Hey! I know its not the most opportune time to write the review for a film that is few weeks already into running.. But what the heck!
Bollywood is a subject close to my heart as people knowing me well would b knowing well.
So maybe this is first of the perhaps-many-to-come "expert" movie reviews
If it were not for strong recommendations by friends whose movie taste I trust, I would never have seen this movie in the first place. The reason being, I am not a huge fan of Shahid-Kareena pair. Only thing I had seen with great curiosity and interest was their infamous lip-lock MMS scandal :P Also, recently, pure bullshit was being dished out in Bollywood in the romantic genre.
So , I started watching it with skepticism, to say the least.
But the movie slowly started catching my attention and the characters they were portraying were quite believable. Impressive. Enhanced performance by the duo. The treatment by the director was what set the movie apart from other lacklustre films. The dialogues and the language was what we used in college (and still use) and not over the top----(Main tumhare bacche ki maa banne waali hoon!!!! or Chand sitaare tod laaonga tumhaare liye or Tumhare liye jaaan haazir hai kind)
and the situations building up did not challenge my intelligence nor were beyond grasp. It made me believe in their story, and actually I didnt realise how time slipped away.
I am not good in technical reviews so I will not venture to critically assess the cinematography, editing and the kind. But I could immediately realize that the movie had a soul and that appealed to me.
All in all, a fresh breezy cute romantic film.
keep more of these coming!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
So Howz Life at Grad School?
Yes thats the question I am bombarded with daily... Dude...howz grad school going at USA??
So here's my take on it---
Life of a grad student is not a party...not even in a party school. They say education system in USA is not competitive-relaxed system.. I say-You want to see my finger second from the thumb?
Life is not a bed of roses.. Daily grind is what it is! There's no Mommy dearest waking you up 10 times "Beta utho...time for school" You need to train yourself to wake on the first buzz of the alarm--dont rely on Snooze... But firstly, You need to remember to set the alarm. If you reach your class in time, you have to pay your complete attention full time. Note down each pearl of wisdom in your notebook or into your mind. People don't photocopy/xerox in bulk over here..This is not undergrad engg anymore.. If that is how you passed undergrad..be afraid, be very afraid..
Also dept said Thou shalt do sincerely 4 assignments per week and submit them in good legible handwriting and that is not a meagre task in itself! I dont remember a single night when I have slept before 2 am. And then you have tests and quizzes and midterms and finals.. So-moral of the story is SLOG SLOG SLOG
But thats not all! There is fun part to it too! Hanging out with friends! Seeing other people work so hard inspired you! Getting to know people from different parts of India and world. Understanding their philosophy, their way of life enriches you. (I remember I wrote something like this in my statement of purpose :D)
Trying out different cuisines, going sightseeing to different places or going clubbing or simply sitting by the calm of the sea breeze on the beach..can restore the serenity and peace in your mind.
Try out different sports, experiments with cooking and feeling proud when you get true appreciation (for the effort or for the result-doesnt matter) clicking away pics and uploading them late night so that your folks back home can "see" the world with you, making long phone calls or instant messenger calls...these may seem little nothings, but these "trifles" hold deep meaning value for any grad student, I can vouch.
yea..other bugging VFAQ I am attacked with is...."Howz chick life? saale koi mili kya..kisko pataa rahaa hai..." Maybe, I will address that issue later.
So here's my take on it---
Life of a grad student is not a party...not even in a party school. They say education system in USA is not competitive-relaxed system.. I say-You want to see my finger second from the thumb?
Life is not a bed of roses.. Daily grind is what it is! There's no Mommy dearest waking you up 10 times "Beta utho...time for school" You need to train yourself to wake on the first buzz of the alarm--dont rely on Snooze... But firstly, You need to remember to set the alarm. If you reach your class in time, you have to pay your complete attention full time. Note down each pearl of wisdom in your notebook or into your mind. People don't photocopy/xerox in bulk over here..This is not undergrad engg anymore.. If that is how you passed undergrad..be afraid, be very afraid..
Also dept said Thou shalt do sincerely 4 assignments per week and submit them in good legible handwriting and that is not a meagre task in itself! I dont remember a single night when I have slept before 2 am. And then you have tests and quizzes and midterms and finals.. So-moral of the story is SLOG SLOG SLOG
But thats not all! There is fun part to it too! Hanging out with friends! Seeing other people work so hard inspired you! Getting to know people from different parts of India and world. Understanding their philosophy, their way of life enriches you. (I remember I wrote something like this in my statement of purpose :D)
Trying out different cuisines, going sightseeing to different places or going clubbing or simply sitting by the calm of the sea breeze on the beach..can restore the serenity and peace in your mind.
Try out different sports, experiments with cooking and feeling proud when you get true appreciation (for the effort or for the result-doesnt matter) clicking away pics and uploading them late night so that your folks back home can "see" the world with you, making long phone calls or instant messenger calls...these may seem little nothings, but these "trifles" hold deep meaning value for any grad student, I can vouch.
yea..other bugging VFAQ I am attacked with is...."Howz chick life? saale koi mili kya..kisko pataa rahaa hai..." Maybe, I will address that issue later.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Fight Club
I'm on a posting spree right now! (so FEAST on it ... in other words..bear me!)
I need to battle it! I so know it! Taking two steps back and pressing the EXIT button seems to be the easiest way out.! But NO! I have to fight it! Learn to fight it! Running away is not the permanent answer!
I am trying! Am I really? Hard Enough? There is no Trying dude! Either you do it or you don't. Am I sinking? Am I yielding?
Is "The thing" taking over me? Is there anyone who can bail me out of this? Who do I approach?
ONLY ONE person can help you buddy..YOURSELF..
Myself? Yes.. I have to do it myself.. overcome the thing. Nip it in the bud till it grows big enough to consume me, to eat me, to decay me. It is already inside me. Inside my head. It is taking over my brain..stopping me from thinking clearly. You need to fight it hard. Resistance is not the solution anymore, I offered enough of that. PROACTIVE COUNTER ATTACK is the only key. the solution.. The monster has to go out! I need my Calm back! Quick! Yes I Have a Way. I'll Overcome it Soon. Bloody Soon!
I need to battle it! I so know it! Taking two steps back and pressing the EXIT button seems to be the easiest way out.! But NO! I have to fight it! Learn to fight it! Running away is not the permanent answer!
I am trying! Am I really? Hard Enough? There is no Trying dude! Either you do it or you don't. Am I sinking? Am I yielding?
Is "The thing" taking over me? Is there anyone who can bail me out of this? Who do I approach?
ONLY ONE person can help you buddy..YOURSELF..
Myself? Yes.. I have to do it myself.. overcome the thing. Nip it in the bud till it grows big enough to consume me, to eat me, to decay me. It is already inside me. Inside my head. It is taking over my brain..stopping me from thinking clearly. You need to fight it hard. Resistance is not the solution anymore, I offered enough of that. PROACTIVE COUNTER ATTACK is the only key. the solution.. The monster has to go out! I need my Calm back! Quick! Yes I Have a Way. I'll Overcome it Soon. Bloody Soon!
Idle mind
An Idle mind is not always a devil's workshop. Freedom helps you think out of the commonplace.
So what has my idle mind been churning out is the next question... Well, its been traveling to hitherto unvisited territories. After viewing a bunch of romantic movies recently, (yes I see those too - and plenty..) I wonder what love really is? Is it just stark plain attraction or meeting of souls or heavenly feeling or what is it? Is it some kind of invisible bond or some beautiful illusion of happiness?
I seek no answers..neither do I enlighten you here. Its plain old wondering.
Can you love the same person for your entire life or the fizz has to run out? Can you ever fall so madly in love with someone that you cannot see anything else or it happens only in movies? How long do you keep waiting for the perfect dream soul mate to appear or you take matters in your own hand and set your life right (or perhaps wrong, too) Does destiny shine on everyone or are few (or many) ignored? Is love a real state of cheerful dynamics or is it just an agreement due to peer pressure?
Do you allow rationality to creep in to your relationship or do you live in carefree bliss forever?
Does letting your mind intervene screw up the charisma?
Is that why they call love is blind?
The ENERGY of the relationship depends on how STRONG the BOND is..which depends on how CLOSE the individuals are.which depends on the CONFIGURATION of the individuals. This is what Compatibility is.. How two people combine so that the local TENSION is minimum.
(ahh..too much of engineering language...but research can help me understand everything..)
I end by repeating...I seek no answers..neither do I enlighten you here. Its plain old wondering.
So what has my idle mind been churning out is the next question... Well, its been traveling to hitherto unvisited territories. After viewing a bunch of romantic movies recently, (yes I see those too - and plenty..) I wonder what love really is? Is it just stark plain attraction or meeting of souls or heavenly feeling or what is it? Is it some kind of invisible bond or some beautiful illusion of happiness?
I seek no answers..neither do I enlighten you here. Its plain old wondering.
Can you love the same person for your entire life or the fizz has to run out? Can you ever fall so madly in love with someone that you cannot see anything else or it happens only in movies? How long do you keep waiting for the perfect dream soul mate to appear or you take matters in your own hand and set your life right (or perhaps wrong, too) Does destiny shine on everyone or are few (or many) ignored? Is love a real state of cheerful dynamics or is it just an agreement due to peer pressure?
Do you allow rationality to creep in to your relationship or do you live in carefree bliss forever?
Does letting your mind intervene screw up the charisma?
Is that why they call love is blind?
The ENERGY of the relationship depends on how STRONG the BOND is..which depends on how CLOSE the individuals are.which depends on the CONFIGURATION of the individuals. This is what Compatibility is.. How two people combine so that the local TENSION is minimum.
(ahh..too much of engineering language...but research can help me understand everything..)
I end by repeating...I seek no answers..neither do I enlighten you here. Its plain old wondering.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Do YOU Really Exist??
O Almighty,
I wonder and have always wondered.. DO YOU Actually Actually Exist! And I still have no answers.
There have been instances, where you have so strongly reinstated my belief in you that words will not do even minor justice. You listen to Prayers so I pray with all might and belief to handle issues which need your urgent attention.
I wonder and have always wondered.. DO YOU Actually Actually Exist! And I still have no answers.
There have been instances, where you have so strongly reinstated my belief in you that words will not do even minor justice. You listen to Prayers so I pray with all might and belief to handle issues which need your urgent attention.
What a Year!
Wow! What a year 2007 has been! It has given me plenty in terms of experience. A super year academics wise,,,got the university I desired, final year project went off super well,, good results of final year, research project seems exciting! yay! good going that front!
Emotionally , a roller-coaster year...in fact made me mature quite a bit. Thrill, Joy, Frustration, Dilemma, Loneliness, Anger, Disbelief..I saw it all this year.. Separation from close ones, times when your heart bleeds but you cant cry.. Times when you get stuck,, Head vs heart battle... gaining control of your mind, not yielding to temptations
Shallow relationships,.. mad bad REAL world... Strengthening of Character..
Phew...above may not make much sense...but you construct the phrases grammatically and it should!
I pray and I pray sincerely for a lucky 2008! (O Lady Luck plz dnt desert me !)
Emotionally , a roller-coaster year...in fact made me mature quite a bit. Thrill, Joy, Frustration, Dilemma, Loneliness, Anger, Disbelief..I saw it all this year.. Separation from close ones, times when your heart bleeds but you cant cry.. Times when you get stuck,, Head vs heart battle... gaining control of your mind, not yielding to temptations
Shallow relationships,.. mad bad REAL world... Strengthening of Character..
Phew...above may not make much sense...but you construct the phrases grammatically and it should!
I pray and I pray sincerely for a lucky 2008! (O Lady Luck plz dnt desert me !)
Friday, August 31, 2007
In USA ..finally
Well...some gyan I acquired these days (I'm a novice...it was my first intnl flight n first intnl trip...)
i wud like to share.....
1) Air India is not THAT terrible as ppl sound it is...i was impressed by the food...service may not exactly be super amazing..but it did not cause me any probs...
2) Chicago Airport is 20 times size of Mumbai airport..
3) The brands of cars here are different...Toyota camry, toyota sienna, Lexus, nissan, Ford, Honda civic were some of the names i learnt and saw in my first 2 days here...
4) Everything is reverse here...switches on/off.. left hand drive.. (consequentially left turn being longer)
5)In 2 days...I havent heard a single car honk..there is no system of horn...Traffic rules r super strict here....if u honk..it means driver in front of u doesnt drive...
6) People generally r pleasant..any store/office u go...u r greeted "Hi..How u doing?"
7)Chicago downtown is full of skyscrapers...I have heard people here comment it easily beats Manhattan too.. I too think it can beat anything in the world....Sears towers leads the pack with 110 storeys...baaki many building surround it..70-80 storeys is common there
8) Place where I live is very peaceful.. I can hear myself type (as if I am using a typewriter)
I dont know who the neighbours are. Never seen anyone come out..Just saw a kid cycling..
9) The tissue culture takes time to get adjusted..No, its not my research field...I'm talkinh abt the toilet culture..lol
10)Cabbage here is the size of a football..many kinds of fruits and vegetables are available here...
11) There is Diwan Avenue here..divided in 2 parts..half of it is Pakistan and other half is INDIA..
u get desi stuff here...stores r named patel brothers etc..felt good....u get indo pak food..clothing..everything here...inside the stores saw so many desis.......felt so much at home...
12) Its difficult to beat americans at basketball..tried it with my cousin...lost hands down..(i wasnt playing for the first time..have had coaching at ymca n played for some time b4..still..I've lost all pride now...
13)
Where r all the BABES?? friends whom i meet online keep asking abt chicks...but i havent seen any here .....last awesome looking gal i saw was at frankfurt airport...
I am not in luck here...hopefully things will imporve soon..
more laters...
i wud like to share.....
1) Air India is not THAT terrible as ppl sound it is...i was impressed by the food...service may not exactly be super amazing..but it did not cause me any probs...
2) Chicago Airport is 20 times size of Mumbai airport..
3) The brands of cars here are different...Toyota camry, toyota sienna, Lexus, nissan, Ford, Honda civic were some of the names i learnt and saw in my first 2 days here...
4) Everything is reverse here...switches on/off.. left hand drive.. (consequentially left turn being longer)
5)In 2 days...I havent heard a single car honk..there is no system of horn...Traffic rules r super strict here....if u honk..it means driver in front of u doesnt drive...
6) People generally r pleasant..any store/office u go...u r greeted "Hi..How u doing?"
7)Chicago downtown is full of skyscrapers...I have heard people here comment it easily beats Manhattan too.. I too think it can beat anything in the world....Sears towers leads the pack with 110 storeys...baaki many building surround it..70-80 storeys is common there
8) Place where I live is very peaceful.. I can hear myself type (as if I am using a typewriter)
I dont know who the neighbours are. Never seen anyone come out..Just saw a kid cycling..
9) The tissue culture takes time to get adjusted..No, its not my research field...I'm talkinh abt the toilet culture..lol
10)Cabbage here is the size of a football..many kinds of fruits and vegetables are available here...
11) There is Diwan Avenue here..divided in 2 parts..half of it is Pakistan and other half is INDIA..
u get desi stuff here...stores r named patel brothers etc..felt good....u get indo pak food..clothing..everything here...inside the stores saw so many desis.......felt so much at home...
12) Its difficult to beat americans at basketball..tried it with my cousin...lost hands down..(i wasnt playing for the first time..have had coaching at ymca n played for some time b4..still..I've lost all pride now...
13)
Where r all the BABES?? friends whom i meet online keep asking abt chicks...but i havent seen any here .....last awesome looking gal i saw was at frankfurt airport...
I am not in luck here...hopefully things will imporve soon..
more laters...
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