Seeds and Deeds

Lights, delights… and friends

2013-05-19T20:16:00.000+05:30

The sun had done its job for the day. It was now heading steadily towards the horizon leaving the sky above in hues that were not exactly bright and happy. If not for science, people would have probably believed that the sky was actually grieving sun’s departure! But now we know it’s not exactly a romantic relationship that the sky and sun shares. Thoughts ran across Abhishek’s mind as

Honest relationship?

2013-01-11T13:23:00.000+05:30

Just read a status message on facebook – ‘I want an honest relationship’. Almost went on to comment – ‘Get lost. Maybe that will help… now does that sound honest enough?’ Relationships are so tricky that you need real genius to ask for an honest one. A, what do you define as honest. B, how do you know your definition of honest matches the definition at the other end of the ‘

Memori…issh!

2013-01-01T16:59:00.000+05:30

They are attractive, Oh hell! Yes they are! That’s what memories are they could be toxic, or could be ecstatic Nonetheless, enticing they are… Stranger than fiction, Reality with friction Surpassing restriction… Memories not to mention Exciting they are… Exit sensibilities, Enter anomalies Memories ensures actions That ensue reactions, forgettable Nonetheless, enticing

Comeback, again!

2013-01-01T12:43:00.000+05:30

You come back only once. Coming back too often does not speak much of the person’s attitude to where he is coming back to. Unless of course you are talking about certain Bollywood actors! But then, why judge myself! That’s anyway not the cool thing to do on the first day of a new year… as for you; I can only hope you are totally in love with me to not judge me. Well, let’s accept it.

A glimpse at the Mumbai Monsoon

2012-06-27T07:40:00.001+05:30

Some images of Mumbai, and life... during monsoon! One for all! Wait for the sale Ekla cholo re! Taking the baby for a spin!

The big city lessons!

2012-06-25T12:05:00.000+05:30

When a Mumbai tabloid did a story on how only 12 per cent of the city’s total number water hydras are functional I finally had one long standing questions answers. I got to know what these red cylindrical objects, that looked like miniature post boxes but were not, actually were! Fire hydrants. Makes you laugh? I am sure it does if you are from a metro. From a smaller city or town...

The kiss

2012-06-06T05:05:00.001+05:30

The uncertainties that kissed, The sureness that kicked, The light that grew dim, The shadow that went slim, The know of it all... The world came to a halt Love, my lady That struck dead The boldest of them all!

The job, me, and the lessons!

2012-04-15T11:22:00.001+05:30

Something about my job has started scaring me about late nights! On numerous occasions when I have had the audacity to stay awake till wee hours because I had to go to work late the next day, I have been called to resume work in the early morning. Part and parcel of being a reporter! Something I may complain occasionally, but accept otherwise. Of course also goes without saying, I am

Heart break

2012-04-07T03:06:00.000+05:30

I still reel For what I feel To God I kneel Hoping to heal Emotions never peel No matter what zeal A break so shrill Leaves me sans thrill Life just kill No more this drill! Of course I never doubted the outrageousness I could reach as a poet. But then, I do feel the need to remind the world every now and then… that expecting me to be any saner would be insanity. Great

The 'First Love' syndrome!

2011-12-25T08:50:00.000+05:30

A friend of mine is in love. His first love! And he is in pain. Rough patches… I personally see no future in his story. But for him, this is it. He says, “Pyaar ek hi baar hota hai.. sacha pyaar”. I can’t help smiling. I know where he is coming from… I just tell him, “Happens… you will know better in good time!” He gives me a look and our conversation is over. Oh, I have been through this too.

The clichés of my day

2011-08-19T09:13:00.002+05:30

I wish I had those mornings again Waking up to your voiceThe sweet nothings Before rushing to the noise I wish I had those afternoons againBreaking the clutter with your callAsking how the day goes…Including every detail… big or small! I wish I had those evenings againWalk by beach Hair catching the breeze Talking what did the day teach! I don’t wish however for the nights againBecause

Stale mate!

2011-08-02T10:03:00.000+05:30

Irritate, stalemate! I had a dateJiska kharab tha petAnd she was lateUpar Jyada tha menu ka rateAisa tha evening fateSamjho mera state Ho gaya main irritate…And frustrateNo more of this shit mate!Mujhe chahiye someone great!Till then.. stalemate, stalemate! ----Well that was... the worst rap ever. From yours truly. For better... try Eminen! Buy Eminem. click here ..

Boondein...

2011-07-29T11:30:00.003+05:30

Aaj apni haal kuch azeeb si hai Paani aankhon se aayeBheege joote bhi hai.. Bachke to aa gaye humBaarish ke baar se… Kare kya lekin humIs toofan ka jo dil mein hai...

Mirage

2011-07-23T19:13:00.000+05:30

love... So I walkedTrudged rather, tired that I wasTowards the mirage that you createdSelf said no, heart said goAnd so I walked… I travelled through days, weeks and monthsWounded feet and bruised heartFaintly hoping the mirage would be youLargely knowing it was just myth and hueAnd so I walked… I give in I give upDestiny pulls me down, heart pull me upTattered to extreme, it still

Serving Life... !

2011-06-28T11:38:00.000+05:30

While I was walking by a dark lane yesterday which followed by an auto ride for some time I had a hell lot of things passing through my thoughts. While some were dark and bad and things I wanted to run away from including myself and everyone I know... There were also promises your sweet faces that lingered on my mind trying to persuade me to hang on... I realise these thoughts come to me so

Just another day!

2011-06-11T22:08:00.002+05:30

Vinod's life was not the easiest. And at this point of life it was not getting any better. Let’s just say it was on the darker side. Often he bumped into situations when he felt a violent urge to kill… someone or just himself. FINITO! But then he restrained… which often lead to more frustration. And as he went through a similar phase again today he consoled himself in his quirky humour, talking

Love, life or opportunity?

2011-06-11T15:49:00.002+05:30

oops... I missed it Last year at this hour I held back from saying something, while right now I want to scream out a declaration but you are not to hear it out… Last year at this hour your only wish in life was to be by my side, today you rather not have me in a radius of half a kilometer… Last year I denied… today you refused! Now those lines precisely define the relationship between our

Party… Oh baby!

2011-03-06T17:54:00.002+05:30

Now I know it is sounds strange. It’s not that I don’t really try being a part of parties that friends host. But I won’t deny the fact that I get terribly bored in them. And then, there is also no denying the fact I have to go ahead with a heap of lies when the hosts ask if I am feeling out of place or bored. “Nah I am just listening to you all. I am fine,” I reply showing my glass fill with

Review: Patiala House

2011-02-11T14:14:00.001+05:30

Patiala House Cast: Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma, Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Hard Kaur, Prem Chopra, Rabbit Sack C, Soni Razdan, Tinu Anand, Jeneva Talwar, Masood Akhtar Director: Nikhil AdvaniProducer: Bhushan Kumar, Mukesh Talreja, Kishan Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Zoeb SpringwalaMusic director: Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, Loy MendonzaRating: ** The desire to create drama in some

An ‘interesting’ search

2011-02-06T17:09:00.000+05:30

Women… they will always be my favorite object of attention. They amuse me, irritate me and also make me fall in love with them. I have never been able to ignore them… be they in classroom, office or at the ATM kiosk. And yes I have had posts where I discussed how they are so remarkable at parking cars or paying the mobile bills at automatic counters but somehow nothing you do seems enough… just

So you want to write?

2011-01-26T10:37:00.002+05:30

So I was complaining how fast things changes… that was in my last blog. When I started my blog a few years back I had done it more because I wanted to experience the medium. Over the time I realized it is such a fantastic place to actually jot down some of your thoughts and experiences… and people even come and read it. Must tell you the second part appeals tremendously! And that’s what had got

Too fast…

2011-01-09T12:32:00.000+05:30

Recently when I was interviewing Sunny Deol he said something very interesting. “Right now things are changing too fast,’ he said. He was referring to changes in the film industry. But as I walked out of his house that one line kept running through mind. Change, we have always maintained, is the only constant in this moving world. And for a newsperson change is GOOD because that makes news.

Critiquing criticism..

2010-11-27T07:31:00.000+05:30

Recently my college lecturer Ramesh Prabhu asked me what I thought about the Indian film criticism and the criticism it has received of late from a various quarters. It set me thinking. In fact I have often thought about it, but this time I put it into some words. He included it in his own blog which also included other such pieces. I thought I would like to paste the same in my blog too, for

The cracker explanation

2010-11-06T18:59:00.001+05:30

It’s often quite a task to explain why I don’t like to burst crackers in Diwali. People have a tendency to misunderstand… or simply refuse to understand. Worse, some think I am scared. For them I have no words! The lights Diwali was my father’s favourite festival. It was like he almost loved the sounds and smell of the crackers. Ofcourse lighting candles and diyas are a part of it and also is

Review: Lava Kusa

2010-10-09T10:11:00.001+05:30

Lava Kusa If you are grieving the lack of Indian animation content meant for adult audiences your plight is going to continue for some more time. Lava Kusa: The Warrior Twins is definitely not your respite. Having said that, if you have a kid you want to take out for a movie this would prove to be a decent film. Read rest of the review at nowrunning.com