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love poem posted on FB by Pintu Rajgorji

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:41:21 +0000

Kabhee Tum Miloo Kabhee Hum
Mulakato Kaa Yeh Silsila Yuhi Chaltaa Rahe

Yuhi Muskurate Raho Tum
Aur Ye Hasin Pal Ka Safar Yuhi Chalta Rahe

Shaam Ho Tandi Hawa Chale
Tumhari Kushbu Hum Yuhi Mehsus Karte Rahe

Raat Ho Chandini Ka Intezaar Na Rahe
Subah Ho To Roshni Ka Nazar Na Rahe

Tum Ho Sirf Tum
Tumhare Siva Humhe Kisi Ki Etbaar Hi Na Rahe…

A email came to me from a friend Sri Satyaprakashji fw from Hindi poems sorry yday i couldn't write tht as i forgot

Bollywood Movie Previews :: Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:26 +0000

The film is a dramatic love story of two young people who are caught between love for each other and the generations old enmity between their respective Rajput families. The film begins with the birth of Karishma and Karan on the same day in the same hospital. 23 years later, unknown of their family backgrounds, they meet each other one summer at Krakow University Poland and fall in love.

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Bollywood Music Reviews :: Will You Marry Me

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:44:11 +0000

EXPECTATIONS

It is easy to dismiss the soundtrack of a film which doesn't quite boast of superstars. However closer look at Will You Marry Me? reveals a couple of interesting facts that makes one curious to check out what the music has to offer here. First and foremost it has Sharib-Toshi along with Sachin Gupta as the composers here who have time and again scored whenever given an opportunity. Secondly, the director here is Aditya Dutt whose last film Good Luck may have been a forgettable affair but still holds the claim of making a film like Aashiq Banaya Aapne that gave Himesh Reshammiya a platform to be a huge sensation back then. Expecting that the magic is repeated with Aditya pairing up with new composers here, one plays on Will You Marry Me? which has lyrics by Shabbir Ahmed.

MUSIC

Thankfully the expectations aren't belied as Will You Marry Me? begins with a smash number in the form of 'Kalma'. Over the last few years Sharib-Toshi have managed to create their own identity and that is evident yet again in 'Kalma' as well which has a good fusion of Indian melody, Sufi flavour and Western arrangements coming in. Just the kind of song that Emraan Hashmi would have picked up for any given price, 'Kalma' is a good all around effort by the music team where Toshi Shabri also goes solo behind the mike to sing words written by guest lyricist Turaz. A perfect beginning that sees a well deserved 'remix' for itself.

What surprises is the presence of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in the song that follows. For someone who is quite selective with his Bollywood assignments and usually sings only for top composers, Rahat picks 'Soniye' and gives the song it's right due. A sad number where Rahat is in the kind of mode that has made him so popular over the last few years, 'Soniye' arrives a little too early in the album though. While one would have expected this to be placed a little later in the album while allowing some other romantic or fun songs to pitch in much earlier, 'Soniye' (written by Shabbir Ahmed, Gaurav Dagaonkar, Sakina Khan) does manage to make it two out of two for Will You Marry Me? .

From this point on it is lyricist Shabeer Ahmed's show all the way and the first step in this direction is 'Superman'. Frankly, even though the song starts on a reasonably okay note, it starts fizzling out in a while as it starts seeming like a wannabe dance number that doesn't quite manage to hold on to it's own. Sukhwinder Singh, Jaspreet Jasz and Kshitij Tarey come together for this club track that should manage to hold audience's attention if supported by good picturisation but that's about it. Surprisingly the song arrives in the 'remix version' as well though one has to admit that its weakest part is ironically the point where the line 'We Are The Superman' arrives!

Next to arrive is Master Saleem's 'Danke Ki Chot'. A 'bhangra' track that doesn't really offer much variety, it still somehow manages to hold your attention to some extent at the least due to its very genre. Still, one would have expected this one to be one of the major highlights of the album, which sadly isn't really the case. Also, Master Saleem doesn't quite seem to be the best choice for the song though Shweta Pandit makes best of her stint behind the mike. Later even though Daler Mehendi is heard in the 'duet version', one doesn't quite end up falling for it.

Last to arrive is Sachin Gupta's 'Tu Ru Tu Ru Tu' which takes the album back to the melodic outing that it seemed once 'Kalma' and 'Soniye' were heard. There is a certain unique feel about Sachin's young voice and that is prevalent once again in 'Tu Ru Tu Ru Tu'. He is well complimented by Monali Thakur who also goes almost child like in this cute sounding love song that could have been placed earlier in the album. Okay, so this one may not be a chartbuster in the making but for the film's narrative to stay engaging, this song should add good value.

OVERALL

Will you Marry Me? is a decent album that would have to rely very heavy on it's couple of romantic numbers to gain good visibility for itself. Though the album does stray when songs like 'Superman' and 'Danke Ki Chot' arrive like an interruption. However once you are through with the entire album, it isn't really a bad idea to play 'Kalma' and 'Soniye' in a repeat mode.

OUR PICK(S)

'Kalma', 'Soniye', 'Tu Ru Tu Ru Tu'

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Bollywood Music Reviews :: Valentines Night

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:40:26 +0000

EXPECTATIONS

Now where did this one come from? Just when Valentine's Day is round the corner, there comes a film by the title Valentine's Night with none other than Payal Rohatgi in lead. Even though barely hours remain for the arrival of the film; the album has just hit the stands with '(Astitva) The Band' as composers who also pitch in with lyrics along with Tahseen Munnavar.

MUSIC

You rub your eyes in disbelief on coming across the title of the first song that goes as 'Upload Download Jaari Rahega'. If this wasn't enough, even the composition by itself follows a haphazard route, hence putting you off from the word 'go'. Tahseen Munnavar brings on elements like Facebook, Orkut etc. into this song that just doesn't impress at all with singers Revant Shergill and Zaman Khan hardly adding much value. With the kind of start that Valentine's Night takes, one isn't left excited enough to check out what's next in the offering.

Well, the worst was yet to come though, what with 'Gaye Re Gaye Saand Paani Mein' following next. With the kind of lyrics that go as 'Take Me Up Take Me Down', this one is co-written by Tahseen Munnavar and '(Astitva) The Band'. Those four minutes that follow are unbearable to say the least and the way it is sung by Manta Sidhu, Zaman Khan and Kirshan Kumar only adds to the misery. This one has to be one of the most annoying numbers heard in the recent times. Well, just for that reason, hear it to believe it!

Post this song, anything even reasonably tolerable stands to be credited as a highlight of the album. This is exactly the case with the arrival of 'Valentine Song'. A love song which has an urban tone to it and seems like an Indi-pop number in the offering, it still succeeds in not being an assault on the ears. Sung by newcomers Salman Khan and Sheetal Gupta, this one follows the quintessential romcom flavour and even though it isn't anything extraordinary, it can be heard at the least.

Singer Salman Khan gets another opportunity to take the mike with 'Ooo Ree Bawara'. A fusion mix track with a semi-classical base to it, 'Ooo Ree Bawara' is the best of the lot though surprisingly it comes at the very end. Boasting of a soothing tone that suddenly manages to bring '(Astitva) The Band' in a different light altogether; 'Ooo Ree Bawara' has Ustad Shakeel Ahmad Khan leading the show as a singer. A love song, its a surprise that this one didn't come at the very beginning of the album and instead made space for unbearable numbers like 'Gaye Re Gaye Saand Paani Mein' and 'Upload Download Jaari Rahega'.

OVERALL

Simply put, the beginning of Valentine's Night was much below the very low expectations one had from the album. However there was at least a minor redemption in the end that saved it from becoming an out and out disaster. However that won't be enough to save the prospects of the album from commercial standpoint since even 'Ooo Ree Bawara' won't get time to grow due to film's sudden release.

OUR PICK(S)

Ooo Ree Bawara

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Bollywood Music Reviews :: Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:36:35 +0000

EXPECTATIONS

Now it couldn't have been better timed than this. Just when Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza have tied the knot, the music of their Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya too has hit the stands. With snippets of most of the songs already been making the rounds of internet for last few months, the wait had anyways become way too long to catch hold of the entire soundtrack. Now it's time to welcome the album which has music by Sachin-Jigar and lyrics by Mayur Puri and Priya Panchal.

MUSIC

There is no denying the fact that Sachin-Jigar have been fast making their place in the Bollywood musical scene. Well, if 'Piya O Re Piya' is any indication then they have taken yet another solid step in this direction. Melodious to the core and reminding one of the kind of magic that Pritam had created for 'Pee Loon' [Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai] when it comes to sheer styling, 'Piya O Re Piya' is a fabulous song that deserves repeat hearing. No wonder, the song also arrives in a 'sad' as well as 'remix version' and works every time. The song excels in both departments, whether it is music or lyrics. However 'Piya O Re Piya' wouldn't have been the song that it eventually turns out to be if not for Atif Aslam and Shreya Ghoshal. Together they are just brilliant behind the mike and one can comfortably say that this could well be the musical team's gift to the newly weds.

While 'Piya O Re Piya' is good enough for one to rejoice the arrival of a melodic album, what further adds weight to Tere Naa Love Ho Gaya is 'Jeene De'. With Mohit Chauhan as the name on the credits, one's expectations are anyways high from what would eventually be in store. However just one minute into the song and you know that this is yet another winner in the offering, what with the musical team creating wonders all over again. If Mohit was simply magical in Rockstar, he gets into a romantic mood all over again for 'Jeene De' which has a touch of Sufi element to it but still maintains its Bollywood quotient to the core. With the 'Coffee House' version going even softer and giving an impression of a live offering, 'Jeene Do' ensures that you look at the rest of the album with further anticipation.

There is a shift in mood though with the arrival of title song. Called 'Pee Pa Pee Pa Ho Gaya', this is the kind of song that could have been reserved for Shahid Kapoor and would have just made a smooth entry into his territory. With a Punjabi flavour to it and reminding of many a Pritam compositions belonging to similar setting that have worked big time in the past, 'Pee Pa Pee Pa Ho Gaya' is sung with aplomb by Diljit Dosanjh with Priya Panchal heard crooning Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya in the background. Deservingly, the song also finds a 'desi mix' version for itself.

'The album returns to it's core theme with 'Tu Mohabbat Hai' which has Atif Aslam beginning proceedings and coming up with exactly the same kind of rendition that he is known for and has found popularity over the last few years. A love song which brings back melody into the scheme of things after a boisterous 'Pee Paa', 'Tu Mohabbat Hai' has added Western arrangements to it as well. In addition, it's the inclusion of Monali Thakur and Priya Panchal as the female singers that further make 'Tu Mohabbat Hai' (which also arrives in a 'remix version') yet another pleasant outing in this album.

However what sticks as a sore thumb (and that too big time) is Sunidhi Chauhan's 'Fann Ban Gayi'. A complete misfit into the scheme of things, this is an item number that could just have been done away with. Leave aside the risque lyrics that just don't suit the flavour of the album, even the music here is hardly the kind that one would associate with Sachin-Jigar. Moreover after a terrific flow that had been created in Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya so far, this one just doesn't cut ice and is totally avoidable. Sad, because if only there was a better song placed in the album, it may have been a perfect outing.

OVERALL

Leaving aside a blemish called 'Fann Ban Gayi', Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya is a soundtrack that deserves to be heard and owned. With the composer duo as well as the lyricists and singers doing complete justice to the young romcom flavour of the film, this is a musical score that has in it to enjoy a long run. It would have to start seeing quick sales though since the album has hit the stands very close to the film's theatrical release. However if the film also turns into a success, it would be pretty much a 'sone pe suhaaga' moment for all involved.

OUR PICK(S)

Piya O Re Piya, Jeene De, Pee Pa Pee Pa Ho Gaya, Tu Mohabbat Hai

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Bollywood Movie Reviews :: Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:34:26 +0000

For those who swear by sentimental movies and are die-hard fans of rom-coms, who fervently wish Valentine's Day is prolonged eternally, EK MAIN AUR EKK TU is akin to an answer to this yearning. Rom-coms relaxing in the splendor of harmonious compositions, a creative and innovative take on present-day romance, pulsating images and timed during the Valentine weekâ¦ aah, you can't ask for more!

It's said that that good friendship, by and large, transforms into romance and consequently, marriage. But hold on... what if one marries by mistake? In EK MAIN AUR EKK TU, two responsible adults meet, get married in a jiffy [it's a mistake, they realize the next morning], but this faux pas is the turning point in their lives. That's the essence of EK MAIN AUR EKK TU.

The plotline of EK MAIN AUR EKK TU may bring back memories of WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS and the Mexican film RECIEN CAZADO, but EK MAIN AUR EKK TU is no adaptation of those films. Agree, the trailers might make you conclude it could be an imitation, but it's not. EK MAIN AUR EKK TU is shades apart from the above named movies. Imagine a guy who has lived his entire life based on decisions taken by his parents. Come to think of it, he's not living his life, but his parent's expectations. And then comes a girl who opens his eyes and shows him what he's missing out on. EK MAIN AUR EKK TU is more of a coming-of-age story, essentially.

Intrinsically, EK MAIN AUR EKK TU may be a rom-com, but it's not anything that you may have witnessed on the Bollywood screen earlier. First-time director Shakun Batra brings with him a novel grammar of storytelling, which stresses more on tÃªte-Ã -tÃªte, while the camera captures those moments resplendently. Besides, Shakun doesn't rely on buffers like heavy-duty drama, earsplitting background score or props to augment a scene or move the narrative frontward. In short, EK MAIN AUR EKK TU doesn't take the conventional route. Neither is the plot humdrum, nor is the treatment unadventurous.

Rahul [Imran Khan] is on his way to become a replica of his parents [Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah], when he suddenly loses his job as an architect in Vegas. Afraid that he has let his parents down, Rahul decides to hide the truth and find another job. When by a twist of fate, he meets Riana [Kareena Kapoor], a quick-witted hairstylist, who is everything he isn't.

A series of events lead them to meet on Christmas Eve over a few drinks, but like always, it's never a 'few'. Following this night of debauchery, they wake up to discover that they've gotten married. Now, Rahul has more than just his job loss to hide from his parents. They both decide to get it annulled as soon as possible and get an appointment from the court in ten days. Over the next ten days they have their share of arguments, moments and laughs that results in an unlikely friendship.

Will this friendship turn in love? Will her warmth and fearlessness give Rahul the courage to face a long-simmering confrontation with his parents? Will a marriage that started as a drunken mistake help two people find themselves?

Set in an urban landscape [Las Vegas, Mumbai], EK MAIN AUR EKK TU is essentially a two-seater vehicle that excuses itself from the banal and hackneyed prescription, but endorses the longstanding theme of opposites magnetize. Shakun Batra gradients more towards the multiplex friendly technique of narrating a story and the execution of the subject reminds you of how rom-coms are narrated in the West. There are traces of Woody Allen's style of telling a story, but in spirit, it's akin to Imtiaz Ali's greatly admired and lauded endeavor JAB WE MET. In fact, writers Ayesha Devitre and Shakun Batra ensure that this slice of urban life delivers its drama with least fuss, which is what makes it stand out in the crowd. Also, it doesn't seem borrowed or a reproduction of anything witnessed before.

Director Shakun Batra familiarizes the spectator with the protagonists at the very inception and then wholly engages you in Imran and Kareena's journey. While the first half encompasses numerous significant moments, the motion picture in actual fact takes off in the post-interval portions. The story shifts to Mumbai and that's where the turnaround comes about. The entire episode at Kareena's home, followed by the 'Auntyji' song, keep you amused, while the dramatic outburst at the dinner table is simply marvelous. The conclusion too is not what you think it would be and that's why not just the director, but also the writers deserve brownie points for thinking out of the box. Without doubt, this is one of the most exceptional screenplays to come out of Bollywood in the recent past.

The soundtrack of EK MAIN AUR EKK TU suits the tastes of urbane listeners. While composer Amit Trivedi comes up with sprightly tracks like 'Auntyji' and the saccharine sweet title track, he also ensures that tracks like 'Gubbare' linger in your memory. EK MAIN AUR EKK TU sweeps you off your feet for one more reason: the stunning visuals [DoP: David Mac Donald]. The dazzling locales of Las Vegas are captured with aplomb on celluloid by the ace cinematographer.

Both Kareena and Imran come up with distinctive urban sensibilities and you only expect the two to comprehend the nuances of the narrative and execute that delicately and magnificently on screen. Kareena's character in this film is very similar to the one she portrayed in JAB WE MET. In fact, you could say that Riana is the urban face of Geet, a free spirited, vivacious person. Kareena surrenders herself to the director's visualization and delivers an outstanding performance, reminiscent of the one in JAB WE MET.

Imran fits into the role of a stickler for precision smoothly. In fact, you'd expect Imran to be overshadowed by Kareena completely, in view of the fact that Kareena is a far more experienced actor and also because her character is feisty and livewire, but Imran manages to stand on his feet and delivers a delightful, likeable performance yet again. The outburst at the dinner table only goes to provide evidence to the fact of how wonderful an actor he has evolved into.

The supporting cast comes up with impeccable performances. Boman Irani excels yet again. Ratna Pathak Shah is remarkable. Ram Kapoor is fantastic. Sonia Mehra is feisty in the cameo. The actor enacting the role of Kareena's father is first-rate.

On the whole, EK MAIN AUR EKK TU is a slick, breezy and pleasant fare that should click with its target audience -- the youth -- and also has the potential to woo the older spectators as well. This take on love is refined, smart, lively and thoroughly pleasing thanks to its characters, conversations and the inherent humor. A perfect date movie. A film stuffed with exquisite moments that are sure to bring a wide smile on your face. Simply put, you cannot afford to miss EK MAIN AUR EKK TU. Just go for it!

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FB posting of a joke

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:57:43 +0000

ladka - ladki ped ke pichhe baithe the

old - man: beta kya yahi hamari sanskirti hai?

ladka: nahi uncle ye to Anjali hai

aap kisi aur ped ke pichhe dekh lo !!!!!

Rohit Jainji sorry w/o his permission only posted here

Coffee with me??

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:47:55 +0000

Hey guys!!

Simple as the title - Would u like to take me out for a coffee with me?? i.e. in ur case - the person above u??

If yes, where ?? n if no, why ?????????

P.S - The person who replies pays for the coffee

ENJOY ur coffee with the one u go ...

Make a sentence and give a word...ab aayega maja

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:44:55 +0000

hiiiiiiii guys n gals, uncles and aunties, bhayio or apne apne bhayio ki behno...........i`m startin here a new game...here the person who is before you will write a word and you have to say anything but THAT WORD should come in ur sentence....and after that you have to write A WORD for the others............but be sure the word you r writing for others should not be VULGAR or OBJECTIONABLE........OK

I WILL START THIS GAME WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WORD

LOVE

lets play antaxari

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:39:12 +0000

my song is,
dil mera puchh raha hai tujse..
kya pyar karoge mujse...

u start with s

Please note:
See last reply on last page to view the starting word

Invite your Friend to play antaxri

Guess Who's Next

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:35:04 +0000

Well this game is just about making some guesses , just try to guess who will be next person to post after ur's, so lets start the game nad have fun
Please make sure no cheatings
only give 1 name at a time.

You can add ur guesses as many times u want
but no consecutive guesses allowed
You can add ur guess again after other person's guess

So let me start

I guess next person to post here will be y3nik

Shiddat se yaad Aana

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:36:57 +0000

Hichkion ka aana ye batata hay,
Koi humain yaad kar k khud ko rulata hay,

Dil nahi samajhta magar ye to such hay,
Shiddat se yaad hamain bhi koi aata hai..

Khushi Ka Jhonka...

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:26:58 +0000

Khushi Ka Jhonka...

Ye hawa, ye wadiyan, ye sauhana mausam,
yaad aata hai mujhe mera bachpan,
woh yadein mere dil mein simti hui,
dheere-dheere jo hai mit ti hui...

aab tho kuch dhundala sa hi nazar aata hai,
waqt palon mein guzar jata hai,
sochta hoon kabhi hamare din bhi aayenge,
hum milke wahi purana geet gayenge,
hasenge, khelenge, mauj manyenge,
phir apne gharon ko laut jayenge.

Phir wahi jeewan hoga,
woh khushi ka pal dil mein simta hoga,
phir suhana mausam banke hamme yaad aayega,
doston se bichadna hamme phir satayega.

kushi ke do pal jina ka maksad ban jate hain
kal do khushiyan pane ke liye...hum aaj jiye jate hain
Aaj ka bharosa nahi kal ki baat karte hain
khushi ke ek jhonke ke liye hum tho jiya karte hain.

Sai VEnella one of our friend member posting on FB 2day

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:59:06 +0000

Just read postings of Saivenellaji on FB so i liked it n posting here w/o her permission sorry

As the veil of clouds lifts, the moon appears bright and luminous in a dark night sky. Our lives, too, can become serene and joyful when the healing touch of true spirituality clears away the clouds of ignorance from our hearts and minds.

Bollywood Movie Previews :: Will You Marry Me

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:19:51 +0000

Will You Marry Me is a fresh, youthful story of three friends, Aarav (Shreyas Talpade), Rajveer (Rajeev Khandelwal), and Nikhil (Muzamil Ibrahim). All three boys have one thing common; their love for their bachelorhood. So much so they place a bet amongst themselves; whoever decides to marry first will lose a huge amount in shares that were contributed by all three friends and their gang of friends. All was well until a few years later; Nikhil decides to marry the love of his life, Anjali (Tripta Prashar).

Rajveer and Aarav cannot believe their best friend Nikhil is getting married however they put on a smile to attend his beach wedding in Dubai. During the wedding festivities, Rajveer and Aarav coincidentally fall for the brideâs best friend, Sneha (Mugdha Godse). To make matters worse in this love triangle, the kidnapping of Nikhil takes place by the powerful business tycoon (Paresh Rawal).

From there everything turns up-side down completely at Nikhil and Anjali's wedding celebrations. Will Nikhil even make it for his own wedding? Who will Sneha choose; Rajveer or Aarav? Who will marry who; come find out in Will You Marry Me?

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Bollywood Movie Reviews :: Staying Alive

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:28:50 +0000

There's a drought of writers. Good writers. Screenwriters who bring substance and value to writing. The absence of a talented name like Sujit Sen, who wrote a number of films for Mahesh Bhatt and who penned the script of STAYING ALIVE, makes you recognize this fact all the more. STAYING ALIVE, a black comedy that borrows from real life, may not be riveting in entirety, but it makes an effort to say something novel, something inventive.

Aditya [Ananth Mahadevan], a newspaper sub-editor, suffers his third heart attack and finds himself in the ICCU of a hospital. On the bed next to him is Shaukat Ali [Saurabh Shukla], a gangster, who has suffered his first heart attack. While Shaukat is petrified of dying, Aditya scoffs at death. Gradually, Aditya ends up changing Shaukat's outlook towards life. As Shaukat raves and rants through his stay in the ward, it gradually dawns upon him that Aditya is right and the greatest feeling was, simply, to be alive.

Shaukat decides to turn a new leaf and even becomes a police informer after his discharge from the hospital. But, ironically, gets shot by his underworld rivals for having had a change of heart.

Till a few years ago, who'd ever imagined an entire film [almost] in the Intensive Cardiac Care Unit? Besides an interesting plot, the film also boasts of some attention-grabbing moments, but the glitch is that it goes back and forth a couple of times and also the track involving a rival gangster [Khan Jahangir Khan] is underdeveloped. Besides, it unravels at a snail's pace and a few sequences in the Intensive Cardiac Care Unit tend to get cyclic and monotonous.

There's no denying that Ananth Mahadevan has handled some sequences very well, especially the portions between the two women. I'd also like to make a special mention of the effective channel of communication between Ananth and Saurabh at places.

STAYLING ALIVE is embellished with natural performances. Saurabh Shukla is remarkable, injecting the movie with some funny moments in an otherwise serious film. Ananth Mahadevan delivers a truly wonderful performance. Navni Parihar is top notch, essaying a difficult role with dexterity. Sunita Chhaya is first-rate as well, handling the emotional moments with Ã©lan. Chandan Roy Sanyal doesn't get much scope. Khan Jahangir Khan [the rival gangster] is okay, while Sanjay Swaraj [the doctor] is decent.

On the whole, STAYING ALIVE is more of an experiment that holds appeal for a tiny segment of cineastes -- those with an appetite for meaningful, festival films.

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Bollywood Movie Reviews :: Gali Gali Chor Hai

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:51:56 +0000

A number of films portraying the common man's fight against corruption have been attempted in the past. But GALI GALI CHOR HAI arrives at the most opportune time. Corruption is fiercely debated and the most discussed issue today and the fight against corruption has already hit headlines, courtesy social activist and anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare.

GALI GALI CHOR HAI throws light on corruption, dishonesty and bribery and also draws attention to the people who have betrayed the society and nation. It tells the story of a middle class family living in Bhopal and how an episode changes their lives. Their lives get entangled in a series of incidents and before they realize it, they become victims of corruption. In short, the movie deals with the corrupt bureaucratic system and sends across a clear message that one needs to fight the deceitfulness and fraudulence to eradicate corruption.

Though corruption is a much abused, oft-repeated and oft-depicted theme in Bollywood, what sets GALI GALI CHOR HAI apart is that it incorporates the recent incidents in the narrative. Though the situation depicted may differ, you cannot help but recount that somebody in your family/friends must've experienced a similar crisis at some point in life. It's relatable and the characters, identifiable. At the same time, though the issue depicted is dark and serious, director Rumy Jafry ensures that the focus remains on entertainment.

But what could've been a hard-hitting statement against corruption mellows after a point. This happens in the post-interval portions, when things begin to look impractical and ineffectual. More on that later!

Meet Bharat [Akshaye Khanna], the aam aadmi, part-time cashier and part-time Hanuman at Ramleela, residing in the city of Bhopal where he lives with his father [Satish Kaushik], who values freedom and hopes to see a corruption free administration in the country. Bharat is married to Nisha [Shriya Saran], a school teacher.

Bharat wants to graduate from his role as Hanuma to Lord Ram someday, which is being portrayed by Sattu Tripathi [Amit Mistry], younger brother of MLA Manku Tripathi [Murli Sharma]. Sattu, a bad actor, is always unhappy that Hanuman steals the show with his performance and Manku, the MLA, is unhappy over Bharat's refusal to let out his extra room to campaigning for his re-election. Adding to their woes is the fact that Bharat's father befriends the opposing candidate Mohanlal [Shashi Ranjan] and lets out the room to him for his campaign.

One night, Bharat's table fan gets stolen and how he is forced to bribe his way through criminals and law keepers, just to get this table fan back, forms the remainder of the film. An ordinary cashier hits headlines overnight.

GALI GALI CHOR HAI draws your attention towards the victimization of the common man, but the serious topic [corruption] is dealt with in a humorous way. In fact, the first hour is padded with several interesting episodes that bring a smile on your face. The writers bring to the fore the nexus between the cops and politicians and how the aam aadmi gets victimized for no fault of his. Concurrently, there's the husband-wife-other woman sub-plot as well, but, bluntly put, it looks like an aberration in the narrative.

While the first hour keeps you engrossed, the film gives away in the post-interval portions. The track of the two goons chasing Akshaye is bizarre and the manner in which the drama unfolds once the blast occurs is far from bona fide. The finale, when Akshaye registers a slap on the face of the wrong-doers, takes the graph to a high again, but the film could've done with a far more credible and convincing conclusion. It looks abrupt, a rushed job now!

After making entertainers such as GOD TUSSI GREAT HO and LIFE PARTNER, Rumy Jafry invests his efforts into make an entertaining film that carries a message. Also, Rumy makes a dig at the system, but, like I pointed out earlier, the writing could've been crisper in the subsequent half. There's not much scope for music in the film, yet the title track [filmed on Kailash Kher] and 'Channo' [filmed on Veena Malik] catch your eye. 'Channo' especially adds a dash of spice to the proceedings. The dialogue bring a smile on your face on several occasions.

Clearly one of the most versatile actors around, Akshaye delivers yet another fine, natural, unfussy performance. Come to think of it, playing an aam aadmi can be tough, but Akshaye gets into the skin of the character and gets it right. The two girls, Shriya Saran and Mugdha Godse, don't get much scope. Satish Kaushik excels, while Annu Kapoor is the scene stealer as the corrupt, scheming cop. Murli Sharma is stereotypical, Amit Mistry is wonderful, Vijay Raaz shines in a brief role, Rajat Rawail provides some laughs, Shashi Ranjan is confident and Akhilendra Mishra is just about okay.

On the whole, GALI GALI CHOR HAI amuses intermittently. Fortunately, the movie goes public at a juncture when anti-corruption appears to be the essence of the season. But the film could've done with a far more hard-hitting conclusion!

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Bollywood Movie Previews :: Issaq

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:31:12 +0000

A contemporary adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set in UP heartland in one of the oldest cities in the world - Varanasi.

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Happy Birthday to u :

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:34:47 +0000

Hello to all Spicy Flavours members
Lets give Birthday wishes to members of Spicy flavour family .

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friendship

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:14:28 +0000

friendship is love but not in love
friendship is a secret never to be told
friendship is a shoulder to cry on
friendship is not having to say sorry but do
friendship is not judging no matter what
friendship is someone to run too when things are tough
friendship is a hand to hold when things are so rough
friendship is someone to laugh with not at you
freindship is just knowing they are there
my freind is all of these hope you have one just like her...

Facebook Timeline and covers

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:19:33 +0000

Hi!

What do you now about Facebook Timeline ?
The Facebook Timeline, so far an opt-in service, will in the coming weeks become mandatory for all Facebook users.

Loved by some, hated by others, the Timeline shows all your past Facebook activities, nicely ordered by date. What disappeared from your profile so far will soon be easily traceable. Not only will it be traceable, but it will probably be one of the most interesting things for others to look at on your profile � particularly for new girlfriends and bosses who want to see if their recent catch has any skeletons in the closet.

But don�t worry � before the Timeline goes live for everyone, you have the chance to clean it up. However, once it is switched on you only have seven days for the clean-up which might turn into an issue for the irregular Facebook user. But hey � God had seven days to create the world � surely seven days will be enough for you to clean up your petty little Timeline. And if you see the need to be proactive due to your elaborate and sometimes outraging Facebook activities in the past, you can activate the Timeline today by clicking on the �About Timeline� page. But once you click on �Get Timeline� there is no way back!

After activation, you can pump your profile with thousands of awsomes Facebook Timeline Covers

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Have a nice Day
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Aapki Aankhon Main

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:46:46 +0000

Aapki aankhon mein milegi hamein panah,
Chahe samjho dil lagi ya samjho gunah,
Bhaley hi hamein koi deewana qarar de,
Hum to ho gaye aapki dosti mein fanaa.

Ours Repbulic Day

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:17:20 +0000

Happy happy republic day to all indians

JAI BHARAT JAI HIND

AAZADI ZINDABAD

Hum Aapke Hai Kaun

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:15:11 +0000

Kaate nahin kat-te lamhe intezaar ke,
Nazaren bichaye baithe hain raste pe yaar ke,
Dil ne kaha dekhe jo jalwe husne yaar ke,
Laya hai unhe kaun falak se utaar ke.

FB postings 2day

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:11:39 +0000

2day just read a very old joke posted on FB but liked it so pasting it on SF tnx

1 aadmi train me chadne laga tabhi aakashwani hui :

"Isme mat chad ye patri se uter jayegi"

Wo plane me chadne laga ki aawaz aayi

"ye crash ho jayega"

BUS me aawaz aayi

"Ye khai me gir jayegi

Aadmi gusse se kaun hai?

Aawaz aai :GOD

AAdmi : Jab mai GHODI chad raha tha tab aapka gala
baith gaya tha kya?