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!

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)!:-)

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!
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'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!