.

That was a Thursday.Time passed by.I was expecting to hit the towers by Friday night.But was not aware of the trap they had it all laid for me.That weekend was probably the longest one of my life.I wanted to get connected so badly, I restarted my phone like a zillion times.Ergo got disappointment a zillion times.Almost everyone got the activation done by the weekend.But there were some unfortunate ones.The chosen ones.Others were busy exchanging their new numbers.Calling up friends and relatives.Smsing their love interests.And the chosen ones sat there watching them. Drowned in the pool of jealousy.I so wanted to exchange numbers.I so wanted to call up.Ahhh.Unfortunate times.

The fifth day passed by.Still sim-dead.But there was more to it.And sadly just for me.All other chosen ones got lucky.One by one all fell down.One by one all left me.I was alone.I was now the exclusive one.I stood still, staring at the mercy less screen of my mobile.Now was the high time to step up and rebel.I called up the manager under whose jurisdiction lied the fate of my communication asset.I yelled at him.I accused him.I even wanted to sue him for crying out loud.

Just tell me by what time I can expect my damn sim to work.It has been 6 days now.Are you kidding me or what? You gave a 24 hr limit right.Now I am giving it back to you.If you don't activate the stupid thing in 24 hr, you will see something you have not seen yet(really loud).

Sorry for the inconvenience caused but i would be needing your number ?

9177449940

I assure you it will be done by today.But on a different note, you got a really cool number !(trying to make the conversation light)

what? Are you nuts or what ? Listen you, don't get me started man.Do your job first you jackass.

The day passed by.Nothing.I decided to take the other option.Go vodafone ! But probably Airtel heard that.That evening it happened.I was on ! Bliss ! I was so happy that i forgot that i have been waiting to call people.I just can't explain that feeling. I would like to thank Vishal,Gunjan,Abhineet,Rishi and many more who stood by me in these desperate times.If ever in future you guys fall for this activation ambush, i will be there for you.

Hyderabad Blues

New City.New Dreams.New people.You can fall in love with this place as soon as you hop on.Big broad wavy curvy roads all around.If you choose to ignore the awful driving practices people follow here,its a beautiful place.And OMG, the weather here... Not hot,not cool ! So cool !

But then, its always about the people and not the place.I miss home for my parents.I miss KGP for my friends.I miss Mech Dep for the manu guys.I miss RP for rpians.And I miss my wing for those lovely people who inspired me,stood by me,laughed with me,consoled me at times.I miss you all.

Sometimes when you miss people, you have the option to call them.I was denied of that too.It has been five long and frustrating days since i got my post paid Airtel connection, but its still not activated.Sometimes i just hold my cell and stare in despair at those two painful words.Inactive Sim.Only when we don't have the technology, we feel like calling everyone.Damn irony and damn Airtel!

Watching a movie in an air-cooled theatre sometimes helps us fight with our personal problems.And there are times, when doing the same makes you want to kill yourself.Sadly, this was the later one.Kambaqt Isqk.Do i really need to elaborate on that? I don't actually.But still I will.There is no way you can make it worse. They did it all.So much money, so many actors ....all in vain ! It was like a glamour show by Bebo ! It was all about Bebo ! Bebo Bebo ..can a song get more crappy ! I was so depressed that even Rakhi ka Swayamber seemed to make sense.Desperate times.And you know what made it even worse, we got the tickets in black.

Its always great when we get an invite for a lunch.Specially when we are away from home and have been paying for it lately.And the fact that we don't even know where we are going, makes it interesting.So, my friend got an invite from some friend of his who also works in the same company as we.He asked me to go along.So we did.There we were having a talk with the family who invited us for a lunch.I skipped breakfast in the hope of Ghar ka Khana.A sudden knock at the door.Few more guests joined us.And then there it was.A trick question from aunty.You both are staying for lunch right ? I looked at my friend.He looked at me.Both feeling exploited,tricked and used.It was obvious that those guests were unexpected and they had a greater priority than us.And the food seemed limited.So, we had no choice.We pretended to have some engagements but our disappointed faces gave it all up.We came out.Looked at each other again.Laughing out loud this time.

It has been a shaky start.But, what the hell.Aku is right.As always.Its all about the two P's.Patience and Positive attitude.

The Last Flower II

Sitting beside the last flower,
the gardener wept,
and wept,
watering the red with tears.

The hope seemed lost,
lost in the blizzards of despair,
gone with the sad winds.
He wept and wept.

But one fine morning,
his love, the last flower,
came back to life,
sparkling like the lady in red.

It made him smile.
It gave him hope,
that the clouds will bless,
the spring will break,
and his valley will rejoice,
and it will be green.

He smiled at the rose,
grateful for the hope it gave,
and the love prevailed.
The good times came,
like never before.

How green is my valley !
said the proud gardener,
like never before !

The Last Flower

How green is my valley !
thought a proud gardener,
looking at his marvelous creation,
beaming all the way.

He sits among them,
nourishing with his own hands,
in heat, rain and storms,
shaping them into his dreams.

Desperate times came,
took away all the little ones,
and then the strong ones too,
except a tiny one with a red rose.

It was beautiful.
It was the hope.
It kept him alive.
It made him happy.

And then it was gone too.
The last hope of happiness.
The last Flower.

W550i

Once upon a time, when I was studying in kgp, a strange incident happened.The durga puja vacations were coming.I was really excited about going home.A break from the not-so-good mess food,the not-so-fruitful lectures,the filthy humidity,the streak of shower-less days and sadly a break from carlos ki cold-coffee.Boarded the usual.Utkal Express.Its a weird weird train.It has a three day run in total touching only-god-knows-how-many-states.Don't even ask about the number of stations.It hits the longest station in Asia at four in the morning.So, I had a cab waiting outside the hall at three.When you are done with your orientation program at kgp, train journeys are so much fun.And specially the long ones.Exploring the new horizons of O.P outside the campus in a train is something you should experience once.Ergo the time flew and I reached home sweet home.

This time I decided to just eat and sleep in a recursive loop.Then it came to me, Duh ! what's new with that.I always do that when i am home. But then came a bug in my *i m lovin it* recursive loop. My dad's laptop crashed.Studying engineering is sometimes embarrassing.People expect solutions from you and interestingly whatever may be the field.I defended.That's not my stream dad.Dad with that sarcastic face.IIT's aren't worth anything these days.My blood attained a temperature so high which was enough to melt the stupid laptop.Ahhhh.I decided to give it try.Did everything I could have.Did everything a mechanical engineer could have done.With no one at home, I had the whole day to figure it out.And I was totally confident that it was not my cup of cold coffee.I don't take tea !

It was a question of pride and honor now.And not to mention, the brand IIT was at stake.Aaha ! I have a plan.Lets call the company guy.He will deal with it in no time.No one will ever know he came.And I will take all the glory out of it.I love me ! (with a devilish smile) So, this guy had a history.He was a school senior who dropped out and opened a computer shop from where we brought this laptop.He used to visit often and was like a friend.So he came after a few hours. did his job, talked for a while and left.And I was now eagerly waiting for Dad to come home so that I can prove my caliber and was framing a technical explanation for what went wrong.

Now comes the interesting part.Before that,I must feed you with the architecture of the house.We usually keep the laptop in the hall.And the main door is normally open as the gate beside the garden is always closed.And the place being in a secured area, there is no chance of strangers entering your house.But if you are in the bedroom, you might not be able to notice if someone breaks-in into the hall.So, after this guy left, I spent some time in the hall and then I went into the bedroom and found something interesting on the TV.After half an hour or so I came back into the hall with the sudden urge to call someone.But my cell phone was not where I usually keep it.On the night stand in the hall.I looked everywhere in the house.And then finally called on my mobile with the land line.Switched off ! What the hell.I tried again.The same.I went outside and found the garden door open.Oh My God.....someone stole my cellphone! I was furious.It took me a while to get out of the shock.I loved my phone.It was a sony ericsson.W550i.

I was sitting on the floor figuring out what could have happened and was in hope that all those Sherlock homes books might prove to be helpful.But then why would someone only be interested in a cellphone? Why didn't he take the laptop or the numerous other things in the hall ? Or did I put it somewhere else ? Lot was in my mind.And then my parents came back.I told them about the loss. They were surprised too.We have lived here for a decade.Nothing ever happened in this locality.Dad asked me if someone came.I hate it when you don't want someone to know something but eventually you yourself end up in telling the truth.Now I had to tell them about the computer guy and the fact I called him which proves Dad right.Stupid circumstances ! Anyway, I did tell them and then we all rejected the thought that he might have taken it.He was rich.He had a computer gallery and lots more.Why would he fancy a fat orange cellphone which won't even fit in your jeans.


I decided to call him up.His voice seemed different this time.A bit tensed.I asked him if he took my mobile by mistake.He raised his voice and denied.And then showed far too much interest in what happened.He then suddenly mentioned that when he left he saw some slum kids outside my house.He suggested they might be involved.Something made me sure that he was the culprit.But dad did not agree with me.I called him again.I am going to the Police for a FIR, you sure you don't have my cellphone.He panicked and said he knows someone in the Police Department and will help me with it and also that hes coming over.He came home.He told his own story when his cell was stolen from his shop and then he filed an FIR but nothing happened and blah blah.Nice move ! But I was still sure. I will still report it and you are the only one who visited us and hence you might get in trouble.Dad thought it was rude of me to say something like this.I thought it was necessary.He then fake smiled at me and left.I thought he would break.Just when I was reconsidering my assumptions he came back with my cellphone in his hand.Swapnil, I found it in your garden beside one of the pots.You must have missed it.I yelled .I looked all over with eyes wide open.Now I was sure he took it.What a lame cover up ! A kid can do better than this.I smiled and decided to pretend to believe him.He was embarrassed.His eyes not able to look directly at me.I thanked him.He knew that I knew.He escaped.A kleptomaniac I guess he was.But there it was, my W550i !

Pink !

Pink !!!


I couldn't think of a better title. I guess it kind of suits the theme as well.Yes, its about women,its about girls and the blah blah that follows.Actually i want to dedicate this one to my mother, Aku, my sisters and my female friends (sadly just a single digit number) etc.As soon as I figured out what this world was about and how things work here, I have an immense respect for women.I mean it has been so unfair to them.Right from the Purdah system to till now.Yes, a lot has changed.The male dominated society has accepted the participation of women in all fields.But its still dominated by men.

It starts right from the beginning.A staggering number of baby girls are murdered while they are inside their mother.How unfair ? Everyone wants to have a boy who can support them in the future. Aaah...grow up people! Women are probably the better half of this human world. Without them even your existence is impossible.Don't you dare stop those little angels coming to our world.

A typical middle class family would do anything to fulfill the wishes of their son, they would do anything for his proper education.But for their girl child, they would readily compromise to situations.They would not care as much for her education as well as she has to leave them anyway.Their is a bias in everything.She gets neglected.She is deprived of the love she deserves.Girls go through so much trouble.They live with so many restrictions and regulations.They can't go out all by themselves.And sadly these all are the result of the disgusting and shameful behavior of men who have nothing better to do but harass.Damn eve-teasers !

Then as soon as they enter their twenties or complete their graduation, they are forced to hear that unwanted sound.Wedding Bells! Aah ....give them a break for the love of God ! But sadly many parents believe in something else.

Early to Wed ! And early to raise !
Makes a woman Healthy,Wealthy and Wise !

It's good to see the change though.Today is way different .They have proved themselves everywhere. Women power is prevailing. But sadly this change is only urban.Things are all the same in the rural areas. Nothing has changed for them.

Now talking personal,I wish I had a little sister.I missed someone by my side all the time.Friends are always there but it still felt incomplete.Nevertheless, almighty gave me wonderful cousin sisters.I love you all.You know, there are times when you have issues which you cannot discuss with guys.They can't bear this emotional crap.Oh...that's passe ! The word is emotional atyachaar ! Women are surprisingly good listeners too, but only when someone opens up to them seeking their help or advice.Women are emotionally very strong.Men only pretend.They have so much energy,enthusiasm and spontaneity.Their working style is so organized and planned.And yet they are so unpredictable.There is so much more about them.But the most important thing of all, they know how to care.Guys, of course we care too.They just do it in a better way.

Cheers ! Go Gals !

P.S This is a sincere post and is not an attempt to impress girls ! I swear by your name !

Shit Happens !

You have seen a person who has been so strong at everything all his life.He has inspired you, nurtured you and taught you everything you know today.You have never seen him break.You have never seen tears in his eyes.You have never seen him taking a helping hand from anyone.

And now he is not well.It has been quite a time now.Now he cannot even stand by himself.Walking a few yards has become so painful for him.He needs someone with him all the time.He needs to listen and do what everyone has to say.But he has never done that.He finds it very difficult to be dependent on others ever for the most smallest of things.He always believed that life can be lived alone. He always believed that he will never need someone to take care of him.But that is so not true.

You can't survive in this world all by yourself.You need others.To be precise, you need the love of others.You can't live without love.Those who claim to, they are just good at pretending.It's all about love.We are just puppets and someone out there has all the strings in his hands.We all have issues.We blame the puppeteer for that.But he has let one string loose.He has given us the power of a choice.The choice of being happy.In spite of all the bad things happening to you, you can always choose to be happy.I do remember the Gandhi's Talisman which used to be there in the front of our textbooks in school.It helped me a lot. Whenever something goes wrong with our lives, we tend to think that no one else has suffered what we are going through.But that is far from the truth. Just look around and you will see everyone goes through things much worse.You are not at all alone.

Sometimes people discuss the unfairness of this world. People do not often get what they actually deserve.But then we ourselves are responsible for what the world has become.And it will continue this way until we choose to bring a change.If there is thing which is morally wrong, but since everyone else is doing it, you think it's right.This should change.Some people waste a lot of time crying over what should have happened and what they actually deserve and lot more.I was one of them.But then, someone told me,"I have two words for you, Shit happens ! But you can always choose to smile about it and make a new start like the phoenix". I believe in those two words now.I believe in myself.

I hate them

It was a hot afternoon.The sudden increase in the temperature reminds me of the predicted 2012 doomsday.May be it has been preponed. We were returning from the exam hall.In the way to our hostel a man approached us and asked for help.When i turned to my friend, i saw a sudden rage on his face. I thought he just wanted to escape the burning heat asap.But then he aggressively asked the man to tell us the problem,it was almost as if he knew what the poor man was going to say. The man told us that he has no money to return to his village and was asking for some money so that he can go home.He sounded true to me.I was about to take out my wallet and hand him some money.Meanwhile my friend kept staring at him with those angry red eyes of his.I wondered if he screwed up his exam or what. Then he shouted at the man accusing him for fooling people and taking advantage.I had no clue.Then my friend told me that few days back he asked for money from him giving the same reason.He gave him money to go home.But there he was again asking for money and again for the same reason.He told me that he felt offended by this.Why do people do things like this? No one is going to trust each other if some bastards like him take advantage of human values.My friend was angry.So was I.He then pushed the man and told him to get out of the campus and not to take advantage of other students.But he stood still.Our words were not bothering him at all.He looked away in search of some other emotional fool.

I hate them.They just kill the little trust people have in others.The little hope of a better tomorrow.What if someone actually needs help ? No one will believe him.Its sad.I hate them.

Voila .....God is here !

Here is a thought. If in the present times, the God himself comes to earth ! ...what would be the worlds reaction to it ? Interesting .....isn't it ?


Well, the first thing that strikes my mind is how will he look like ? Will he look like Morgan Freeman who played him in the movie? :P Or will it be a 'she' ?Let's not get involved in a gender bias ! Will it appear as Jesus or Buddha or Ram or Krishna or Bramha or like the numerous other forms which i didn't mention here ? And moreover, where exactly will it appear or will it be yet another reincarnation in a human form ? If that's the case, which religion will the god opt for for his reincarnation ? These questions will govern how the masses react to it.
When this question of God coming to earth struck me, i was all ....ummm...ammmm.... confused! Ergo i passed it on whenever i found my friends looking for a topic to gossip upon. But they took it rather uninterestingly. Maybe because its totally impractical and illogocal.But most of them had a common opinion assuming it happenes someday;WHO CARES ! Thats exactly what many of them said.

And then it made me ponder on what I think about God. When I was a kid, yeah I used to pray everyday with my mother before going to school. At that time, I just believed what my mom did.I have faith in her. And she had in God! But when I was all grown up and didn't find any answers to my questions about the almighty, I lost it there. And since thenI have seen so much of unfairness and dirt that I don't want to believe that there exists a power so superior and capable of changing the way things are and yet not doing anything. I don't pray anymore. If there exists such a power, it never asked us to pray, it never asked us to follow. Its probably the belief of people or rather the fear of it. Some people do it because they say it makes them happy and fearless. I just don't understand the need for a religion. It does unite a group of people but it also seperates them from thousands of other groups. Why don't we realize that we are all humans and all religions lead to the same. How is it any good if it makes poeple hate each other;kill each other.Why do we need a religion?

Getting back to the homecoming of God. I just can't stop imagining how the papparazi would react to it! God will be the new celebrity ! Newchannels, Interviews, Talkshows and of course Reality TV ! Every Brand would want God to be its ambassdor! Every religion will claim a connection! Lots to choose for the Lord. But unfortunately, only a few will give it a thought. Most of them would dismiss the idea by calling it a fake. People don't have time to discuss something unusual like this. People are so much involved with themselves now, they don't care how this world was created. They don't care if the lord himself shows up. They are just so used to what this world is like. They don't expect a change in the way things have been around.

If God does show up, maybe we will have answers to some questions which are still unanswered by science. Evolution! Heaven and Hell! Souls! Angels! So much still unconquered!
And boy I would love to know about all this before actually experiencing it !