Slumdog Millionaire Jai Ho!!

What's this controversy over slum''DOG''?? Why are we Indians incapable of accepting everything with a pinch of salt? Whats wrong in being a bit cynical about ourselves once in a while?
To my mind, SM is a FANTASTIC flick.. was bowled over by it. its one of those rare films which touches a deep chord in your heart. Its so positive, so full of life... and the music.... its the soul of this movie... Mr A R Rahman; the maestro...creating magic, doing wonders.. all over again! Its his ''Jai ho'' which compelled me to scribble something on this blog (after a long hiatus!) We (Rwik n I) are veteran, orthodox FANS of Mr RD Burman.. I should say, blind followers of his magical creation.. and I can say without a doubt that if there's a single soul in our country who can get somewhere close to his magic, its Rahman.. I hope the guy makes it to the Oscars, he deserves it!
I wish I could get hold of an original audio CD of this album, coz this kind of music just dozn deserve piracy... BUT this is France, that too Grenoble... chances are close to nil... will probably get it from US this summer! Till then.. here's JAI HO to lift up your spirits and to make you look for those dancing shoes ;)

http://www.esnips.com/doc/6830d5ac-fe53-4ba5-b3a6-22238b285d1a/SlumDog-Jai-Ho

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/broadband/video/Movie-Songs/UvvqNk19/1/Jai-Ho-Slumdog-Millionaire.html

HATS OFF to RAHMAN, GULZAR, SUKHWINDER, Mr BOYLE and to ALL those people responsible for this film!

Facebook &.......

Well, Nivs opened me a facebook account today. It started like this: Av (Avinash, in case you thought it is an electronics spare), an old college buddy of mine asked me if I was in facebook, as it was supposedly more interesting than orkut. I was too lazy, so she did it for me, and I admit I am having fun playing with the site. But then, I guess she is a bit apprehensive about all the girls in facebook (as if they give a fig about me);) and I dont know whether to be bothered or flattered about the fact that my darling wife still feels possessive about me to quite an extent after, what, seven years of having an affair? (Indeed, if you are ready to count the years we have been married as well)... I guess I am a bit of both :)

As you can see from the pic, am sleepy, so good nite!

Back from Black Forest

Well, technically speaking, we have been back day before yesterday. It took a while to recuperate ;) And as predicted, the trip was superb. 2 of us, an isolated farmhouse with a lovely view, and more importantly, a working kitchen. Triberg & Titisee was awesome for me, while Nivs liked Colmar, which was expected. I did buy a swiss knife (finally) and lost my treasured ear-stud. :) :( I guess there's a bit of a bohemian wanderer in me, who just doesn't want to get back home once his reins are cut, while Nivs is this sweet little homely thing who cant stay away too long. So the last day was a bit sad for me... the getting back and the sun was facing us (we were travelling west in winter), Nivs wasnt feeling too well either.. But all's well that ends well, we reached, spent half a day in bed and we are back to normal, with awesome pictures, and memories. I would love to explore black forest again in summer. Still a week before office starts, and tomorrow we are going to Tarun's place for dinner and hope to have more fun for new year....... More later......

Checked the maps. Argument usual about what to see. But so far so good. Guess we shall skip Basel.

Xmas 2008

We are off to Black Forest tomorrow. It was Nivs' dream to spend a XMas there. At one point of time, it looked like we wudn't make it as lots of people dropped out which was quite demoralizing. But then, it is all turning out for the best as nous seroens juste tous les deux, comme d'habitude, et je suis cetain que ce sera parfait!. We are leaving at 7 am tomorrow to Freiburg.. Yippeeee... Now we gotta check out the map and all that stuff.... A la prochaine, alors!

An exceptionally beautiful song!!!

RD's aaja meri jaan sung by SP B
http://www.esnips.com/doc/216ff755-7968-4fea-8e46-9e36069c6d9e/Aaja-Meri-Jaan

Does it remind you of any 1980's movie? ;)

Mora saiiyaan; khamaj: FUZON: A mindblowing composition

http://www.esnips.com/doc/4c98bb4c-3c7d-4f30-b38c-d1bc75d91578/Khamaj

An Intro

The two of us...
Similarities and the lack of them.....For example, just now, Nivs was not sure what I wanted to say...But then, thats us. Two people who dont need much from the rest of the world, just because they have found so much from each other......

So....the mismatches first, or the similarities? Cant seem to decide at the moment. And I also gotta look at the tuna in the zapper...So long!

"We have joy, we have fun we have seasons in the sun But the hills that we climb are seasons right in time "