Monday, August 10, 2009

Love the Love Coz Love Is Lovable!


I went to see this movie feeling that I would definitely not like it as this would be just another stretched love story that would end stereotype! It ended though in the similar fashion as I expected, but I liked the journey till they end it.

The film is not different, and many would not like it just because of the same fact, but the middle phase builds the film. It is so stylish in it's presentation that you can just keep it on the same lines of DCH and Rock on! The presentation is just superb! It is straight to the point. It is straight to the heart, it is straight from the heart!

The two stories running parallel to each other, Aaj and Kal, imbibe love so well that you cant resist, but love the love! The music is soothing too!

Saif Ali Khan is the hero here.... He lifts the film single handed. What a sardar he has been! Go watch this film......and you would definitely love it!

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Luck....should have worked on box office!


When you have stalwarts like Sanjay Dutt, Danny and Mithun in an action film your expectations religiously increase. Luck has blend of both veterans and newcomers in the industry. The film holds you tight from the scene one, and dialouges are just so coolly written-one dialouge 1goli, 5 khali, bheje main daali khopdi khali!

Film deals with unheard and untouched topic in Indian Cinema of human gambling- coolly picturized and creatively shot, but thats it. The film lacks constant dose of freshness despite cool dialouges and sneaky shots.

The film lacks the roller coaster ride much needed for such movies. Film dies when you find the hero will win in every case!

Imran khan is very good. He can still try romantic and comedies in his stage of career. Shruti Hasan is too good in her debut. Mithun is stereo type, remeber him in HEROES? same here, with sum repeated dialouges!

The surprise hero are Ravi Kishen, Sanjay Dutt and Danny Denzongpa. They have lift the film with their superb performance! Catch out for the entry scenes of the 3!

All in all good movie for Soham Shah and company.... but should have needed some LUCK on the box office!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Song-ज़िन्दगी Redefined! (C)


ज़िन्दगी Redefined!
एक खेल है ज़िन्दगी,
कर ले ख्वाबों की बंदगी,
कर हर दिन चाह नई
मेहनत से कर सपने सही!

लय है जीवन की यही,
कई आरज़ुओं से भरी
जो साथ हर घडी,
पूरी तोह दूजी खड़ी !

जिसके हो सपने सही
जी रहा है ज़िन्दगी वही
करले अब तुभी यकीन,
खोल आरजुएं दबी

फिर देख दुनिया हस्सी
करती सलाम हर घडी,
देख कर हिम्मत तेरी
करती शुरुआत नयी!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

फिर से आज संग है राज!


ये प्यार ये लगाव
एक नगमा है हमारा ...
जो ना बदलता है मौसम की तरह,
ना पिघलता है मो़म की तरह
ये तोह वो भावः है दिल का
जो आपको बनाता है खास हमारा!

हर पल आपका ख्याल आता है
फासलों पर भी चेहरा नज़र आता है
क्या अनोखा रिश्ता है ये...
मिले तब 'अनजान' थे
अब 'एक-जान ' सा नज़र आता है!

अजीब सी कशमकश है
हुआ दिल बेबस है
खुशिया रखना चाहता है अपने पास
कहता है दूर ना होते हम काश...
हुआ मन् उदास है
फिर भी नहीं छोड़ी
उसने आस है
बना चुके आपको जो
खास है..
ये अजीब सी कशमकश है...

तुम्हे ना भुलाना
अब आदत हो गई है हमारी
ना भुलाकर भी याद करना
फितरत हो गयी है हमारी
मिले हम तुमसे
ये शायद 'किस्मत' थी हमारी
अब दूर होना है
ये भी 'तकदीर' है हमारी!

सुबह होती है
रात का साया मिटा ने को
चाँद भी निकलता है
तारों के संग टीम-टीमने को
हर पल जीयो जब तक हम साथ है
क्या पता कल ना हो संग मुस्कुराने को!

Thursday, June 4, 2009

The Soft Corner! Full Story :)






The Soft Corner!

By

Rajesh Rajgor

They say love is blind, and a blind man therefore cannot even see if he’s heading towards a valley. Unless he has a strong sixth sense, to warn him about the disaster, he’s going to face! They say love has power. Power to identify your inner strength, power to deal with the difficulties of life, they say only people with powerful heart fall in love!

It was love at first sight, as they say, for Ria Baneerjee a bold and beautiful 21st century girl when she meets Rajnish at a party. It was not that Ria haven’t got any proposals earlier, but it was she who always refused. It went as her arrogance and attitude, to whoever she said no; but it was just that she knew what she wanted and was waiting for her dream man. In Rajnish she saw the confidence and the flamboyance to carry her well.

One meet emulated other and it was no surprise for their families, when they decided to get married. This didn’t go well with Soham, Ria’s office friend. Even others in the office were shocked at this, as they knew how good friends Ria and Soham were. He tried calling her, even SMS’sd her, but their came no response. Ria was happy to be married with Rajnish who pampered her like a child and was calm and reclusive than Soham’s loud and over the top behaviour.

The building of 16 G Coral1, the area were Soham lived, was bustling with policemen, ambulance and lot of curious on lookers, to find out what had happened to Soham, who lay almost dead on his sofa with a knife deep inside his right abdomen. It looked a case of failed love and successful suicide. A witness who last saw Soham alive, said to the inspector in charge RAJNISH, that he saw Soham with a beautiful lady in a shopping Mall.



I won’t live long, if you are not in my life’ read the SMS on Ria’s cell. But that was when Soham was alive, 3 days ago. Even while in office, Ria was constantly being bombarded from Soham’s Sms’s. She liked it initially; it was much recent she felt his msgs to be bothering. In fact she was tired of being flirty with guys and now wanted to be stable. Despite, she liking Soham, she wanted to marry a person who is secure in his thoughts and deeds. The only reason she could give Soham, for her denial was, his over involvement in whatever she did.

Knife in right abdomen clearly indicated that someone had killed Soham. The two coffee mugs had different finger prints, but how then the finger prints on knife were Soham’s, was still a matter to probe. Whose were the finger prints on second coffee mug? Rajnish was still trying to figure out this. The witness was sent to the sketch artist.

When Rajnish went home, he was surprised to see Ria decorating his dining table with newly bought crockery. Ria had prepared dinner and was ready for a romantic night ahead. Ria had something in her mind, she wanted to show how much important Rajnish is to her. Post dinner when they headed towards their bedroom, Rajnish could feel the intimacy and the aura that Ria wanted to be close to him.

While riding on the seventh heaven Ria revealed. “I killed my friend Soham. I would not allow anyone coming in between my love.” Rajnish could not believe his ears. He could not believe that a girl like Ria could do this. When she went to the mall to buy the crockery’s she accidently bumped into Soham, who was following her. The shopping bag in her hand fell down and all the items she had bought, including the knife, scattered on the floor. Soham helped her pick the items on the floor and thus had his fingerprint on the knife.

Ria realized that this was her opportunity to get away with Soham. Therefore she went with him to his house. Both had coffee and just when Soham got busy in showing her how much he cared for her, Ria pulled the knife out, wrapping it in a plastic, and perforated it in his right abdomen. In a split of a second Soham lay down, unconscious.

Ria had done what she wanted. She had taken care that the murder looks suicide, but to her bad luck Rajnish was the in charge of the case. She therefore confronted this to Rajnish as whatever she did it, was for her love.

There was silent in the room. Ria was waiting for Rajnish’s answer, just then a beep sound was heard, as paper came out of the fax machine. Rajnish got up to collect the paper. It had Ria’s sketch on it. Rajnish turn around and looked at Ria. He took the paper out of the machine and while looking at Ria, he tore it! Love had won over fact and the soft corner was crushed to death, even when it remained alive in their hearts for each other!


Friday, May 1, 2009

Democracy or 'DemoCURSEy'???


We did it! Yes we all did it again! We all have been successful in making mockery of elections in Mumbai; where the voters turnout was merely 44.15%, less than 2004 which was 47.15. What a boomerang of the hype of 'Vote Campaign'. We turnout in thousands to lit candles and give huge statements, if we are hit by some crisis, but fail to deliver at the place where it is much needed.

Actually, it's not our (people) fault that we don't come out and vote, the reason for such sad results is the outcome of democracy, that we have been seeing till date. Even if we come and vote; whom should we vote? What has democracy given us till date? Rights to few morons to govern us who don't know what 'governing' is? Rule of 51% in power who say that the rest 49% is wrong? In the first place what is democracy? Is it having anything that we want??? If yes, why do we always end up having something reverse! Why there have been shoe throwing incidents on all the leading leaders of political parties?? How many times will we waste every 5 precious years of life??

In a country like India where we have so many parties and each one have different reasons and opinions to come into the power; where does fair voting of majority considered?? Is this democracy??? People were happy even during the regime of kings and Badshahs. There was sense of goodwill and responsibility even then. Then, why waste so much money and time contesting and setting up a government???

It is high time that India comes up with powerful one man dictator or military person who have high regards for the country and its people, than electing these @$$ #0les, who know nothing then filling their own pockets! I am sure this will bring some discipline and sense of responsibility amongst the people of India.

Here are few quotes on democracy:

"Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people".
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Irish poet and dramatist.

“A democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth, no property, and vulgar employment”
Aristotle quotes (Ancient Greek Philosopher, Scientist and Physician, 384 BC-322 BC)

“Democracy consists of choosing your dictators after they've told you what you think it is you want to hear” Alan Coren quotes

Friday, April 17, 2009

Passionately Marching.......!





The reason I am writing late is, neither there was much interesting happening in my life nor their was any movie release post 8X10. Although 8X10 has Akshay Kumar in it; I haven't seen it yet. So is there anything special in this post now; after a break of month or so? Yes, there is lot to write at this point in my life which is filled with optimism, enthusiasm and fascination about things I like.

First of all, I managed to get a full time job after 2 months of freelancing assignments. This new profile as an English programmer is almost near to my thoughts of a perfect job. Here I speak, write and also video shoot. Wasn't this the thing I was searching for? Of course I am near to my goal where I will hone my speaking and writing skills. There is lot to learn and grow when you sit to create a program for someone to learn!

Also, the much awaited and largely discussed IPL2 is beginning from April18th, so there is lot to write and lot discuss about. Cricket has gone leaps and bounds after the arrival of T20 Worldcup in 2007. Remember, India was no where in T20 then, when the tournament began. Neither there was, the rebel ICL, nor the IPL, all basking and earning in the glory of T20 now. The four captain theory, the pink ball, the 10 minutes break, centuries in T20 all is surely going to change the way we perceive this game.

Innovations, advancements and positive nature for everything that comes up, sums up life and therefore I hope to passionately march towards my goal despite hindrances and failures! Here is a new poem by me!

चल पड़ा हूँ रहा में
दिल में है एक उमंग


ताकना है अब निशान

जिससे छु सकू आसमान


फिर हो
चाहे साथ किस्मत
या करना पड़े समुद्र मंथन

तूफानों में भी नहीं है रुकना
या हो चाहे कोई 'रिसेशन'

चल पड़ा हूँ रहा में
दिल
में है एक उमंग
: राजेश राजगोर

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Cricket 'Bombed Out'???



The news of Sri lankan cricketers attacked by terrorist and the list of few injured players shocked the world. Sri Lankan team leaves home leaving behind their injured players under treatment. This incident has not only interrupted the ongoing Sri Lanka- Pak tour but also raised a question on the future cricket tournaments in the subcontinet.

Pak's constant fight with terror ( or say supported terror), Mutiny in Bangladesh and Srilankans fight with LTTE has left India with distruppted and unsafe neighbours. This will surely effect the IPL (next month) and the 2011 World Cup

Last year saw cancellation of Champion Trophy following 26/11 and now this attack will surely effect the cricket in the subconinet. Though the spirits would be high, of the players and the organizers, to Counter such terrorist attack, by not cancelling the tournaments, it is sad to see Cricket being 'Bombed Out'

Saturday, February 14, 2009

सवेरा नया हो गया


" वो साथ जो छुट गया
वो पल जो पीछे रह गया
भुला दो जो हो गया
क्यूंकि सवेरा नया हो गया..." राजेश राजगोर















तो जीवन में एक सितारा था
माना वोह बेहद प्यारा था
वोह डूब गया तो डूब गया

अम्बर
के आनन् को देखो कितने इसके तारे टूटे कितने इसके प्यारे
छूटे
जो छूट गए फिर कहाँ मिले पर बोलो टूटे तारों पर कब अम्बर शोक मनाता है

(Ambar –aasmaan , Shok -dukhi hona)

जो बीत गई सो बात गई ....

जीवन में था व्हो एक कुसुम
थे उस पे नित्य न्योछावर तुम
वो सूख गया तो सूख गया
मधुवन की छाती को देखो
सूखी कितनी इसकी कलियाँ
जो मुरझाई फिर कहाँ खिली
पर बोलो सूखे फूलों पे
कब मधुवन शोक मनाता है ?

(Kusum-flower , Nitya-hamesha, nyochawar- dedicated, madhuvan- gulshan)

The reason for the beautiful poem here, is that, I am getting nostalgic about the past beautiful years which I spend with the most humble and beautiful people on this earth.

The year 2008 began on a high note with new job new friends and new challenges. Ups and downs like in any areas, visited me and I managed to handle it swiftly and tactfully to the best possible. However, same was not the case with the delicate issues related to heart and where relationships are priority to me.

Memories of sweet friends are denying to fade, who helped me during terrific time of my Grandpa's illness and family issues. Some sweet relations went on to become more sweeter and transparent, due to high
TRUST, and few of them got RUST, as the journey continued.

I changed, my belief changed, still I managed to keep the values and morals intact keeping the person alive and burning in me. Hope God gives me the courage to forgive and forget, the skills to learn and live and to get strong and simple by the end of each day!

Monday, January 26, 2009

Raaz could have been more 'soulful'


Though bollywood have seen an entire decade of horror films from Ramsay brothers, the time Raaz-1 came it worked due to skillful handling of the subject and strong justification of fear.

However, audience are much more mature and intelligent now as they have seen a lot such scary scenes and incidents, and therefore the expectations from Raaz-TMC is sky high. Does it meet the expectation?, Does it scare the light of you?? Yes it does, but in installment.

A painter (Emraan) who paints a Super model- Kangana (whom he has never seen before) facing problems, wants to save her, as this time he has painted her dead! Now the only way she can come out of her near death accidents, is to find the truth behind it. This at the cost of her boy friend( Adhyan Suman) who host a TV show Andhvishwas and do not believe in her.

Mohit builds up the scary atmosphere well enough, taking in consideration the now intelligent audience, but fails in the pre-climax flashback part, as it is weakly written and not much convincing. It lacks the 'soul' here!

Performance of Emraan and Kangana is top notch. Adhyan has his fare screen space and is super confident.

On the whole Raaz-TMC will definitely become the first Hit of 2009 in terms of its production cost and recovery, as it has good music, good acting and splendid story presentation.

Monday, December 29, 2008

Stories with sad ending, have very little space in Bollywood!


I rarely see movies with dark ending, being acclaimed by the viewers. Here is one such movie which may set trend for other movie makers to pursue such topics, but again, as I said, I don't personally like movies with sad or grey ending.

I believe Aamir Khan must have known this fact and therefore payed more attention to exploit his body and looks.

Speaking, about the film I feel, Aamir has given top justification to the role he played here, but the action which always goes with emotions is the strong point of the film.

Still, you wouldn't love the lovely hero-heroine to be separated, and therefore may not be satisfied with the films dark end.

You would have loved to see the reaction of Kalpana( Asin) when she would have known that Sachin(Aamir) is (Sanjay Singhania), instead the film continuous on its main subject of revenge to kill Ghajini, leaving no scope of surprise in the end.

I also feel, they should have also shown Aamir die after he kills Ghajini, as Ghajini had almost hit him with iron bar (again) very brutally, which would have carry forwarded their grey subject.

The film, remake of Tamil Ghajini, has Aamir all over it. Even a very good screeplay for Asin, after Basanti in Sholay. She speaks more than Aamir! Jiah plays her part well.

There is nothing much a viewer can take back except pain, sympathy and sorrow for the lead characters, and this, I feel is not good, seeing all the gloomy scenes going around in the country. In short, Ghajini is a film that may give you short term memory loss to forget it and move to more cheerful stage.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Tuhje Dekha...


Tujhe Dekha,

Fir Koi Tujhsa Naa Dekha...

Thoda Jiya,

Sang Tere Par Umda Jiya...

Tera Hua,

Mohabbat Main Dil Tera Hua...

Kam Thi,

Lekin Wafa Teri Kam Thi....

Jo Meri Naa Ho Saki,

Dil Se Dil Jod Naa Saki...

One more.... pls

Wafa Ka Yeh Tune, Mere Kaisa Sila diya
Anjaam Dil Lagane ka, Kyun Bura diya?

Wajah koi teri is be-wafaai ka?
Kambaqt Ruswai Ka Tujhe Koi Bahana Naa Mila

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Ek Aisi Bana Shaksiyat...


वो तुझ में छुपी है कहीं
वो तू ही तो नहीं कहीं???
एक ऐसी बना शक्सियत
जो हो जग में सबसे हसीं

जो भीड़ में भी हो तेरी
अनेकों में भी हो अनोखी

एक ऐसी बना शक्सियत

जो मिसाल बने सबकी

पाने पर जिसके कोई चाह ना रहे
उसे महफूज़ रखना ही एक काम रहे

एक ऐसी बना शक्सियत

जो और किसी के पास न रहे

एक ऐसी बना शक्सियत... राजेश राजगोर

Nokia's Leadership Challenged!


It was not long time ago when Nokia was undisputed market leader in cellphones. But over a period of time when products like Sony, Samsung, Virgin and others entered the market, the competition became stiff for all cellphone companies.

However, it became relatively easier for others to gain new customers as Nokia began to lose its hard-gained reputation, with its own carelessness.

Nokia handsets are now increasingly showing defaults. This is clear form the lines you see at the Nokia Care Centres. Also they, despite good efforts, lack in after sales services.

Take the E.g. of Nokia 5310 handset. I bought this piece in august 2008 and within 2 months of use the piece started showing sign of fault. After twice giving it to the Care Centre, they were unable to solve the issue of it getting frequent hang and switch off.

This has really disappointed me and I am sure that there are several others like me, who would have gone through such difficulty after spending huge!

Now, I have given the handset for the 3rd and final time to the care centre, lets hope, Nokia saves its brand name, or else there are sevral companies out in the market to challenge Nokia's Leadership!

Sunday, November 23, 2008

'History repeats Itself!'


Some one has very rightly said, that history repeats itself, and when history is good enough who would not like it to be repeated. When Abhijeet Sawant became the winner of 1st Indian Idol the whole nation was crazy about him. He almost instantly rose to fame and super stardom after winning the title and Rs. 1 Crore.

He also went on to become the 1st runner-up in Jo Heeta Wohi Super Star on Star Plus. However, what Abhijeet Sawant couldnot do, to win both the titles of the game show, was splendidly done by the '
Gaanv Ka Chora' Ashutosh Kaushik.

Ashutosh 1st came to fame after winning the Mtv Roadies 5.0 and soon became the youth hero. However, He surpassed Abhijeet's record and became the only person in the Indian reality show history to win two titles of two leading game shows in one year!

There were several other reality shows between 1st Indian Idol and Bigg Boss 2, but what set Abhijeet and Ashutosh apart from them is that they were themselves on the show and that is what connected them to the masses, who felt that they are one of us.!

So both the incident show us the 'rags to riches' story and conveyed us that truth, simpicity are still the factors for anyone's success! Also strongly sustained was the belief, History repeats itself!

Friday, November 21, 2008

Dost'Ana'- 'Jana'! Do not Bother!


'Dostana' is a time pass film. Here I literally go by the word time pass. If you don't have something very exciting to do, go for this movie, do not plan your day specifically for this!

Hugely hyped for its gay theme, the film seriously have some special moment in the first half. Abhishek Bachchan and John Abhram gives you what you are there for, pure fun, with their funny antics. However your joy fades as soon as the love track begins.

Also unnecessary songs in the later half (as in Kal Ho Naa Ho) get on to your nerves. The romantic scenes between John and Priyanka are not at all romantic, instead it turns out be boring. When Abhisek tries wooing Priyanka, you pray better the gay angle comes back.

Bobby Deol as Priyanka's boss is mechanical (robot) He bores you even more.

Acting wise Priyanka Chopra is natural. She pulls out a decent act of a girl caught between two gay couples. John never acts, but his body does, his expressions are one and the same. Abhisek Bachchan is sheer delight! He carries his attitude well. However he too over does at few places.

Director seemed to have lost focus, whether to concentrate on gay couples, romance, or comedy and lands up giving a boring end!

Only good are the songs and the Miami locations. My favourite is 'Maa Daa laadla'!

So Dost'Ana'- 'Jana' - not worth for only 1 hour fun!

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Friday, November 14, 2008

Badi Pyaari Hai Meri Tanhaai!



One of My shayris;

Badi Pyari Lagti hai Mujhko meri Tanhai
Ehsaas Dila Gai Teri Judaai

Dur Hui Thi Mujhse Meri Tanhaai..
Jab Zindagi Main Mere Tum karib aai..

Has Raha Tha main Sang Tumhare
Or chupke se ro rahi Thi Meri Tanhaai

Mano Keh rahi ho ro ke mujhko
Laut ke aana hai ek din Tujhko..

Din Haseen Guzar rahe they sang Tumhaare..
Or wahan Mano 'Guzar' gai Meri Tanhaai...

Fir wo Din aaya jab Leni padi tumse Bidaai..
Baahen Failaye Saamne Khadi Thi, wohi, Meri Tanhai..

Maano Keh rahi hai Mujhse, Jaanti hai wo Gum-e-Judaai
Aao Fir se Kar le Dil Se dil Ki Sagaai!

Badi Pyari hai meri Tanhaai (2)

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

'Kaun Bihari Kaun Marathi'???


While surfing through the archive section of a leading daily newspaper on internet, this news titled, Sachin, Dhoni at opening of cricket academy, hit my eyes. Yes, M.S. Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar were star attractions for the inaugural function of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Vengsarkar cricket academy at Thergaon on October 24.

Now the news story behind the news which I managed to get, or say, observe is very much important and worth taking a note.

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, the cricketing God, is a Maharashtrian, but for all his life has been simply best to represent India globally through his game. On the other hand is Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a Bihari(North Indian) the emerging youth superstar of Indian Cricket. But when they are on field together in Indian team, do they distinguish themselves as Bihari or Marathi? No, coz they represent India, a soverign, secular, diverse, cultural,  yet united Nation. 

Again Mr. Vengsarkar, who organized this event is a Maharashtrian, but did he distinguish between the two??. No. Our diversity has made us an unique nation and we should use appropriate measures to maintain it. 

Through this article I beg all the readers to open up their brains and not to support politicians or leaders who try to divide India on regional, language or caste basis. By 2020 we want to be super power. If we fight amonst ourself we won't  be able to make a slightest progress. 

It's time for globalization, it's time for modern religion,  it's time for progress and  it's time for us to work together, where every one is equal and same, irrespective their caste.

JAI HIND!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

'Swar'- My Inner Voice!


Every person on this earth has his/her 'inner-voice. The sound which is deep inside and erupts only when you give a proper hearing to it. It is 'Soul-Searching' it is you, your thoughts, you as an individual, who has been doomed all the while.

At times when we feel low or those unforgettable moments when we are let down, we seem to need some kind of emotional or mental support. We usually speak to our closest pal or our dearest family member during times of distress to ease the burden. At such times we get over the initial drizzle of emotional anxiety and mental restlessness, because of the pepping up by our empathic listener. We suddenly feel rejuvenated because our inner voice alerts us to get on with things and leave the things of past on the memory books of our brain.

It is what is there in our sub conscious mind. It is always right as it reflects our experience with facts which are true. It can be used to rejuvenate our fallen morale, can be used to be positive, can be utilized to forget things, can be used to search happiness, when the world out is gloomy.

It is what we really are. It is our mirror image. It is one that is with us, even before we learn to speak. It will be there always, just hear it. It is the 'Swar' which you always want to connect with. It is yours. Don't ignore it!

Golmaal hai bhai 'plot' main Golmaal hai! **1/2

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All those who have seen Golmaal, would agree with this, that the reason behind the success was the togetherness of all the 4 characters of the movie. Although they played against each other, they were united till the end and are infact seen together form the beginning.

Golmaal returns fails here. You see no togetherness or care for each other to achieve something common.
Would you have loved Lage raho Munnabhai if circuit would have been in another gang? Or say would we have loved Phir hera Pheri If Raju, Babubhaiya and Shyam were seperated?? The answer is straight no.

No doubt the characters are well sketched but they lose the shine as soon as they are seperated.
Here Gopal is in trouble and his brother in law Lucky with his Junior Laxman(talpade) helps him get out of it. Then there is also Arshad( Madhav) who is behind Gopal( reason not cleared) to catch him in trouble and harassing him throughout.

So despite the characters being good, some punch lines being good, you feel missing on something. I dont understand why Rohit Shetty wasted money on expensive songs, instead he could have roped in writers who could have helped him with better plot/story.
All in all a waste of gem like characters in a weak script, which could have encashed if payed attention on better script.

Friday, October 24, 2008

'Perfect' Body Boss.... Me on the Way!

"One has either to feed people or amuse people in order to be remembered for life" These are the words of a famous English philosopher. The person, however, missed saying that one has to keep on doing things that surprises them and give the world pleasant shock every time.

This is what Aamir Khan has been doing throughout his career. Each time he sets the standards so high, that whenever someone reaches near him, he climbs one more step up the ladder. From the village-boy look in Lagaan to the spiky look in 'Taare Zameen Par' the man has adorned himself to become Bollywood's style icon. Now the perfectionist Khan has donned the perfect 'killer' look for his upcoming flick 'Ghajni'. His near bald look had already generated curiosity amongst the masses and now his chiseled physique in Ghajini has surely heightened that curiosity, to actually watch his performance in the movie.

But keeping the discussion of his upcoming movie performance aside, as we know it would be magnificent as always, I want to talk something about the splendid body he has managed to build. Well, to attain a body of this kind after crossing the age 40 is not a cakewalk. I am saying this because even I have been trying hard for some time now, to get a at least a medium size physique. But seriously I have not been able to get even that bulk, except a bit on face. As building this kind of a body requires 1) patience 2) proper diet and 3) Good training. Well I have the last 2, hope I develop the 1st one, the much needed soon.

So, hopefully you will see a better picture of mine, compared to the adjacent one, till August 2009! Wish me luck, support and love as i always crave for it!

Friday, October 17, 2008

Karzzz will do well.....!


Can Himesh Reshammiya act? Will he be able to match the performance of Rishi Kapoor in Original Karz? Will he be able to satisfy his fans again as he did it in Aap Ka Suroor?

I entered Cinema Hall with all these questions in my mind; and by the time I was half way through the movie, i got answer for couple of questions.

First of all Yes Himesh has pulled out a decent performance. No matter what the industry says but the fact is Himesh is impressive. Irrespective of what the so called badshahs and kings of bollywood have to say that, he can not act nor can sing, but who cares, till the time Himesh plays in his safe territory he will continue to appeal and will be loved by his target audience.

When he started singing I met people who commented "he is headache" but back home they loved listening his music and songs. Same is in the case of acting.

The film, as we know, is remake of classic Karz so I will not go much in story details but it is definitely a worth watch again in the new look. When there is so much tension and uncertainty all around in world with economic coming down, lack of job opportunities, it is relaxing to roam in this safe and predictable journey of Karzzz!

Karzzz is a complete family entertainer and will surely do well. I loved it ... A sincere effort reflects on screen!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Truley 'Sajjan' In today's Masala Movie World!


I began watching this movie with not much expectation. This not my fault here, coz as a common viewer I am addicted to watch masala movies (Om Shanti Om, to name a few) were I am guaranteed of complete entertainment.

As I mentioned above in the title, Welcome to Sajjanpur is truely sajjan in its presentation and content. We have Mahadev our central character an aspiring novel writer, but who is earning bread, writing pursuasive emotional letters for the illiterate villagers. Amrita Rao as kamla is powerful. Same with character of Ravi Kishen, Ila Arun, Divya Dutta and the eunuch. All have delieverd strong performances.

You should appreciate Shyamji's efforts for picking up this project. The film gives satirical comment on some of the important issues that are prevalent in the society. In a nutshell, not the kind of movie that will be your first choice, but not one to miss yet!

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

A Wednesday On a Friday *****


This is the 9th month of the year, and Bollywood has already seen a few spectacular films, despite a few disappointments namely Tashan, Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic, Love Story 2050, Contract. However, this has been a year were terrorism has been the central issue of not 1 or 2 but 6 movies. Khuda Ke Liye, Mumbai Meri Jaan, Aamir, Tahaan, Hijack and A Wednesday. In all these films A Wednesday directed by debutant Neeraj Pandey, stands out, and is a real winner.

Almost all major cities and towns have some where or the other experienced the black face of terror. A Wednesday brings out the same dilemma of the society, but in a unique way. From start to end the film grips your attention and no-where during the film will you be bored; in fact, the director tactfully fools you more then couple of times.

The director writer has succeeded in showing the exact emotions and grievances of people who are affected and who are forced to live a life of fear, and also one of the consequence, if their anger bursts out. The film also highlights the flaws and disability of the government to handle matters related to terrorism. Both the lead actors Naseerudin Shah and Anupam Kher have given an impeccable performance and are the central characters of the movie.

The movie is an eye-opner for many and has lot to offer. Neeraj Pandey has successfuly given a new twist to the film, and is high above the movies released on the same plot earlier this year. A brave attempt for a debut Neeraj!

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Sexual Bias!!!


The other day i saw Cheeni Kum, Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Tabu. There came on a dialouge which i think is worth a debate and i found it judgmental. "Sex is the price women pay for marriage and marriage is the price man pays for sex! Dont know about others but i found it a bit akward that, people believe that only men are interested in sex and a girl never has her share of interest or pleasure!

What i feel is Men are out for either lust or love and usually don't mix
them up. When a man is out for lust, all that he really desires from her is sex .
He does not take her seriously and does not have intentions of ending up
with her. He is just in it for fun.

When a man is out for love, he will wait much longer because he desires
more than just sex. He desires and needs her support, and want her to be
with him together. When a man is in love with a woman and she has never
been with another man, it'll make him feel good.

The way to tell if a man has serious intentions is if he waits a long time
and/or gives her a commitment. It is this love that transforms into sex.
Women's since ancient times wantsecurity....and therefore MARRIAGE exists. Thus there are 2 categories ofmen wanting sex, one out of lust and other due to pure relationship and
faith in partner which is cordial!. so YOU CANNOT GENERALIZE IT!
Though it is not to meant personally (it hurts men)!:-)

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

My Take On Rock On!


'The Music permeate the Magik in Rock On!

Four college friends set together to accomplish their music dream, fall apart and push themselves to live a life which they could have easily avoided. Farhan Akhtar (Aditya) is the lead singer of Magik band along with Arjun Rampal (Joe) Guitarist, Purab Kohli ( KD) and Luke Kenny (Rob). Rock On is all about how they reunite to live for their dream.

The film, moving on Dil Chahta Hai Track, in initial frames where scenes run in from flashback to present, is soothing and worth watch, thanks to a brilliant camera work and heart-whelming music! The first half is crisped and keeps you glued, unlike the second half that helps you feel some 'so filmy' scenes.

Acting wise Farhan 'Actor' is fantastic. His screen presence is brilliant and fits the role given to him. Arjun Rampal also surprises with a decent performance, portraying a gloomy dissatisfied man. Luke Kenny justifies the music master role given to him, as he is in real life, and pulls out a splendid act. The man who manges to smile and make us feel light amidst this emotional drama, is undisputedly Purab Kohli. He has really managed to pull out a fabulous performance with the help of some funny lines.

The leading heroine Prachi Desai ( Sakshi) justifies her role as Aditya's wife and plays a crucial role in their reunion. Arjun Rampals screen wife Debby, plays a caring practical lady acting as a bridge in Rampal's carrer and family!

In a nutshell, a splendid performance from all the actors and and standing ovation for Abhishek Kapoor to choose this topic and deriving superb performance from the actors!
****

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

'Mann Se Kehta Hai RAJ GOR RAJ ESH!


Hi everybody. Yes, finally I am writing my first blog and putting forward my views. It has been for a long time, I have been thinking to write or speak on this topic, but my lazy nature refrained me from doing this.

Well, lot have been said, heard, written and published about Raj Thackrey, his party, his stand for Marathi manoos and all that he has been doing for re-establishing Marathi culture and the lost pride and rights of people of Maharashtra. However, his act and deeds in the state to re-unite the lost Marathi culture is not acceptable and is truly debatable!

The fact cannot be denied that you have to respect the culture, rituals, language of the state you are living in and should proudly feel for the state or region that is giving you your bread and butter. But when it comes to Mumbai, Uncle Raj( yes, I would call him uncle as he is my father's age) should also understand that it has been the financial capital of the country much before his Party came into existence. We communicate with each other in English, write mails chat, do our business deals every thing in other language, due to sheer convenience, which should not be considered as an insult to Marathi language or Marathi Manoos. Many companies have made their way into Mumbai and provided employment and growth to many Mumbaikars(Read also Marathi manoos). If we do not want these companies to enter Mumbai or say Maharashtra, we could possibly make Marathi a compulsory language!

Raj recently enforced all shop-owners to translate their signboards into Marathi stating that they have been violating the states law by displaying a non-marathi board. Later even the BMC joined them and started penalizing the shop owners that do not display a Marathi signboard. My point here is that if Uncle Raj can understand law this much how can he forget the basic fundamental or say constitutional law/Right of people of India that they can reside anywhere in India and earn and settle their basic needs! Why is he constantly trying to attack the UPities and Biharis??? If he is so adamant to reduce the population of these 'Parprantiya' (Outsiders) his party should take an active stand to work against the Bangladeshi's and Pakistani's, who are illegally invading our country!

I personally like Uncle Raj as he is a good orator and has potential to seriously do something good for the Marathi people but his way of harassing and bullying people is not tolerable. I would go ahead and say that instead of doing something good for Marathi people, he has divided them by separating himself from Shiv-Sena! He could have easily shown his potential by being in Shiv-Sena. I want to ask him, how bullying, beating and harassing people of other caste would help do good for Marathi Manoos??? What good has he done for Marathi people since the formation of his party???

To cut the long story short, I want to say that Uncle Raj should utilize his power, energy for the well-being of the state and overall development of Maharashtra and Nation. We have major issues like Floods, bad roads, suicide of farmers, shortage of electricity, above mentioned invaders and terrorism to fight for so why waste man power and strength on our own people and destroy the states property?? Re Think On your Motto Uncle Raj and, I am sure that you will gain much more name, fame and respect than these infamous one's!

Jai Hind! Jai Maharashtra!