Saturday, February 27, 2010

My Name is Karthik !!

My Name is Karthik (not Khan) and I am not autistic (but Schizophrenic) !! Yes Farhan joins the bandwagon of disorder-inspired movies after dyslexia(TZP), autism(MNIK) and Progeria(Paaaaaa...yes it was that long). Karthik calling Karthik(KCK) is surely a one time must watch as it keeps one interested for most part with taut screenplay, lead pair chemistry, some cheeky one-liners and good music. The movie though is not a mainstream one but 'thinking' type and falters somewhere in 2nd half with a needless song forgetting we audience were already earlier forcefully subjected to one completely involuntary song from desi 'Prince' even before KCK began. Anyway for me it feels good to be back on track watching first day last show again after some weeks.

The week gone by had its own moments. Sachin's 2-Tonner was the best this week offered. Meanwhile, our Home Minister Chidu is still busy with Naxalites deciding over what mode of communication must be used for talks !! No telephone calls but fax is preferred; wat about video conferencing or internet chat with Kishenji. If 3G had been auctioned as per schedule, video chat might be even better !! Its clear there's little hope of any concrete action.

Parliament session has seen a vociferous, united opposition who have only recently realised that price rise can also be raised as an issue. Conferring Sharad Pawar with title of 'Sugar King' was the highpoint. Amid all this, Dada and Didi both presented their decent budgets.

Our Madhuri Fida Hussain has now finally found his real country of residence Qatar. He's suited for that place where he'll never even dare to paint anything offending to Islam. Finding India free enuf that @@#@$ felt it was easy to gain publicity painting Hindu Gods in objectionable poses. Good to see scrap and garbage being dumped elsewhere without incurring any anti-dumping duty.

Time for some color.. Holi has arrived..Its loved not only by Gabbar but all who like being colored..Long weekend - an opportunity to fly back home for some masti.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

The T company !!

One of the first occasions it feels Mumbai has really decayed. Being a religious friday movie goer from past 5 years, I would be denied opportunity this time. Thanks to the 'T'company which has taken up the mantle from 'D' company to terrorise Mumbai. Another instance in Indian politics where the Congress is again facing a monster of its own creation. Having treated SS with kid gloves since decades, it itself is now helpless at the hands of grown up Tiger. Hope the ringmaster wakes up to its duties towards 'common man' this time just like it did for Rahul Baba.

On a lighter note, re-releasing the movie as 'My Name is Thackeray' or fasting tomorrow for 'Shiv'ratri may help. Else Arshad Warsi or Naavi's would be happier for longer time with their extended runs. Also, RGV has got a 'hit' plot for his next 'flop' movie. Another breed of beneficiaries would be Valentine couples in Mumbai where the guys would be relieved that they'll save on huge cash outflow that they were expecting this weekend. They might better invest the saved money in a life insurance plan to help against any damage from SS/MNS in future.

Better we have Maha Shivratri tomorrow, one of the grand occasion for devotees of Lord Shiva. Preparations seem to be on arnd here and would go all through the night for tomorrow's puja. The significance of this day is highlighted through various stories from Samudra Manthan, Taandav Nritya, legend of Lubdhak to others about why Ketki flower isn't offered to Lord Shiva.

Still..but..however...though...i don't have an off tomorrow !!

Saturday, February 6, 2010

6 hours of law and order


Rahul baba must come here Mumbai daily. Atleast, we'll get to see government doing what its meant for. We can see what a government can do when it realizes its responsibilities, though here it was more abt realization of opportunity to impress Gandhi family. Still relieved to see government at some work where for a change the hooligans were helpless in Mumbai. Hope everyone gets to have a safe city life. My request - please stop using name of Gods in all misguided organizations whether Bajrang Dal or Shiv Sena. Or else for safe city life there are better ways:

  1. Offer VRS(Voluntary Recreation Scheme) or lifetime vacation package to thackeray family (MNS members also admissible)
  2. Deport en masse every known surviving Shiv Sainik anywhere in India to an undisclosed place
  3. Station every thackeray supporter in Siachen..they call themselves sainiks of Shiv..that job would lend true meaning to their name.
  4. Take young Sainiks secretly to clubs/bars..they may realize there r better ways for timepass than disrupting Mumbaikars already disruptive life
  5. Give them ESOPs of Top 10 Nifty companies at zero cost..money sometime works
  6. Organize a talent hunt open to only ShivSena members.

As For Shahrukh, heard today that apne 'Karan Arjun' dono saath aa gaye after Sallu supported our King khan against Sena diktat. Entertainment and sports anyway must be kept separate from politics. Talk about sports and what a sight we had with Afridi prefering to bite balls rather than bite dust again at the hands of Aussies. IPL franchisees may be feeling right about their decision. Lots more happened in the past few days...but more on that next weekend